Economic and Social Council of Ottawa-Carleton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0526 | Last Full Update: 27 Dec 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Economic and Social Council of Ottawa Carleton ; ESCOC ; Immigrant Settlement Services ; Immigrantion Settlement Services ; ISAP ; Newcomer Settlement Program ; NSP ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Cummings Ave and Montreal Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Employment services and settlement services * working for the economic, social and cultural integration of Francophone racial, ethnic and cultural minorities living in and around Ottawa Employment Program: individual and group training to improve competencies for finding a job or starting a business * technical and cultural support to set goals and assist in achieving them * tailoring resumes for job search * help drafting letters of recommendation * complements settlement program 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, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services |
| Hours | Mon-Tue, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm * Wed-Thu 8:30 am-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 21 year(s) - 55 year(s) Geared specifically to racial and ethnocultural Francophone minorities, but will also accept any other person with the following characteristics: Canadian citizens * landed immigrants or holder of a work permit or receiving employment insurance, Ontario Works or other funding or having experience in job search, available for job interviews * NSP open to newcomers * ages 21 to 55 |
| Application | Call, send an e-mail or drop by the office to apply. |
| Languages | French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Citizenship Application Assistance ; Citizenship Test Preparation ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Comprehensive Information and Referral ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ Black Community ~ Francophone Community ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ Francophone Community ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; General Counselling Services ; Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ; Job Search/Placement ~ Black Community ~ Francophone Community ; Job Search/Placement ~ Francophone Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Permanent Resident Cards ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-248-1343 |
| Fax | 613-366-2213 |
| info@cesoc.ca | |
| Website | www.cesoc.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Saint-Phard Désir, Executive Director; Email: sdesir@cesoc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Abdourahamane Diallo, Program Manager; Email: adiallo@cesoc.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Abdourahamane Diallo |
| Primary Executive | Saint-Phard Désir, Executive Director; Phone: 613-248-1343 ext 306; Email: sdesir@cesoc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Federal ; Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website, computers, Internet access, fax, photocopy |
| Accreditation | No |