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| Alternate Name |
OCR |
| Former Name |
Kingston Employment and Youth Services Inc. (16 Aug 2006) |
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| Site Location |
Downtown Kingston |
| Located In Community |
Kingston |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Sydenham St and Princess St |
| Bus Route Notes |
Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Parking meters * free occasional parking on the street |
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| Description (Service) |
Program that assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and keep employment * career counsellors are available to assist in defining career goals using vocational assessments and decision making tools * education goals are also explored to facilitate entrance into employment * job search support, including job development, is a core component of the Opportunities Fund program, and work placements can be used to help participants in entering the labour market |
| Hours |
Mon, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-6 pm * Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
| Areas Served |
Kingston |
| Eligibility |
Available to those who self identify as having a permanent disability, who are not working more than 20 hours per week, not on EI (including EI Reachback) and who require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self employment |
| Application |
Drop in or call for an appointment |
| Languages |
English ; French ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged |
| Fees |
None |
| Service Categories |
Job Development ~ Physical Disabilities ; Work Experience ~ Physical Disabilities |
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| Office Phone |
613-546-5559 |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-866-252-9517 |
| TTY Phone |
613-546-0511 |
| Fax |
613-546-9592 |
| E-Mail |
info@keys.ca |
| Website |
www.keys.ca |
| Primary Contact |
Wendy Fleming, Service Delivery Coordinator; Email: wendyf@keys.ca |
| Alternate Contact |
Jana Mareckova, Program Manager |
| Primary Executive |
Michael Harris, Executive Director; Email: michaelh@keys.ca |
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| Funding |
Federal |
| Resources |
Website |
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