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Employment and training supports * Stay in school incentives

Provides employment services to students and alumni

Help students build skills for college, employment, or apprenticeship. Courses include:

• Math
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computers
• Apprenticeship
• GED preparation
• College/Employment preparation

Offers services for aboriginal and non-aboriginal individuals including:

Spirit Bundles: The Spirit Bundles program provides essential items to local Indigenous families during the pandemic.

Wellness and Healing: Provide traditional, spiritual, and cultural healing and wellness activities to the urban Indigenous community, with access to traditional knowledge keepers.

EarlyON: Child-centred, engaging programs and services for all children from birth to six years of age, and their families.

Employment Services: Employment, education, and training services to all eligible Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Indigenous Tech Mentorship and Employment: Mentorship program aims to fill employment gaps in Indigenous representation in the teach sector. This is accomplished by our development of a series of processes and training that can equip an Indigenous participants with the required skills and training to be employable in an entry level position in the tech sector.

Employment services for post-education students and alumni

Provides employment services to students and alumni

Provides employment services to students and alumni

Provides employment services for persons with disabilities. The program focuses on both employment assistance and self-employment assistance, providing services that either help clients find jobs or create their own job.

Help students build skills for college, employment, or apprenticeship. Courses include:

• Math
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computers
• Apprenticeship
• GED preparation
• College/Employment preparation

Employment Services (ES)
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Youth Job Connection (YJC/YJCS)
Better Jobs Ontario Comprehensive employment and job search 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

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

An employment counsellor is available to help with cover letters, resumes and job search support; including connection to employers, interview preparation and training information * computer is available for public use to update resumes, prepare cover letters and search the job bank site.

Offers employment and job search services and access to Provincial andFederally funded employment programs, like Employment Ontario
•Drop in access to resource centres, computer and Internet access,photocopying, faxing and community resources
•One-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and careerplanning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
•Access to on-the-job training opportunities and retraining programslike Better Jobs Ontario
•Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
•Workshop participation available in areas such as Job SeekersNetwork, Career Decision Making, Ace the Interview, LinkedIn and otheremployment-related topics
NOTE: Click link to see more information on Second Chance Employment Counselling,Ontario Employment Services programs

Youth Programming: Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer,Ways2Work, Women2Work
•All Youth programming includes a combination of in person workshops and experiential skill building and learning for youth ages 15-30. The youth are paid minimum wage during their pre-employment workshopparticipation and placements are paid at competitive labour market wages as setby the employer in their job placement. In some instances opportunitiesare available to obtain certificates for training such as First Aid / CPR, SafeFood Handling, Smart Serve and 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

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

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.

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.

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

Services include:

• Employment services and support with training / education options for all job seekers, youth and adults.
• Drop-in resource centre with access to computer and internet, fax, photocopier, newspapers, business directories.
• Hiring support for employers.
• Job search and training support for job seekers.

Access to Employment Ontario programs including the Canada Ontario Job Grant, Second Career and Youth Job Connection.
Assistance to access Service Canada funded programs.
Programs available for individuals with special needs.

Employment Services (ES)
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Youth Job Connection (YJC/YJCS)
Better Jobs Ontario Comprehensive employment and job search 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

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

Employment Services (ES)
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Youth Job Connection (YJC/YJCS)
Better Jobs Ontario Comprehensive employment and job search 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

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

Vocational Services

• approved service provider of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Specialized Services Program

Indigenous employment and training agency providing training and program support, plus services and referrals to the urban Indigenous youth population between the ages of 15 and 30

Assists with:

• apprenticeship and training
• individual employment training
• employment placement
• stay in school initiatives
• summer employment

Employment specialists provide employers with qualified candidates and follow up services in areas including:

• construction
• retail
• landscaping
• management
• health services
• child care
• accounting
• education
• food services

Offers:

• The Options Program, aimed at youth (ages 15-30) with disabilities and barriers to employment. 13-week sessions will be offered allowing youth to participate in group-based learning, as well as to be placed in a work place with community employers. Funded through the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
• The Workplace Success Program supports persons with disabilities to prepare for, find and maintain employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence. It assists employers, through a range of hands-on supports, to diversify their workplaces and to create inclusive and accessible work environments for employees with disabilities. The program supports career advancement of persons with disabilities who are employed full-time or part-time to gain greater knowledge, experience and essential skills to advance in their careers or have more job responsibilities.

Services offered include, but not limited to Youth employment