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Comprehensive employment and job search services which include:

• 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
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Second Career Program: skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (for employers): 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

Youth Job Connection: paid pre-employment training ; job matching ; paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers ; mentorship ; education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer: summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals: the Mentorship Program of Lutherwood brings together internationally trained professionals (ITPs) and trades people in Guelph-Wellington with local volunteer mentors in their field. Mentees will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the regional job market and professional practice in Canada, and establish valuable networking connections.

Job Search Workshop for Immigrants (JSW): this program is a newcomer's first step to employment in Canada. Staff experts understand the needs of immigrants and can help participants learn what Canadian employers want newcomers to know about getting a job in Canada.

Comprehensive employment and job search services:

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies
• resume preparation
• information on careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities paid pre-employment training and job placements
• on-the-job training / work experience
• help to maintain employment
• education and work transition supports
• information and referral to other employment and community services
• mentorship for youth
• help finding summer employment
• self employment supports
• Second Career assessments

Employment Resource Centre: offers access to photocopiers, fax machines, computers, telephones, internet, message service. Specialized services for youth, experienced workers, and persons with disabilities

Services also available for employers:

• free recruitment support
• training incentives for new employees
• government supported skills training
• apprenticeship
• employee leadership development
• downsizing and closure services

Job Search Workshops for Newcomers (JSW): (funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for immigrants legally entitled to work in Canada:

• five-day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking

Mentorship Program: matches internationally trained professionals (ITPs) and trades people with local volunteer mentors in their field to gain a better understanding of the regional job market, establish valuable networking contacts, and learn more about sector-specific language and professional practice in Canada

Offers Employment Ontario programs. See separate listing for details.

Visit COVID-19 Information and Updates for the latest on how to access programs and services during COVID-19.

Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.

Employment Supports and Benefits

• caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
• participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
• employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job

Additional employment supports include:

• basic educational upgrading
• English as a second language training
• job specific skills training
• job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
• access to volunteer and employment placements

Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.

Other programs include:

• Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
• Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
• services for empoyers

Assistance to individuals seeking employment and related life skills help. Services offered include:

• computer workstations with internet access
• photocopying, printing, fax (free)
• access to public telephones
• job boards
• job club
• community resources information
• local newspapers
• one-on-one assistance to discuss any aspect of job searching (resume development, cover letters, interview preparation) - available by appointment
• employment-related workshops on various aspects of job searching

Core workshops offered: Employment Services Orientation (ESO), Job Club (for OW clients) and Make Your Way.

Employment Services Orientation:
This workshop is an overview of the resources available through Ontario Works, in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. Some of the information Facilitators will review includes Employment Ontario Partners, Literacy and Basic Skills organizations, and Ontario Works services such as Housing, Employment, and Child Care programs.

Job Club:
Job Search Club -- runs 4 consecutive days for 1.5 hours each session. Usual start time is 10:30 am-12 noon. Workshop is currently performed virtually on the MS Teams platform but normal method is in class at either Guelph or Fergus OW facilities. EO partners in county communities have leant their facilities where required. 1 on 1 work is done post workshop with each willing participant and includes an ERS assessment, resume tailoring to specific jobs/careers, companies or industry sectors. Job search online along with appropriate application methods.

Make Your Way:
Make Your Way -- runs several times a year in Guelph and Wellington County. Programme is informal and interactive; conversations are confidential in a relaxed environment, kitchen table like approach. The programme starts with Picturing Your Life Now to help you see where you are at and look at the direction where you want to go. Examples of topics covered are: Change Understanding, Poverty Self, personal self-assessment, goal setting. Currently offered in a virtual format; 1.5 hours a day for two-weeks. When in-person sessions resume, will run Mon-Thu, 9:30 am-2:30 pm for three weeks.

