Searching for Work Experience

1. serves as the voice of labour market insight for Niagara, helping decision-makers at all levels to work together toward a stable and flourishing local workforce and economy
2. engages communities in a locally-driven process to identify and respond to key trends, opportunities, and priorities to help improve conditions of the local labour market
3. organizes events and activities that promote the importance of education, training and skills upgrading
4. orchestrates the NWPB Immigrant Mentorship Program for internationally trained professionals, to help highly trained newcomers establish a local professional network in their field of expertise and better understand their profession from a Canadian perspective. This is part of a broader goal to create a more diverse and inclusive Niagara.

The centre primarily assists those who are out of work, and youth who are out of school to assess their skills and employment potential

• various programs assist job seekers with their job search activities and on the job training

Major Programs and Services:

Ontario Employment Services:

• an employment experience program
• candidates get the training and experience needed to find a job
• individual employment counselling
• job search techniques
• job placements (subsidized,unsubsidized and apprenticeship)
• educational upgrading
• career focusing
• for more information see separate listing here

Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship programs:

• candidates experience the trades through free on the job training
• program runs annually
• recruitment begins in January of each year pending funding

Resource Room:

• drop-in or by appointment
• self-directed access to information on careers
• training opportunities
• employment workshops
• job bank
• client phone for job search

Computer services:
Free of charge, available to those using for job search, training and education (including life-long learning)

• computers with Internet
• web-based e-mail
• Microsoft 2016 Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• USB drive/flashdrive/memory stick ports
• FAX (sending only)
• free printing (max. 20 pages per day)
• scanner
• some sites, such as game sites, are blocked

Employment & Upgrading Preparation program:

• assists adults with improving their reading and writing to enhance their employment skills

• XCEL: offer a variety of activities, creating exciting opportunities for people to develop their skills while building relationships with others * offered Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm * contact Julie Bisbicos, Day Services Manager at 905-464-5838

• supported independent living: offers varying amounts of support to people where they live based on their individual needs
• 24 hour support: provides support for up to 5 people residing in a group living setting

• helps individuals to find/maintain employment in the community
• job coaches work with the person and employer to achieve successful employment in the Oakville area
• job coaches also provide support for a volunteer/work experience, work training and/or situational assessment

• provides a safe and caring environment for children and young adults between the ages of 5 to 21
• activities include games, music, sports, arts and crafts and life skills
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• funded by New Horizons Seniors Program
• offers adults 55+ the opportunity to attend recreation and leisure activities that promote health and wellness and foster relationship building with community members
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• Community Participation Supports - Day Services
• Residential Services

An innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development

• work to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce
• deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development

Major programs and services:

ApprenticeSearch.com:

Online matching service that connects job seekers and employers in the skilled trades

• supports a variety of job seekers, including 0-year to 4th year apprentices, and also 'non-apprentices', such as individuals looking for trades experiences and general labourer roles
• Job Coaches help ready candidates for their next role, and provide candidates with necessary basic certifications, PPE and employment skills training
• Job Developers provide services to the employers who are hiring, including screening/shorting listing candidates and intentional matching for posted roles on our site

Career Development Lab:

Career Centre provides programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school, allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway that will set them up for future success

• interactive and student-driven Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners
• complements and extends career/life planning beyond the classroom and is designed to support students as they prepare to make the transition to secondary school

Virtual Career Lab:

Lab icludes activities, resources, and relevant information in order to make informed and inspired career decisions

• modelled after the in house Career Awareness Programming, which has been serving students across Halton for almost three decades.

Women as Caeer Coaches:

An evening event that brings together young women from the community with adult mentors from all pathways

• over dinner, youth and mentors have the opportunity to engage in informal mentorship conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion on career pathways

The service offers a number of community initiatives for youth in Halton Region:

Children's Safety Village

• a miniature town with buildings, paved roads, traffic signals, railroad crossing and sidewalks on a 1.5 acre site adjacent to Police Headquarters
• free field trips to Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes in Halton Region
• village is not open to the general public
• for more information visit the website or contact Sgt. Ric Judson at 905-878-4747 ext 4727 or email richard.judson@haltonpolice.ca

PEACE (Police Ethnic And Cultural Education Youth Leadership Program)

• for high school students
• students improve their cultural proficiency, communication and leadership skills
• for more information visit the website, contact your High School Liaison Officer or call Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca

Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.)

• available to six high school students annually
• students participate in various sections of the police services, support community initiatives and learn valuable life and employment skills
• for more information visit the website

Youth Advisory Council

• advises HRPS on how policies, programs and outreach are impacting youth living in Halton Region
• assists in shaping current programs and initiatives in a way to enhance and better support and serve youth in the community

T.R.A.C.K. (Teen Random Acts of Community Kindness)

• a volunteer program for youth ages 13 - 18 who want to work with police to make a difference in their community
• participants work alongside police officers and community partners to help promote sustainable life-skills, self-esteem, leadership, diversity, kindness, respect, trust and responsibility while completing fun and meaningful acts of kindness
• registration is required and a waiver must be completed
• for more information contact Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca

• Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289)
• Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269)
• Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (299)

• Only Boeing 737 NG Virtual Maintenance Training system in a Canadian College
• Separate permanent turbine and piston engine labs
• Outside space for operational planes (including Boeing 727)
• Hangar space for 20 static aircraft (including an Ornge Sikorski helicopter, Falcon corporate jet)

• Fine Arts, Media and Design
  
• Language Communication and Culture
  
• Professional Development
  
• Liberal Arts and Science
  
• Engineering Sciences and Environment
  
• Information Technology
  
• Health and Community

• Entrepreneurship
  
• Human Resources
  
• Operations and Systems
  
• Administration
  
• Accounting and Finance
  
• Marketing and Sales

Provides kitchen and food training, job opportunities, and development to marginalized youth and adults. Operates a downtown café for Wesley clients, First Place Seniors Residence residents, and community groups from the 3rd floor of the First Place building. Also available for outside catering.

• Electrician
• Millwright
• Plumber
• Metal Fabricator
• Automotive Mechanic

• health and safety training
• cannabis legislation and regulations
• quality control and product packaging
• cannabis production, farm labour, sanitation, and trimming
• workplace communication
• industry exploration and career planning
• paid industry work placement

• 4 week employment readiness training
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Food Handlers Certification
• Introduction to child care centres, policy and procedures
• 16 week work placement
• One-on-one mentorship