LASI World Skills
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Record #: OCR0080 Last Modified: 14 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionEmployment services that are designed specifically for newcomers, immigrants and refugees 
 
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program): Services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments * pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, employment resource centre, job placement services, pre-employment counselling, assistance with resume and interview preparation, sector specific information and support for internationally trained professionals * Work Place Language Training * assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services
Waiting ListYes, for intake and assessment
EligibilityUnemployed or underemployed Immigrants, Newcomers and Refugees 18 years of age and over.
ApplicationCall for more information or to make an appointment.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone613-233-0453
Fax613-232-1757
E-mailws@ottawa-worldskills.org
Websitewww.ottawa-worldskills.org
Primary ExecutiveMengistab Tsegaye, Executive Director; Phone: (Business) 613-233-0453 ext 329; Email: mengis@ottawa-worldskills.org
Alternate ExecutiveMichele Wright, Director, Organizational Development & Human Resources; Email: michele@ottawa-worldskills.org
Names
Legal NameLASI World Skills INC.
Former NameImmigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; World Skills (2008)
Location & Accessibility
Address219 Argyle Ave, Ste 300
Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4
 
Google Map
IntersectionO'Connor St and Catherine St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingParking meters * pay parking lot
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsEmployment ; Employment agencies ; Free services ; Immigrants ; Job search training ; Nonprofit organizations ; Orientation ; Refugees ; Resumes ; Self employment ; Settlement services ; Unemployed people ; Vocational counselling ; Vocational training ; Workshops
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialBrochures
ResourcesWebsite
EstablishedEmployment Program: 1997
ElectionsThe Board of Directors are elected.
FundingRegional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation