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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4226 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Discovery University ; Food Services Training Program ; OCR ; Stepping Stones Learning Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Waller St and Daly St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters (Daly St) |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Education support services and job training programs Stepping Stones Learning Centre: a teacher and volunteer tutors help adult men and women complete their high school education or post-secondary programs provided through online training or in-class instruction * students work one-on-one with the teacher or tutor on a variety of goals including basic literacy, computer training, job searching through Career Cruising, on-line courses, French Club, etc. Discovery University: participation in non-credit, university-level Humanities and Social Sciences courses at no cost * courses are taught by professors and all textbooks and course materials are provided * partnership between The Ottawa Mission, University of Ottawa, Saint Paul University, Carleton University and First Baptist Church Food Services Training Program: five-month training program where men and women on social services can learn the skills necessary to work in a commercial kitchen Custodial Skills Training Program: access to custodial and care-taking work training through an eight week course at St. Nicholas Adult High School * includes classroom and on-the-job training, cleaning techniques, use of cleaning machinery and equipment, and a resume workshop |
| Hours | Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals 18 years and older with a low income |
| Application | Call or drop-in * Food Services Training Program: submit a resume or cover letter in person, fax, or by email at fstp@ottawamission.com, or call 613-234-1144 ext 339 for more information * Custodial Skills Training Program: contact the Literacy and Basic Skills Department at St. Nicholas Adult High School at 613-228-8888 ext 263 or The Ottawa Mission's Education and Employment Support Workers at 613-234-1144 ext 232 |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; French as a Second Language ; Occupation Specific Job Training ~ Building/Grounds Maintenance Occupations ; Occupation Specific Job Training ~ Food/Beverage Related Service Occupations ; Vocational Education ~ Arts and Culture Occupations ; Vocational Education ~ Science and Mathematics Occupations |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 24 hours 613-234-1144 ext 232 |
| mission@ottawamission.com | |
| Website | www.ottawamission.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Jo McLean, Senior Program Manager; Phone: 613-234-1144 ext 289; Email: jmclean@ottawamission.com |
| Alternate Contact | Alleen Leo, Director of Communications; Phone: 613-234-1144 ext 305; Email: aleo@ottawamission.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Aneesha Sidhu, Volunteer Manager; Email: asidhu@ottawamission.com |
| Primary Executive | Peter Tilley, Executive Director; Email: ptilley@ottawamission.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1906 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108150509 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |