Record #: OCR2420 | Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2018 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; SC ; Second Career ; YJL ; Youth Job Link |
Former Name | Northern Lights Canada ; Northern Lights Vocational Services (2007) |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Blair Rd and Ogilvie Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking on City Park Dr (3 hours) |
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
Youth Job Link – youth-focused career exploration and career management workshops * job search, readiness and matching assistance for year-round part-time or summer jobs 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 |
Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-7 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
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 Link -- Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * Job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada |
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 ; French |
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 | 613-688-3670 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-361-4642 |
Fax | 613-288-0782 |
ottawa@agilec.ca | |
Website | www.agilec.ca/ottawa |
Primary Contact | Lisa Manwell, Team Leader; Email: lmanwell@agilec.ca |
Other Details | |
Funding | Provincial |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |