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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2874 | Last Full Update: 23 Apr 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; KEYS ; KEYS Job Centre ; ODSP Employment Supports ; SC ; Second Career ; YJL ; Youth Job Link |
| 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
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 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 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 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 ; All services are free and confidential. |
| 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 | 613-359-1140 |
| 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 Advanced Education and Skills Development * Ministry of Community and Social Services |
| Resources | Website |