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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0272 | Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Employing Young Talent Incentive ; YJC ; YJCS ; Youth Job Connection ; Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Downtown Belleville |
| Located In Community | Belleville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Front St and Bridge St E |
| Bus Route Notes | Belleville Transit Map |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street * Pay parking lot |
| 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 Link – youth-focused career exploration and career management workshops * job search, readiness and matching assistance for year-round part-time or summer jobs 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. Employing Young Talent Initiative - The Employing Young Talent Incentive supports small business to hire and retain assisted service participants between the ages of 15-29. Eligible employers will receive a $1,000 incentive when they hire an assisted service youth and a $1,000 incentive for retaining the employee for 6 months |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bancroft ; Belleville ; Madoc ; Trenton |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) - 29 year(s) 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 |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Youth Employment Programs |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-969-0830 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-859-9222 |
| Fax | 613-969-1464 |
| dawnc@careeredge.on.ca | |
| Website | www.careeredge.on.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Dawn Connon, Workshop Facilitator, Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.; Phone: 613-969-0830 ext 341 |
| Alternate Contact | Donna Harrison, Employment Services Manager, Career Edge; Phone: 613-392-9157; Fax: 613-392-8331; Email: donnah@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 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1984 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |