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VCCS Employment Services

Ontario Employment Services

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Record #: CKL0021 Last Modified: 08 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Jan 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressWhitney Town Centre
370 Kent St W
Lindsay, ON K9V 6G8
LocationLindsay
Address NotesWhitney Town Centre
IntersectionKent Street West and St. Joseph Road
Office Phone705-328-0180
After Hours PhoneVoice Mail
Fax705-328-3649
E-Mailctimlin@careerservices.org
Websitewww.careerservices.org
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveCarol Timlin, Executive Director; Phone: 705-328-0180 ext 226; Email: ctimlin@careerservices.org
Alternate ExecutiveBrenda Roxburgh, Assistant Executive Director; Phone: 705-328-0180 ext 227; Email: broxburgh@careerservices.org
Description & Services
DescriptionHelps 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 and referrals to all Employment Ontario Funded Programs including Second Career Program for laid-off workers and the Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program (OSEB), which offers income and entrepreneurial support during the process of developing and launching a business * information about, and referral to, other community services and supports

Incorporates services previously provided through Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services (EAS), Employment Resource Centres and other programs * Summer Jobs Service program remains separate for the time being

Also provides Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) for those 55 to 64 years (or 65 and older if all TIOW criteria are met) who are unemployed (out of work or working less than an average of 20 hours per week), are legally entitled to work in Canada, and lack skills needed to find a new job * broad range of training and supports * assists in finding new jobs by matching skills and experience with the needs of local employers wanting to hire

HoursMon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm *Wed 8:30am-6pm *Fri 8:30am-3pm 
Saturdays: some Saturdays
Areas ServedCity of Kawartha Lakes
EligibilitySelf-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

ApplicationCall 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 
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
Alternate Name(s)EAS ; Employment Assistance Service ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program ; OSEB ; SC ; Second Career ; Targeted Initiative for Older Workers ; TIOW ; VCCS Career Services
AccessibilityFully Accessible - Washroom, Entrance, Parking
Subjects
SubjectsEmployment ; Job search training ; Self employment ; Vocational counselling ; Vocational training
Service CategoriesCareer Counselling ; Career Counselling ~ Older Adults ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Job Information ~ Older Adults ; Job Search Techniques ; Job Training Expense Assistance ; Job Training Resource Lists ; Labour Market Information ; Older Worker Employment Programs ~ Laid Off Workers ; On the Job Training ; Resume Preparation Assistance ; Vocational Assessment ; Work Experience