For information or to register, contact Terri Townsley, Employment Facilitator, 519-823-7887 or 1-800-265-7294 ext 3660, territ@wellington.ca

Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:

• orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• needs and eligibility assessment and referrals
• consumer and community information
• orientation to local community
• assistance to access a range of settlement services

Settlement Services provides assistance with the following:

• finding and completing forms and applications
• advice on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks
• interpreters or translators if needed
• non-therapeutic counselling
• initial employment counselling, such as job search skills, resume writing, interview skills and career goal setting and planning
• accessing professional and essential services (such as doctors, lawyers and schools)
• registering for language training
• finding a place to live
• driver training information

Services include:

• Comprehensive employment and job search services
• Assessment of skills, interests and experience
• Job search strategies, including resumé preparation
• Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• On-the-job training, work experience
• Help in maintaining employment
• 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

For employers:

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.

APATISIWIN PROGRAM
The Apatisiwin program offers a variety of employment programs, education, and skills designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples in Ontario to maintain meaningful employment opportunities.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:

• Pre-employment training
• Purchase of training
• On the job training
• Training supports
• Apprenticeships
• Self-employment training
• Summer jobs

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING: This program is designed to address pre-employment barriers of Apatisiwin clients. The intervention also aids in helping those individuals who require additional assistance in order to maintain employment.Examples of pre-employment training includes but are not limited to:

• Essential Skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Literacy/numeracy
• General Education Diploma
• Skills upgrading

PURCHASE OF TRAINING: This program is designed to assist clients who are overcoming existing or anticipated labour force barriers by purchasing training courses in public, private institutions and through recognized trainers.Examples of Purchase of Training costs include:

• Tuition/course fees
• Mandatory training related costs

ON THE JOB TRAINING: This program provides on-the-job training and work experience to clients by providing wage subsidies and other specified costs to employers. The objective is to provide clients with the skills and competencies required to obtain employment.TRAINING SUPPORTSThis program is used to provide financial supports to eliminate barriers for clients participating in Skills Enhancement interventions.Financial supports may provide:

• Living expenses allowance
• Dependent care allowance
• Living away from home allowance
• Commuting allowance
• Parking costs
• Training course related costs (i.e. books, course kits)

SELF-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING: This program provides direct financial support, business training or professional support to enable a client to start their own business or continue in a career of self-employment.Examples of supports include:

• Business Training
• Business Plan Development
• Professional Advice for Marketing, Accounting and Financial Management
• Capital costs are negotiable

Offers employment and job search services and access to Employment Ontario programs

• one-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and career planning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
• access to on-the-job training opportunities
• Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
• Job Finding Club, Career Decision Making and other employment-related workshops

NOTE: Click link to see more information on Second Chance Employment Counselling, Ontario Employment Services programs

• Employment Ontario Youth Job Connection program for youth having difficulty finding and keeping jobs. There is a paid pre-employment program followed by a supported paid work placement
• Employment Ontario Youth Job Connection Summer for youth ages 15-18, having difficulty finding and keeping work, or have never worked. There is a paid pre-employment program followed by a supported paid work placement
• Employment Ontario- Better Jobs Ontario: assists individuals to complete and submit applications for re-training for in demand occupations in Ontario.
• Ways2Work: employment program for at risk youth, ages 15-30; includes six weeks of life skills workshops and a 10-week work placement for which they are paid a wage for the full 16 weeks; during this time participants will obtain certificates for training, such as First Aid / CPR, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve, WHMIS
• ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment): individualized employment support program for people with disabilities, including students

Service and support to help with job searches and connections to other community supports as needed.

• comprehensive employment and job search services
• 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
• information and referral to other employment, training 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

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

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year for students ages 15-18

Programs, services and events include:

• gathering place to meet with neighbours
• emergency food cupboard
• free clothing room
• donation room (toys, household goods, books)
• on-site employment assistance (Lutherwood)
• free local calls, photocopying, faxing
• homework club
• movie nights
• neighbourhood group meetings
• community Fridge
• volunteer opportunities

Note: Donations welcome

Comprehensive employment and job search services
• 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
• information and referral to other employment and community service

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

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training

• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions support

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Services may be accessed in the following ways:

• call or drop in to book an in-person appointment
• call Customer Care Centre 1-800-361-4642
• contact the local Agilec office by phone or e-mail
• access Online Resource Centre

• call or drop in to book an in-person appointment
• call Customer Care Centre 1-800-361-4642
• contact the local Agilec office by phone or e-mail
• access the Online Resource Centre

Comprehensive employment and job search services:

• 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
• information and referral to other employment and community services

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.

