YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region (The)
Site: Ottawa - 180 Isabella St
Service: Power of Trades
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4373 | Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Catherine St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Paid parking available * underground and street parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Pre-employment training and support for immigrants who want to work in the skilled trades. Program includes: * Six weeks of in-class, non-technical training * Orientation to skilled trades and apprenticeships * Access to in-demand certification (WHMIS, Service Excellence, etc.) * Work towards earning Ontario Secondary School Diploma * Three-week work placement in trade following training * Ongoing individualized job search support * Specialized one-on-one employment consultation for job seekers Services for Employers (ongoing) include: * Help with staffing needs * Access to job fairs and customized hiring sessions * Access to a large pool of pre-screened candidates of all skill levels in all four trade sectors * No-risk co-op placements with pre-screened mature learners Services for service providers: * Able to refer clients interested in trades to one-time individual consultation with trades experts |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Gatineau ; Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up |
| Application | Available by referral to any client of employment or settlement services in Ottawa-Gatineau |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Apprenticeship Preparation ~ Immigrants (Canada) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-788-5001 |
| Fax | 613-788-5051 |
| poweroftrades@ymcaywca.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/employmentservices/Power-of-Trades |
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| Primary Executive | Kendra Duval, Senior Director of Employment and Immigrant Services; Phone: 613-788-5001 ext 5035; Email: kendra.duval@ymcaywca.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Resources | Website |