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Provides training and support services for persons with developmental disabilities to enrich quality of life, wellness, individual/social functioning and community integration
Services
Services
- programs for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages
- family support and parents group
- community education, outreach, and partnerships
- Zoom programs
- daily living enrichment program (Mon-Fri day program)
- job venture and vocational training
- group living adaptation program
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- Saturday social club
- Kids Link Social Club
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- children's interest/extracurricular classes
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
- Youth Connect Social Club
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- mentorship program
- youth counselling
- volunteer/vocational training projects
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- 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
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
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COVID19 Update -- office closed to in-person service; programs and support available virtually until further notice
Offers individualized employment training for youth
Offers individualized employment training for youth
- resume and cover letter writing
- interview skills
- networking and career exploration
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed; virtual workshops and support continue; contact agency by phone or email, or check website for information to find assistance
Comprehensive employment job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment job search services
- 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
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
- 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
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students, including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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Drop-in Lounge with
- recreational activities
- computer lab
- audio/visual Studio
- full kitchen
- job board
- room rentals
- one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone
- conversation circle
- conversation group for beginner French
- homework club tutoring grades 9-12
- reading and writing clubs
- high school student English writing workshops
- job search workshops
- resume and cover letter writing
- university and college preparation
- Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
- March break and summer camps
- iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- 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
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
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- builds awareness of available resources
- social well-being and mental health support
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- 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
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
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- 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
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
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COVID-19 -- some programs temporarily adapted to operate virtually
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workersBetter Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
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 Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workersBetter 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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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COVID19 -- Tropicana Employment Centre open Monday-Friday for in-person services; call 416 491-7000 to book an appointment.
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Comprehensive Employment and Job Search Services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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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
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
- 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
- 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
- paid pre-employment services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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COVID19 -- Tropicana Employment Centre open Monday-Friday for in-person services; call 416 491-7000 to book an appointment.
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Tropicana Employment Centre (TEC) is open year round for unemployed individuals. Participants receive access to agency resource centre and services
Services include:
Mentoring program for youth and and young adults between 18-29 years, offering participants opportunities to:
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program -- auto body and collision damage repair training
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Tropicana Employment Centre (TEC) is open year round for unemployed individuals. Participants receive access to agency resource centre and services
Services include:
- training: participants receive access to Tropicana Employment Centre training workshops
- job placements: participants may be offered a job placement
- one-on-one employment counselling: employment counsellors assist with career planning, job search, resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills and job maintenance
- job trials: allows participants to work in a job for a few days giving employer and participant opportunity to see if job is a good fit and, if interested, to pursue a full-time position. While on a job trial, clients are typically paid directly by TEC
- training support: offers help in the form of transit fare, interview clothing, tools for jobs if required, and other necessities to find and sustain employment
- other support: may include, but not limited to, assistance with housing, social assistance, disability support, education and literacy programs or other training
Mentoring program for youth and and young adults between 18-29 years, offering participants opportunities to:
- meet new career role models and expand professional network
- build confidence
- get real world advice about how to find a job
- obtain information about corporate work environment
- get constructive feedback about career ideas and job search.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program -- auto body and collision damage repair training
- auto body trade basics with toolkit and course material provided
- 6 weeks pre-employment training including interview preparation, resume writing, WHMIS training, employment counselling, job coaching
- 13 week course offered at Centennial College
- 12 week paid work placement
- helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers -- see separate listing
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Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
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Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement and Employment Services
Settlement and Employment Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360
- walk-in centre
- resource materials for internationally trained professionals
- business information
- referrals
- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
- access to computers, Internet
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
- homework club
- multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards
- labour market information
- resume clinics
- mock interviews
- workshops
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education
- parent-child interactive activities
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
- form filling
- supportive counselling
- client intervention assistance
- social, educational and recreational programs
- support groups
- health information workshops
- training and development
- placements
- public education
- food skills training programs
- also facility or hall rentals
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- 19 weeks of paid life skills pre-employment training
- job placements and support
- referrals to community resources
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed and virtual workshops and support continue
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
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
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
- 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
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Ontario Employment Services, Scarborough Milner Business Court Centre
Office: 416-609-9622Visit Website
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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International development and local education programs, including youth employment readiness, tutor training, information and referral
Get Job Ready
Youth employment program includes 4-day employment readiness training workshop to develop leadership skills, volunteerism, critical thinking, problem solving, social connections
Licensed to Learn (L2L)
Academic support and educational opportunities through participating schools and community groups, call for information
Get Job Ready
Youth employment program includes 4-day employment readiness training workshop to develop leadership skills, volunteerism, critical thinking, problem solving, social connections
- job search skills
- resume writing
- job interview preparation
- networking strategies
- financial literacy
- leveraging social media
Licensed to Learn (L2L)
Academic support and educational opportunities through participating schools and community groups, call for information
- tutor training for grades 6 and up
- peer tutor programming open to all grades
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Youth Employment Support Programs
Office: 416-495-8832 ext 224Office: 416-495-8832 ext 225
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Employment readiness and skills development training and support
Empowering Youth Employment Readiness (EYER), EYER@regesh.com
16-week employment readiness training and job placement, includes support and counselling, financial literacy and budgeting, resume building, job search information, interview preparation
StepUp: Skills for Success, StepUp@regesh.com
16-week employment skills development program for job seekers
Empowering Youth Employment Readiness (EYER), EYER@regesh.com
16-week employment readiness training and job placement, includes support and counselling, financial literacy and budgeting, resume building, job search information, interview preparation
- 4 weeks paid in-person employability skills development course
- 12 weeks paid job placement
StepUp: Skills for Success, StepUp@regesh.com
16-week employment skills development program for job seekers
- 4 weeks paid in-person employability skills development course
- 12 weeks paid job placement
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Community services
- help clients apply for EI sick benefits services, self employment and small business wage subsidy benefits, tax clinic
- counselling services -- mental health for youth, seniors and families for grief, depression, domestic violence, family matters, legal supports and legal aid application
- food, clothing, housing furniture
- settlement services and new immigrant information
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COVID19 Update:
This is a satellite location for Employment Ontario programming:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Connections for Success -- for newcomer youth
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
This is a satellite location for Employment Ontario programming:
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 and 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
Connections for Success -- for newcomer youth
- career exploration, information and referral, workshops on financial planning, volunteer opportunities
- mentorship available
- special workshops for girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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Centre offers settlement, employment, supportive counselling and other services to newcomers, youth, families, women, and seniors. Services are delivered both in-person and virtually.
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
- employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
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Employment programs and Security Guard training program
- life and employability skills development
- assistance with entry into the workforce
- some programs provide tuition assistance for skills training at eligible private career colleges (programs must meet Funder criteria)
- employment assistance for persons with disabilities
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