Record #: OCR2874 | Last Full Update: 08 May 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | Employment Ontario ; KEYS Job Centre ; OCR ; ODSP Employment Supports ; SC ; Second Career |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Elgin |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Perth St and Main St |
Mailing Address | PO Box 137 Elgin, ON K0E 1L0 |
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 ODSP Employment Supports -- KEYS can help people who are eligible for ODSP Employment Supports find and keep a job |
Hours | Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-1 pm |
Areas Served | Elgin ; Lanark ; Westport ; North Leeds |
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 ODSP Employment Support -- clients in the North Leeds and Lanark areas only |
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 ; Interpretive Services |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-359-1140 |
Fax | 613-359-1197 |
elgin@keys.ca | |
Website | www.keys.ca |
Primary Contact | Gillian Watters, Director of Programs |
Alternate Contact | Trish McNamara, Program Manager |
Primary Executive | Michael Harris, Executive Director |
Other Details | |
Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities * Ministry of Community and Social Services |
Resources | Website |