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An innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development

• work to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce
• deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development

Major programs and services:

ApprenticeSearch.com:

Online matching service that connects job seekers and employers in the skilled trades

• supports a variety of job seekers, including 0-year to 4th year apprentices, and also 'non-apprentices', such as individuals looking for trades experiences and general labourer roles
• Job Coaches help ready candidates for their next role, and provide candidates with necessary basic certifications, PPE and employment skills training
• Job Developers provide services to the employers who are hiring, including screening/shorting listing candidates and intentional matching for posted roles on our site

Career Development Lab:

Career Centre provides programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school, allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway that will set them up for future success

• interactive and student-driven Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners
• complements and extends career/life planning beyond the classroom and is designed to support students as they prepare to make the transition to secondary school

Virtual Career Lab:

Lab icludes activities, resources, and relevant information in order to make informed and inspired career decisions

• modelled after the in house Career Awareness Programming, which has been serving students across Halton for almost three decades.

Women as Caeer Coaches:

An evening event that brings together young women from the community with adult mentors from all pathways

• over dinner, youth and mentors have the opportunity to engage in informal mentorship conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion on career pathways

Provides kitchen and food training, job opportunities, and development to marginalized youth and adults. Operates a downtown café for Wesley clients, First Place Seniors Residence residents, and community groups from the 3rd floor of the First Place building. Also available for outside catering.

• Electrician
• Millwright
• Plumber
• Metal Fabricator
• Automotive Mechanic

• 4 week employment readiness training
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Food Handlers Certification
• Introduction to child care centres, policy and procedures
• 16 week work placement
• One-on-one mentorship

• health and safety training
• cannabis legislation and regulations
• quality control and product packaging
• cannabis production, farm labour, sanitation, and trimming
• workplace communication
• industry exploration and career planning
• paid industry work placement

The service offers a number of community initiatives for youth in Halton Region:

Children's Safety Village

• a miniature town with buildings, paved roads, traffic signals, railroad crossing and sidewalks on a 1.5 acre site adjacent to Police Headquarters
• free field trips to Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes in Halton Region
• village is not open to the general public
• for more information visit the website or contact Sgt. Ric Judson at 905-878-4747 ext 4727 or email richard.judson@haltonpolice.ca

PEACE (Police Ethnic And Cultural Education Youth Leadership Program)

• for high school students
• students improve their cultural proficiency, communication and leadership skills
• for more information visit the website, contact your High School Liaison Officer or call Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca

Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.)

• available to six high school students annually
• students participate in various sections of the police services, support community initiatives and learn valuable life and employment skills
• for more information visit the website

Youth Advisory Council

• advises HRPS on how policies, programs and outreach are impacting youth living in Halton Region
• assists in shaping current programs and initiatives in a way to enhance and better support and serve youth in the community

T.R.A.C.K. (Teen Random Acts of Community Kindness)

• a volunteer program for youth ages 13 - 18 who want to work with police to make a difference in their community
• participants work alongside police officers and community partners to help promote sustainable life-skills, self-esteem, leadership, diversity, kindness, respect, trust and responsibility while completing fun and meaningful acts of kindness
• registration is required and a waiver must be completed
• for more information contact Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca

• XCEL: offer a variety of activities, creating exciting opportunities for people to develop their skills while building relationships with others * offered Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm * contact Julie Bisbicos, Day Services Manager at 905-464-5838

• supported independent living: offers varying amounts of support to people where they live based on their individual needs
• 24 hour support: provides support for up to 5 people residing in a group living setting

• helps individuals to find/maintain employment in the community
• job coaches work with the person and employer to achieve successful employment in the Oakville area
• job coaches also provide support for a volunteer/work experience, work training and/or situational assessment

• provides a safe and caring environment for children and young adults between the ages of 5 to 21
• activities include games, music, sports, arts and crafts and life skills
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• funded by New Horizons Seniors Program
• offers adults 55+ the opportunity to attend recreation and leisure activities that promote health and wellness and foster relationship building with community members
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• Community Participation Supports - Day Services
• Residential Services

• Fine Arts, Media and Design
  
• Language Communication and Culture
  
• Professional Development
  
• Liberal Arts and Science
  
• Engineering Sciences and Environment
  
• Information Technology
  
• Health and Community

• Entrepreneurship
  
• Human Resources
  
• Operations and Systems
  
• Administration
  
• Accounting and Finance
  
• Marketing and Sales

• provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities
• homes located in Acton, Milton and Georgetown
• people receiving support can share a home with up to four other people
• 24-hour care is provided by staff on a shift-rotation basis
• residential services include: assistance with day-to-day routines * development of skills in meal preparation, household responsibilities, shopping, budgeting, and all aspects of daily living * administer medications and treatments * medical, dental and specialist consultations and follow-up * leisure and recreational activities

• provides adults with an intellectual disability living in their own homes with the necessary supports to develop community connections and empowers people to live independently within their community
• tailor to individual's unique needs, abilities, desires and goals
• services include: financial planning and budgeting * medical coordination * meal planning and preparation * apartment management including tenant-landlord issues * organizing social and recreational activities * supporting the involvement of family and friends and exercising one's rights
• for more information contact Pam Pereira at 1-888-941-1121 or ppereira@clnh.on.ca

• provides minimum support services and job opportunities to individuals to enable them to be competitively employed in the community
• assists with job search, job training and maintaining employment
• foundational job skill building such as mock interviews, resume writing, skills assessments, and volunteering help ready individuals for employment
• offered in Acton, Georgetown and Milton areas
• local volunteering opportunities give individuals the framework to build upon skills if they are not quite ready for work

• encourages goal-setting and advancing in areas of interest as well as recreation and leisure activities
• can be offered through the week, evenings and weekends flexibility of services after business hours
• after school respite
• contact Karen Wilson at kwilson@clnh.on.ca or call 905-878-7656 ext 244

• offered within Inclusive Supports, the HUB is community-based with an emphasis on communication, recreation, education, volunteerism, and wellness
• This program engages our supported individuals 7 days a week with a focus on assisting those with significant behavioural challenges

• Programs in both Milton and Georgetown
• Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
• Activities include onsite and community fun (cooking, movies, crafts, games, and so much more!)
• Activities are chosen based on participant input and abilities
• Fee-for-service (Passport funding may be utilized)
• For more information please contact passports@clnh.on.ca

• Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289)
• Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269)
• Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (299)

• Only Boeing 737 NG Virtual Maintenance Training system in a Canadian College
• Separate permanent turbine and piston engine labs
• Outside space for operational planes (including Boeing 727)
• Hangar space for 20 static aircraft (including an Ornge Sikorski helicopter, Falcon corporate jet)

Landscape Ontario's GROW Program seeks to develop, advance and promote Ontario's landscape and horticultural profession by providing specialized training to the sector's workers and firms

GROW New Entrant Training Program:

• Training Program ends March 2023
• prepares eligible participants for entry-level positions in the landscape and horticultural sector
• six-week training program includes four weeks of skills training followed by a paid two-week workplace trial, intended to lead to ongoing employment