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Organization:
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Centre for Employment and Learning (The) - Wingham Office
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Address:
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152 Josephine St, Box 130
Wingham, ON
N0G 2W0
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Intersection:
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Josephine St and Amberley Rd
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:30am-4pm * Thu 8:30am-7pm
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Executives:
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Kendra Brohman - Principal of Adult and Alternative Education
Angela McPherson - Site Coordinator
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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 -Supports 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 - 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
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Education
- Self-paced,
individualized and self-directed learning programs
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Employment
- 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 * $2000 Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus available to
eligible employers
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
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Application:
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Drop-in for most services
Employment Planning and Preparation and Job Development and Placement Support - Youth and adults 16-24 years, out of school and out of work, and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
Wage Subsidy - Youth and adults 15-30 years, out of school, not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults living in Ontario
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