YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region (The)
Site: Ottawa - 180 Isabella St
Service: Employment and Newcomer Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0539 | Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Employment Services ; National Capital Region YMCA YWCA ; Newcomer Information Centre ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Isabella St. |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Helps Ontarians find sustainable employment * assessment of skills, capabilities, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training and/or work experience and, in some cases, additional support to help maintain employment * information and referrals to all Employment Ontario Funded Programs, including Second Career Program for laid-off workers * information about, and referral to, other community services and supports Incorporates services previously provided through Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services (EAS), Employment Resource Centres and other programs Employment Services * Canada Ontario Job Grant |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Thu 8:30 am-6 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| 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 Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention |
| Application | Call, email 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 |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Business Assistance Services ; Business Assistance Services ~ Young Adults ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-788-5001 |
| Fax | 613-788-5051 |
| eac.argyle@ymcaywca.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcaywca.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Katie Sexton, Senior Director; Phone: 613-788-5001 ext 2315; Email: katie.sexton@ymcaywca.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Carla Benedetti, Director; Phone: 613-788-5001 ext 2325; Email: carla.benedetti@ymcaywca.ca |
| Primary Executive | Katie Sexton, Senior Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1867; Enterprise Centre: 1987 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Traning, Colleges and Universities ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119072072 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Resource library, business tools centre, computer centre, website |
| Accreditation | No |