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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1809 | Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; OCR ; Second Career ; YJC ; YJCS ; Youth Job Connection/ Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Legal Name | Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Amherstview |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Sherwood Ave and Bath Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| 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
Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year |
| Hours | Tue, Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Amherstview |
| Eligibility | Self-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers
Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school 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 high school students 15-18 years intending to stay in, or return to 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 | Business Financing ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-389-2820 ext 4713 |
| Fax | 613-389-9517 * attn: Donna |
| donnas@careeredge.on.ca | |
| Website | www.careeredge.on.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Katy Mitchell, Employment Services Coordinator |
| Alternate Contact | Donna Searles, Employment Counsellor; Phone: 613-389-2820 ext 4713; Email: donnas@careeredge.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Cathie West, Executive Director; Phone: 613-969-0830; Fax: 613-969-1464; Email: cathiew@youthab.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Donna Harrison, Employment Services Manager; Phone: 613-392-9157; Fax: 613-392-8331; Email: donnah@careeredge.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |