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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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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 transitions supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer
1-888-478-2111 ext 200519-245-4500 ext 200
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Comprehensive employment and job search services * employment related workshops
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 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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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 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
Visiting offices located in Dorchester, Glencoe, Lucan, and Parkhill
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
Visiting offices located in Dorchester, Glencoe, Lucan, and Parkhill
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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
Better Jobs Ontario Program (previously 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
Better Jobs Ontario Program (previously 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
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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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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 transition supports
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
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, and 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
Reach for Success program is available to support youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, an 8 week Paid Work Placement, and a $750 Bonus for individuals who complete all components of the program
Skills Upgrading program helps upgrade skills for employment, apprenticeship or college, get ready for high school credits, and learn new skills to improve well-being. In the program, participants will work on lessons at their own pace, with the help of a Literacy Practitioner. Lessons are specific to participant goals and will build confidence with reading, writing, math, digital technology, and workplace essential skills
The Centre for Employment & Learning:
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, and 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
Reach for Success program is available to support youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, an 8 week Paid Work Placement, and a $750 Bonus for individuals who complete all components of the program
Skills Upgrading program helps upgrade skills for employment, apprenticeship or college, get ready for high school credits, and learn new skills to improve well-being. In the program, participants will work on lessons at their own pace, with the help of a Literacy Practitioner. Lessons are specific to participant goals and will build confidence with reading, writing, math, digital technology, and workplace essential skills
The Centre for Employment & Learning:
- Academic upgrading
- Apprenticeship
- Career counselling
- Employer staffing assistance
- Internationally trained professionals
- Newcomer employment programs
- Summer employment
- Youth employment
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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 as well as 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 their human resource skill requirements; matching of position/workplace needs to participants' 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
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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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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 transition supports
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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Youth Job Connection
Youth Job Connection Summer
- 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 as well as 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 services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
Youth Job Connection Summer
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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COVID-19 Important Information: this location has now reopened for in-person service either waiting in line for first come first served, or by the option of filling out a service request for an appointment; see more information here
Service Overview
My Service Canada Account
Service Overview
- Temporary financial assistance and support in finding new employment
- claimants must conduct a reasonable job search to remain eligible
- Basic benefit rate is 55% of average insured earnings
- maximum weekly benefit $638
- duration of benefits based on insured weeks of work and regional unemployment rate
- claimants keep 50 cents of EI benefits for every dollar earned in wages, up to a maximum of 90% of weekly earnings
- claimants may choose instead to earn up to 40% of regular benefits or $75 per week (whichever is higher) with no reduction in EI payment
- for low income families who receive the Canada Child Benefit (see separate entry)
- amount based on annual net family income
- supplement will be added to EI payment
- 15 weeks sickness benefits
- 26 weeks compassionate care benefits
- 35 weeks for family caregivers to care for critically ill or injured children, and 15 weeks to care for critically ill or injured adults
- 15 weeks maternity benefits
- 40 weeks standard parental, 69 weeks extended parental benefits available to natural, legal or adoptive parents -- benefits can be shared by both parents
My Service Canada Account
- computer access to claim information
- independent appeal process for Employment Insurance decisions
- online employment information and job postings
- employers can post jobs online
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Employment and Training Services - Ontario Employment Services
5199776444Office: 519-977-6444
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Youth Job Connection
Youth Job Connection Summer
- 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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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
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 transition supports
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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Youth Job Connection
Youth Job Connection Summer
- 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 as well as 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 services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
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 as well as 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 their human resource skill requirements; matching of position/workplace needs to participants' 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
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Youth Job Connection
Youth Job Connection Summer
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Youth Job Connection
- 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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- 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
- 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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Federal Government Services, London
1-800-622-6232 (1-800-OCanada)Canada Pension Plan: 1-800-277-9914
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
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Access to Government of Canada services, benefits and documentation
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 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
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Community Employment Services, Ontario Employment Services - London - Downtown Location
519-452-4430 ext 6501Visit Website
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities
- Offer housing and diversion supports
- Increase youth access to basic needs provisions that improve quality of life (food, laundry, basic needs, hygiene products, emergency foodbank)
- Increase youth access to nutrition and ongoing primary healthcare
- Increase youth engagement in pro-social and life-skills enhancing programs and activities
- Increase youth knowledge of relevant services that will assist them in reaching their goals
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Offers recycling services to
local companies
Clients include law offices, factories, and restaurants * bin exchange program collects all recyclable materials including plastics, glass, cardboard, newsprint, paper, and aluminum/tin
Woodworking - Youth build a variety of handmade wood products sold at various YOU locations * youth learn woodworking skills, safe tool use, and gain experience in an industrial setting
Clients include law offices, factories, and restaurants * bin exchange program collects all recyclable materials including plastics, glass, cardboard, newsprint, paper, and aluminum/tin
Woodworking - Youth build a variety of handmade wood products sold at various YOU locations * youth learn woodworking skills, safe tool use, and gain experience in an industrial setting
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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
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
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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Services to help job seekers
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
- 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
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Combines 5 weeks of in-class training with 10-week paid employment work placements to assist the lives of youth who have a disability or employment barrier * participants earn minimum wage for 30 hours/week for a total of 15 weeks * offered to 10 clients per class 4 times per year
Youth learn new skills to help find employment:
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
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