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- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- Completing forms and documents
- Personal and family settlement process
- Immigration and legal issues
- Employment and education
- Interpretation and translation
- Canadian life and culture
- Information, advisement and support
- Access to programs and services
- Cultural Diversity Program
- Language Interpretation
- English Language Assessment and Referral Services
- Settlement Services
- Employment Resource Centre
- Language Interpretation
- English Language Assessment and Referral Centre
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre
- Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Office: 905-521-2100 x77512
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- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
- Nursing Communication Foundation Course, 35-50 hour online course, provided by CARE Centre
- Physical Assessment and Nursing Skill Sessions at the Learning Resource Centre, Mohawk College
- Career Progression, Job Coaching, Resume Review, Interview Preparation
- HHS Job Shadowing
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Office: 519-428-1135 ext 0
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- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
- Indigenous peoples
- Older workers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons on social assistance
- Immigrants/newcomers
- Students
- Women
- Youth
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
905-544-9824
Office Phone: 905-777-1562
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- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Industries include:
- accounting and finance
- health informatics
- data analytics
- electricians
- heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
- industrial millwrights
- plumbing
- welding
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Successful integration is a two way process that requires adjustments for both newcomers and the community; settlement workers work closely with other agencies, businesses and all levels of government to ensure this happens.
Assists clients with issues they are encountering in adapting to their new home and ensuring that agency services are accessible to them regardless of how long they have been in Canada. Offers settlement services in-house and throughout the community.
Many of the Settlement Counsellors work out of branches of both the Waterloo and Kitchener Public Libraries to better reach the community.
- Completing forms and documents
- Personal and family settlement process
- Immigration and legal issues
- Employment and education
- Interpretation and translation
- Canadian life and culture
- Information, advisement and support
- Access to programs and services
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- Cultural Diversity Program
- Language Interpretation
- English Language Assessment and Referral Services
- Settlement Services
- Employment Resource Centre
- Language Interpretation
- English Language Assessment and Referral Centre
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre
- Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information
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Employment Supports assists Newcomers to Canada to find employment commensurate with their skills and education
- a range of activities are available to provide information, and help Newcomers develop skills, make informed decisions and foster connections that they need to seek employment or pursue career pathways
These activities include:
- Assessment, Information and Referral Services
- Job Search Workshops
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Critique
- Job Fairs
- Networking Events
- Information Sessions on Employment Topics
If you are a Health Care professional, please visit the HMC Healthcare Connect for Specialized services
- Career Exploration and Counselling
- Skills Training
- Training Incentives
- Job Search Assistance
- Interview Preparation
- Resume & Cover Letters
- Computer Training
- Industrial Sewing Training
- Soft Skills Training
- Healthy lifestyles drop-in groups
- Life Skills Coaching
- Customer Service Training
- Self-Employment Start-Up
905-333-3499 ext 415
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* English Classes
* Enhanced Language Training
* Settlement Assistance
* Community Connections Programs
* free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment
* collaborate with employers, providing free professional recruitment with access to pre-screened candidates, financial wage and training incentives and customized skilled trades training
For more information see:
* Services for Employers
* Skilled Trades Training Programs
* Employment Services
* LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and Immigrant Services
* Doorways - Literacy and Basic Skills
Many of these programs and services are available at multiple locations in Halton Region
905-333-3499 ext 461
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* English Classes
* Enhanced Language Training
* Settlement Assistance
* Community Connections Programs
* free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Office location currently closed to public due to COVID-19. Services are being offered virtually and in-person services are provided by appointment as required
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An initiative that matches newcomers with Canadian citizens, or longtime community members, to build their social connections and achieve their career goals in the Halton community
Participants get:
- access to career preparation workshops, which include guest speakers, activities about everyday life in Canada, and group discussions
- support with identifying opportunities that match your skills and job interests
- Canadian work experience and community connections through volunteer positions
- information, guidance and mentorship from Canadian citizens or longtime community members
This program is part of the Canada Connects initiative, see website for more information (canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/canada-connects.html)