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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 services * 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
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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 employees
Canada Pension Plan: 1-800-277-9914
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
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Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services * access to online Job Bank
Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers
Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits, and Survivor Benefits
Social Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs
Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment, wage subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health and safety and workplace equity
Employment Service - 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 employees
Youth Job Connection - Paid pre-employment services * 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
Youth Employment Skills Strategy (YESS) - Service Canada funded program * provides young people with short-term training in an area of their choosing, with the opportunity to participate in a relevant work placement
Resume assistance, job search support, Internet access, print/fax/photocopy and information and referral services to job seekers
Supportive counselling and referrals, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and employment counsellors available
Services and Programs:
- Ontario Employment 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
Specializes in employment programs and services for immigrants and Canadian newcomers
Services include:
- resume development
- foreign credential recognition assistance
- employment preparation workshops
- volunteer work experience placements
- mentorship programs
- job interview practice
- networking opportunities
- direct hire opportunities
Services and Programs:
- Ontario Bridge Training Program
- Ontario Employment Services
Some facilities offer spaces for people dealing with mental health challenges, those who have had experience with the forensic mental health system, or who may be on probation with complex or unique needs
CK Clarke Centre Community Residential Facility - 6-bed residence providing support to adults who are or have been involved with the forensic mental health system
Cody Centre - 20-bed community residential facility that provides 24 hour supervision and support to adult male residents serving federal sentences in the community
Gallagher Centre - 16-bed residential community facility that supports populations who demonstrate higher needs and experience complex challenges
Maison Louise Arbour - 8-bed female community residential facility which supports women over the age of 18 who are transitioning from the federal or provincial justice systems or who require mental health support for up to 30 days in one of our crisis beds
Reintegration Services - Works with people (both male and female) over the age of 18 who have a confirmed or suspected mental health diagnosis and who are involved in the justice system
One-on-one and group (one-day, two-day or three-day) workshops for people looking for employment
Planning and Coordination - Career employment specialists meet with people to develop a plan and determine which employment services are most appropriate for them * referrals to programs, ongoing support and follow-up are also provided
How To Workshops - Resume and job interview skills
Interview Techniques - 1-day program that gives people the information and practice needed to succeed at an interview
Refining Your Marketing Tools - 2-day group workshop with one-on-one assistance that covers resumes, cover letters, reference letters, business cards
Networking for Success - 1-day group workshop that covers networking, building networking skills and warming up to cold calls
Social Media - Half-day workshop designed for introductory and advanced computer users looking to enhance their job search through social media
Better Jobs Ontario Application Process - For those clients who are eligible and confirmed suitable * guides through the application process and ensure it is properly delivered to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities
- 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
- assists in applying for social benefits
Better Jobs Ontario 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 employees
Advocacy Services - Assistance for people accessing government benefits
Employment Workshops - One-on-one and group (one-day, two-day or three-day) workshops for people looking for employment
Services and Programs:
- Ontario Employment Services
Services and Programs:
- Goodwill Bookstore - London - Adelaide St N
- Goodwill Bookstore - London - Wellington Rd
- Goodwill Community Store - London - Horton St
- Goodwill Community Store - London - Oxford St E
- Goodwill Community Store - London - Wonderland Rd N - Sherwood Forest Mall
- Goodwill Community Store - St Thomas
- Goodwill Community Store - Strathroy
- Goodwill Outlet Store - London - White Oak Rd
- Goodwill Career Centre
- Goodwill Community Store - Goderich
- Goodwill Community Store - Stratford
- Goodwill Community Store - Tillsonburg
- Goodwill Community Store - Woodstock
- employment planning
- employment counselling
- job development
- job coaching
- job maintenance
Services include:
- daily job postings and newspaper
- two-hour computer usage with internet and email access
- access to fax, printer, photocopier and scanner
- access to telephones and voicemail for registered clients
- selection of job search directories and occupational binders
- staff support to guide and support client's independent job search
- exploration of career goals/job targets
- information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- assistance with skills and educational planning and funding
- information about job opportunities, training and career planning
- job search assistance, such as resumes, cover letters, interview preparation
- direct access to employment opportunities through partnerships with employers
- on-the-job training and/or work experience and support to help maintain employment
