World Skills Employment Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0080 | Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; ISAP ; LASI World Skills |
| Legal Name | World Skills Employment Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Catherine St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters * pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Employment services that are designed specifically for newcomers, immigrants and refugees. Orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate access to employment, will provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search, resume & interview coaching, employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote employment opportunities. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Unemployed or underemployed Immigrants, Newcomers and Refugees 18 years of age and over. |
| Application | Call for more information or to make an appointment |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Cultural Transition Counselling ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ~ Education/Library Science Occupations ; Job Search Resource Centres ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Job Search/Placement ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Vocational English as a Second Language ; Vocational French as a Second Language |
| Waiting List | Yes, for intake and assessment |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-233-0453 |
| ws@ottawa-worldskills.org | |
| Website | ottawa-worldskills.org/ |
| Social Media |    |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Atoosa Adnani, HR & Volunteer Services Manager; Phone: 613-233-0453 |
| Primary Executive | Mengistab Tsegaye, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Magdalene Cooman, Director, Employer Engagement |
| Other Details | |
| Established | Employment Program: 1997 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration ; Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ; Donations - Registration Number: 871616603 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium |
| Elections | The Board of Directors are elected. |
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |