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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0074 | Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; SC ; Second Career ; Youth Job Connection ; Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Former Name | TOR0257 |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Downtown Picton |
| Located In Community | Picton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St and Bowery St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| 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
Youth Job Connection - this program provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to achieve long-term employment, meaningful careers, and success in your future working lives. Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers 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 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 |
| Hours | Mon * Tue * Thu * Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-6 pm If you require services outside of regular operating hours please speak with a staff representative. |
| Areas Served | Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) and up
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 |
| 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 |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ; Youth Employment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-476-6456 |
| Fax | 613-476-0175 |
| donnah@careeredge.on.ca | |
| Website | www.careeredge.on.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Katy Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Career Edge; Phone: 613-476-6456 ext 653; Fax: 613-476-0175; Email: katym@careeredge.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Lori Lane, Employment Counsellor, Career Edge; Phone: 613-476-6456 ext 651; Fax: 613-476-0175; Email: loril@careeredge.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Cathie West, Executive Director, Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.; Phone: 613-969-0830; Fax: 613-969-1464; Email: cathiew@youthab.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Donna Harrison, Employment Services Manager, Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.; Phone: 613-476-6456; Fax: 613-476-0175; Email: donnah@careeredge.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities |
| Accreditation | No |