Employer Services - Assist employers with recruitment and retention needs * work experience hosting positions * advice regarding workplace accommodations and recruiting and retaining employees * assessment and return to work programs for workers with disabilities and injuries * training services for employees: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Expert Customer Service and Cash Training
Supports to Entrepreneurs - Opportunities for those interested in self-employment to access supports that may include direct supports, referrals and micro-finance (depending on eligibility)
Career and Employment Resource Centre - Provides job search resources for the general public
ClothingWorks - Provides professional clothing for people with limited resources going through the interview process while seeking employment
Ontario Employment Assistance Services - Customized services to guide and support individuals with disabilities through the process of preparing for, finding, and keeping a job
Ontario Employment Services - Services to help job seekers
- exploration of career goals/job targets
- information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- assistance with skills and educational planning and funding
- information about job opportunities, training and career planning
- job search assistance, such as resumes, cover letters, interview preparation
- direct access to employment opportunities through partnerships with employers
- on-the-job training and/or work experience and support to help maintain employment
Employer Services - Assist employers with recruitment and retention needs * work experience hosting positions * advice regarding workplace accommodations and recruiting and retaining employees * assessment and return to work programs for workers with disabilities and injuries * training services for employees: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Expert Customer Service and Cash Training
Supports to Entrepreneurs - Opportunities for those interested in self-employment to access supports that may include direct supports, referrals and micro-finance (depending on eligibility)
Career and Employment Resource Centre - Provides job search resources for the general public:
ClothingWorks - Provides professional clothing for people with limited resources going through the interview process while seeking employment
Disability Services - Customized services to guide and support individuals with disabilities through the process of preparing for, finding, and keeping a job
Ontario Employment 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
Employment Preparation - Services help employment seekers learn to develop resumes, prepare for interviews and rediscover the necessary confidence to re-enter the workforce
Job Placement Support - Assists with job search * community volunteer placement, employment placement, and weekly networking sessions
Skills Training - Theoretical, hands-on and co-op training that prepares employment seekers for work in manufacturing, construction, administration, and property maintenance * WHMIS, CPR, First Aid, Working at Heights, and Fork Lift certification programs available
CleanWorks - Full-service commercial cleaning company * a division of Pathways Employment Help Centre * graffiti removal specialist
- Individual Employment Needs Assessment with a personalized action plan
- Pre-Employment Workshop
- Follow up Support
- How to identify your skills and accomplishments
- How to research local employers and analyze job postings
- Develop Canadian style resume, cover letter and references
- How to access the hidden job market and create networking contacts
- Understand the Canadian company hiring and the interviewing process
Youth learn new skills to help find employment:
- numeracy skills
- personal development
- time management
- basic computer literacy
- employment maintenance
- first aid/CPR
- WHMIS
- Smart Serve and safe food handling
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) - Non profit agency that helps people with disabilities find employment, reach educational goals, and improve quality of life through assessments, skills upgrading, and personal development services
Services and Programs:
- Computer Software Programs - Self Study
- General Educational Development
- Learning Development Services
- Live Grow Connect Program
- Technology and Computer Assisted Learning
- Welcome Centre - Ontario Employment Assistance Services
- Workshops for Employers
- High School Diploma Program - Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students (18+) - High school credits for prior learning and experience acquired at home, at work, in training, and volunteer work
- English as a Second Language - Classes designed to provide life and work skills, prepare students for citizenship, assist work towards high school diploma, and prepare for college
- Literacy and Essential Skills - Non-credit program with courses for adults who wish to update their skills for employment, education and training * focus on OSSD preparation using emotional intelligence approaches
Elementary and Secondary Programs:
- International Native and Language Programs - Non-credit classes available to students 4 years and over * credit classes in some languages for students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Night Credit Classes - Opportunity to earn or upgrade credits necessary for entrance to university or college
Adult, Elementary and Secondary Summer School:
- Secondary Credits - On-site and online credits for adults and secondary school students
- Literacy and Essential Skills
- Adult English as a Second Language (ESL)
- International Language Summer School - Elementary programs for selected languages during the summer months
- Literacy and Numeracy Camps - For students in grades 6, 7 & 8
Services and Programs:
- Adult High School Diploma Program
- Essential Skills Training
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
226-210-6800
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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
Youth Job Connection - Paid pre-employment services * job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
Youth Job Connection Summer - Summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Services and Programs:
- Literacy and Basic Skills
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 employees