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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
Programs and services:
- Domestic Abuse Support Program
- Legal Information Clinic
- One on One Therapy/Counselling
- Fathers After Separation or Divorce
- Men's Peer Support Group
Better Jobs Ontario Program (previously Second Careers 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
Services and Programs:
- Ontario Employment Services
519-637-9876
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- 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
Career Launcher - Funded by Service Canada * supports Youth 30 and under with career planning, employment skills and placement supports, and assistance with up to 1 year of post-secondary education
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
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
Westmount Location: 519-472-5502
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Funds are provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * services are provided in a culturally competent manner by multilingual staff and volunteers
Information and Orientation Services for Newcomers:
- assesses needs and provides guidance to make informed settlement decisions
- provides timely, useful, and accurate information
- develops settlement plans to meet needs and help establish priorities
- assists with appointment scheduling and registration for appropriate programs
- assistance with coping with the problems of everyday living, and navigating the Canadian system
- information on the rights and obligations of newcomers
- one-on-one, family, and group information sessions to enhance newcomer integration into society
- information packages, including web-based information sources and referrals to IRCC programs and other programs/services in the community
Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) - Settlement Worker at library branch provides information and referral about resources offered by the library and the community * program offered in partnership with London Public Library
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - Assists newcomer students and their families settle into school and community * program offered in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London Catholic District School Board (LCDSB), and community agencies
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
Career Planning and Assessment Services:
- one-to-one assessment and career counselling services
- development and maintenance of realistic employment service plans
- employment consultants
- in-depth skills, interests, and experience assessments
- develop plans that consider clients' current skill sets, experience, additional training needs, and other employment supports
- provides access to skills training supports and other grant programs
Additional Services:
- employer services
- Ontario Works employment prep and placement services
- employment resource and service centre
- adult education - GED and OSSD credit's
- online training
- youth employment
Services and Programs:
- Literacy and Basic Skills
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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