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Organization:
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Centre for Employment and Learning (The) - Seaforth Office
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Address:
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9 Goderich St W, PO Box 1019
Seaforth, ON
N0K 1W0
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Executives:
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Kendra Brohman - Principal of Adult and Alternative Education
519-524-2515 ext 2015
Peggy Hulley - Employment Services Manager
519-527-2288 ext 2505
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Service Description:
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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 labor market, employment, and training opportunities. On-the-job training, work experience. Help in maintaining employment. Information and referral to other employment and community 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, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Reach for Success program is available to support youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full-time education to gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, an 8 week Paid Work Placement, and a $750 Bonus for individuals who complete all components of the program
Skills Upgrading program helps upgrade skills for employment, apprenticeship or college, get ready for high school credits, and learn new skills to improve well-being. In the program, participants will work on lessons at their own pace, with the help of a Literacy Practitioner. Lessons are specific to participant goals and will build confidence with reading, writing, math, digital technology, and workplace essential skills
The Centre for Employment & Learning:
- Academic upgrading, including Grade 12 Diploma
- Apprenticeship
- Career counselling
- Employer staffing assistance
- Internationally trained professionals
- Newcomer employment programs
- Summer employment
- Youth employment
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Education
- Self-paced,
individualized and self-directed learning programs
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Employment
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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 *
$2000 Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus available to eligible employers
Reach for Success - 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
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Application:
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Drop-in for most services
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults living in Ontario
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