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• Operates a women's enterprise centre
• Develops programs and research to advance women's access to a sustainable livelihood
• Provides educational programs, and peer lending for women to start-up and accelerate expansion of their micro enterprises

Offer the following programs for new entrepreneurs and businesses:

• Making a Difference
• Building Bridges-Breaking Barriers
• Enterprise Centre
• PARO Circles
• PARO Presents Store
• PARO on Wheels

Offers the following programs for entrepreneurs and businesses who are ready to expand their business

• Enterprise Centre
• PARO Circles
• PARO Presents Store
• PARO on Wheels
• Women's Enterprise Initiative

Offers the following program for all entrepreneurs who want to make new connections:

• Mentoring Program
• Connecting to the Contracts
• Leadership
• PARO Glow and Grow e-newsletter
• Peer Circles

• Offers personal counselling, mental health screenings, career exploration, advisement and academic dispute resolution
• Provides in-person consultations, e-counselling, and counselling via video
• Offers referrals to other college services or community resources if required

Personal counselling provides students with a safe and confidential place to get help and support with various issues, including:

• Crisis situations
• Depression or anxiety
• Gender identity
• Grief and loss
• Interpersonal conflicts
• Mental health issues
• Money problems
• Stress
• Suicide
• Trauma

Provides a client resource centre that offers:

• Computer and Internet access, photocopier/fax machine, phone, resumé and cover letter assistance, local/regional newspapers, resource library
• Online job posting board and an internal office job posting bulletin board
• Competent, qualified staff members to assist with aspects of career planning

Offers Elders support and guidance for clients furthering employment and education goals

• Provides teachings for staff and clients including personal growth
• Stands as a role model and mentor
• Works to enhance the cultural perspective
• Promotes harmony, cultural awareness and traditions
• Posts a monthly calendar of available Elders on website

Provides the following services for clients seeking employment opportunities:

• Guidance, assessment and career planning services including information on labour markets
• Assistance with purchase of training initiatives/courses for identified employment that requires specific training
• Referrals for employment/training workshops and sessions

Delivers Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) related programs and services to members of the participating communities

• Assists Indigenous people to pursue education and employment opportunities
• Offers financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of client-based and project-based programs which are listed on website
• Partners with Supercom Industries LP (a six-community First Nations owned enterprise involved with the transmission line route of the proposed East West Tie) and delivers various training initiatives posted on website
• Holds status under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISET)

Job Seeker services include:

• Career Planning
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Elder In Residence Support
• Employment Advising
• Job Development Support
• Life Skills Support

Employer Services include:

• Free online job posting board and internal office job posting bulletin board for employers looking for prospective employees
• Collection of applications and related forms and packaging/forwarding for employers if required
• Hosting employer briefings/information videos in boardroom for job seekers
• Assistance with booking and/or hosting interviews with prospective workers
• Referrals of qualified candidates to job postings
• Circulation of applicable job postings to the applicable applicants employer is seeking
• Wage subsidies for First Nation citizens to overcome labour market barriers
• Training programs for prospective employees
• Tailored Personality Dimensions Training workshops for employers and Indigenous communities

LOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19

CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this time
Service delivery may be provided:

• in person
• by phone

or in the following virtual ways:

• PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing
• OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network
• ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platform

Please note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.

Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website's drop down list.

• Provides employment, education, social activities, housing support, advocacy, and brief case management to individuals with mental health issues in order to achieve recovery in every aspect of their living
• Provides current information about mental health, addictions and community services
• Provides referrals to other mental health resources within CMHA and Thunder Bay

COVID19 -- some services offered by phone, email or online, no walk-in service
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Services and supports for internationally trained nurses

• assistance in preparing for registration exam
• orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario
• job shadowing placement opportunities
• individual counselling, group support
• branch offices in Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information

Provides fast tracked re-introduction to skilled trades for trades persons with foreign experience. This program is Ontario wide and fully online. Trades include:

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

Career transition assistance to reduce barriers to employment, including skills development and training, mentorship opportunities, job fairs and networking events, and employer and labour market engagement

• job coaching
• vocational training, including SalesCamp
• career coaching
• job search assistance for underrepresented populations
• interview and resume preparation
• life skills training

Presentation formats vary by program (virtual, in-person or combination), contact for details

Building Brighter Futures -- bursaries and scholarships for postsecondary studies
Rivers to Success -- matches Indigenous students with mentors to help with education, career guidance
Teach for Tomorrow: Indigenous Educator Apprenticeship Program -- encourage and support First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in WSD to become teachers
Online resource Centre for educators

COVID19 -- proof of vaccination required to enter facility and attend events, many exams being offered remotely, learning programs delivered remotely, visit website for information

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Evaluation and curriculum support

Assessments program to assess the competencies of health professionals and their readiness to practice in Ontario

• administers examinations to ensure health professionals meet Canadian standards
• learning programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice
• educational programs to support international medical graduates in their transition to residency training

Additional services in the area of test design and administration, and curriculum development and delivery

Temporary financial assistance and support in finding new employment

• able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible

Basic benefit rate is 55% of average insured earnings up to a maximum amount. In 2022, the maximum amount is $638 per week.

Family Supplement: for low income families who receive the Canada Child Benefit

• amount based on annual net family income up to $25,921 and on the number of children in the family and their ages
• entitlement will be added to EI payment

Special Benefits:

• sickness benefits
• compassionate care
• benefits for the self-employed
• benefits for Canadians living abroad
• family caregiver benefit for children
• family caregiver benefit for adults
• fishing benefits

Maternity or parental benefits

• 15 weeks maternity benefits
• 35 week standard parental benefits which can be shared by the two parents (children born or adopted)
• 61 weeks extended parental benefits which can be shared by both parents (children born or adopted

For information from Employment and Social Development Canada regarding the Employment Insurance sickness benefits for those affect by COVID-19: Click Here

• for individuals without access to the Internet, or facing other barriers, a Service Canada Outreach Support Centre is available by phone at 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4 pm