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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN6563 | Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; KEYS ; YJC ; YJCS ; Youth Job Connection/ Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Former Name | Kingston Employment and Youth Services Inc. ; TOR0243 |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Montreal St and Queen St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Appointments can be arranged at accessible locations |
| Parking | Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | 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
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees |
| Hours | Mon, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-6 pm * Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Kingston |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Application | Call or drop in * 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 |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services - as needed |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Business Financing ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-546-5559 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-252-9517 |
| TTY Phone | 613-546-0511 |
| Fax | 613-546-9592 |
| info@keys.ca | |
| Website | www.keys.ca |
| Primary Contact | Gillian Watters, Director of Programs |
| Primary Executive | Michael Harris, Executive Director; Phone: 613-546-5559 ext 229; Email: michaelh@keys.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1983 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ; Federal |
| Resources | Website |