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Program:
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Life Directions Employment Supports
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Phone Numbers:
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519-378-5514
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Fax:
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519-924-3575
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Address:
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Frontier Pavilion
774292 Hwy 10, Box 12
Flesherton, ON
N0C 1E0
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Intersection:
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Toronto St (Hwy 10) north of Margaret St
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Location:
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Flesherton
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-noon
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Contacts:
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Cristin O'Sullivan - Employment Coordinator
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Service Description:
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Employment program provides supports to individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment
Mental Health Supports for Job Seekers Experiencing Employment Barriers:
- Six-week skills building – pre-employment workshops, update certificates and learn soft skills employers want
- 12-week work experience – to try new job experiences, learn and demonstrate new capabilities, assisted by a job coach
- Follow-up – ongoing support for advocacy, accommodations and employment transition
Employer Supports :
- 12 weeks of wage subsidy
- Pre-screened applicants
- Mental health job coaching – job coaches assist with student and entry-level applicants skills development
- Free workshops – offered to all employees including soft skills training
- Follow-up – up-to-date employer regulations and staffing retention supports
Meetings can be arranged with program participants and employers off-site if needed
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or email
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Newcomers to Canada and people with physical, intellectual or mental health disabilities who are experiencing barriers to employment
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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South East Grey
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Last Updated:
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6/6/2023
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=172885
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