John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin
Ontario Employment Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CDR0824 | Last Modified: 30 Nov 2017 | Last Full Update: 30 Nov 2017 |
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| Social Media |  Website: johnhoward.on.ca/peel-halton-dufferin/ |
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| Description & Services | |
| Alternate Name | Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; EAS ; Employment Assistance Service ; Employment Ontario ; Job Matching and Job Retention ; Second Career ; SJS |
| Description | Helps Ontarians find sustainable employment * assessment of skills, capabilities, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training and/or work experience and, in some cases, additional support to help maintain employment * information about all Employment Ontario programs and services * access to Second Career program to provide laid-off workers with skills training for high-demand occupations * information about, and referral to, other community services and supports Summer Jobs Service -- free job-search and self-marketing support to help students find summer jobs * $2-per-hour-per-student hiring incentive available for eligible Ontario employers to create summer job placements * contact this local Employment Ontario Summer Jobs Service agency, call the toll-free Employment Ontario hotline at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339), or visit "http://www.ontario.ca/summerjobs" www.ontario.ca/summerjobs Incorporates services previously provided through Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services (EAS), Employment Resource Centres and other programs * Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJG) delivery site |
| Hours | *Mon-Fri 9am-4pm *Weds, 5pm-7pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; and surrounding areas |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) and up 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 Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention. Access to the Canada Ontario Job Grant to qualified employers. Summer Jobs Service-- students 15 to 30 years planning to return to school in the fall |
| Application | Call or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario hotline at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/etlanding.html">www.ontario.ca/employmentontario |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St and Church St |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - Wheelchair accessible at most locations |
| Mailing Address | 134 Main St N Brampton, ON L6V 1N8 |
| Office Phone | 905-459-0111 |
| Fax | 905-459-5864 |
| info@johnhowardphd.ca | |
| Website | johnhoward.on.ca/peel-halton-dufferin/ |
| Primary Contact | Branch Manager; Phone: ext 209 |
| Alternate Contact | Program Manager; Phone: ext 303 |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Donations |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Employment ; Job search training ; Resumes ; Students ; Temporary employment ; Vocational counselling |