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training; job matching; paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers; mentorship; education and work transitions supports.

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year.

Visiting offices located in Arthur, Drayton and Erin.

Temporary financial assistance to eligible residents of Wellington County and the City of Guelph. Eligibility to receive social assistance is determined by the Ontario Works Act.

In addition to providing financial assistance through the Ontario Works program, the County of Wellington operates programs to assist low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. A financial assessment must be completed to determine eligibility for these services.

Additional supports include:

Addiction Services Initiative

• helps people on social assistance whose substance abuse makes it difficult for them to become or stay employed

Learning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)

• assists parents 16-25 years of age to acquire education, parenting skills, and employment related skills

Funeral and Burials
May be able to help with cost of funeral, burial or cremation if the following criteria apply:

• resident in the County of Wellington / City of Guelph
• in receipt of Ontario Works assistance, or
• in receipt of Ontario Disability Support Program assistance, or
• low-income status

Note: All requests for funeral and burial assistance considered on case-by-case basis


Canada Learning Bond (CLB)

• primary caregiver (person who is eligible to receive the Canada Child Benefit in the child's name) may apply for CLB on behalf of the child
• money is placed into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) by the Government of Canada for an eligible child's education after high school

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for Social Assistance:

• 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
• information and announcements about Ontario Works service not available to TTY users
• provides temporary financial assistance to those in need while they meet obligations to become and stay employed

Provides Settlement Services to newcomers in Wellington County. Assistance is offered to eligible newcomers in completing documentation, navigating their new communities and completing referrals to appropriate community partners.

Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:

• orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• needs and eligibility assessment and referrals
• consumer and community information
• orientation to local community
• assistance to access a range of settlement services

Settlement Services provides assistance with the following:

• finding and completing forms and applications
• advice on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks
• interpreters or translators if needed
• non-therapeutic counselling
• initial employment counselling, such as job search skills, resume writing, interview skills and career goal setting and planning
• accessing professional and essential services (such as doctors, lawyers and schools)
• registering for language training
• finding a place to live
• driver training information

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• 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
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for retraining for in demand occupations in Ontario

For employers: 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

Comprehensive employment and job search services
• 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
• information and referral to other employment and community service

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 employee

Comprehensive employment and job search services * 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 * information and referral to other employment and community services

Second Career Program -- 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 employee

This 12 week supportive experience offers workshops designed to prepare participants to move into employment, training or further education

• Focuses on life skills, job search techniques, career and academic exploration
• Provides pre-employment and life skills services to cis and trans women, non-binary and two spirit individuals and includes workshops on self-esteem & confidence, resume & cover letter writing, job interviews, establishing boundaries, self-care, community resources and more.

Comprehensive employment and job search services * 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 * 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

Resource centre to help individuals to gain employment.

Job search, career advice, job placement, training information, second career assessments, self employment, full equipped resource centre with helpful staff, employer services

• Comprehensive employment and job search services
• 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
• 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

• Youth Job Connection: Paid pre-employment training
• Job matching
• Paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• Mentorship
• Education and work transitions support

• Youth Job Connection Summer: Summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Comprehensive employment and job search services * 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 * 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 Apatisiwin Program - funding for individuals that identify as Indigenous. (Employment, Training, Education, Self Employment, Summer Jobs, Pre-Career Development, Tech - Mentorship Program)

Comprehensive employment and job search services * 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 * 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

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Free employment counselling, workshops and services to people struggling to find or keep employment. Resource Centre with computers, copier, fax and employment information.

Employment and training supports * Stay in school incentives