Program: Employment
Organization: Centre for Employment and Learning (The) - Exeter Office
Phone Numbers: 519-235-0471
Fax: 519-235-2716
Email: exeterceloffice@ed.amdsb.ca
Website: www.thecentreforemploymentandlearning.ca
Address:
349 Main St S, Box 173
Exeter, ON
N0M 1S6
Intersection: Main St and Sanders St W
Location: South Huron
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Executives: Kendra Brohman - Principal of Adult and Alternative Education
519-524-2515 ext 2015
Peggy Hulley - Program Manager
519-235-0471 ext 2206 * peggy.hulley@ed.amdsb.ca
Service Description: Helps people find and keep employment * access to technology and computer-based information * help to develop Employment Action Plan * advice and referral to other community services and supports

Job Development - Identifies hidden job opportunities * works with employers and job seekers to find right fit for long term employment

Job matching, Placement and Incentives (JMPI) - Supports employers to offset training and hiring costs while assisting job seekers gain experience and skills

Better Jobs Ontario - Financial support to eligible laid-off workers to upgrade their skills for employment * can provide up to $28,000 to support tuition, travel, books, and other training-related costs * funds may be available for people with disabilities and people who need help to pay for academic upgrading, the costs of living away from home, or child care * training must lead to certificate or diploma * can be part-time or online

Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1000 to support individuals who require upgrading to meet academic eligibility for apprenticeship training * must meet eligibility requirements and complete the Apprenticeship Scholarship application 

Reach for Success - Work experience project * provides 4 week paid employability skills workshop series followed by 8 weeks of paid work experience for youth 15-30, out of school to gain workplace skills and experience * must be eligible to work in Canada

Adult Education - Offers more than 75 Independent Study courses that may be applied towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) * students are able to decide when and where to study and have the added flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year * assess high school transcripts to determine what credits are still required to graduate
  • PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) applications and assessments (“maturity credits”)
  • Pathways counselling and community referrals
  • Out-of-province or out-of-country transcript assessment
Pre-requisites for college, university or apprenticeship programs 


Fees: Free
Application: Drop-in for most services
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth and adults 15-30 years
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Exeter and area
See Also: Employment Assistance
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities
Employment Assistance for Youth
Last Updated: 9/19/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=164731

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