Program:
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Integrated Employment Services
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Address:
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255 Horton St E, 2nd Fl London, ON N6B 1L1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Wellington St and Horton St E
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Hours:
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Mon | 8:30am-4pm | |
Tue | 8:30am-4pm | Open |
Wed | 8:30am-4pm | |
Thu | 8:30am-4pm | |
Fri | 8:30am-4pm | |
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Executives:
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Bev Kobe - President and Chief Executive Officer Goodwill Career Centre
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Service Description:
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Services to help job seekers
- 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
Most services are available in group or one-to-one settings * special supports designed for persons with disabilities, entrepreneurs, those without recent work experience and mature
workers * services for Ontario Works and ODSP participants and job seekers with disabilities
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
Related Service:
- Clothing Works by Goodwill - Referral program for approved local agencies to assist job seekers with free interview clothing, fitting, and the confidence to succeed * provides professional clothing for people with limited resources going through the interview process while seeking employment
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Fees:
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Most programs are free those who are eligible
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Application:
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Call, email or live chat * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Self-service information and resources - Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers
Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) - People who are unemployed and out of school
Youth Job Connection - Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment
Youth Job Connection Summer - Ontario residents 15-18 years who intend to continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement * focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work
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