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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BRU0132 | Last Modified: 02 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 02 Jun 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 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 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 Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Kincardine (Town of) |
| 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 Connection -- Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment Youth Job Connection Summer --Ontario high school students 15-18 years intending to stay in, or return to high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement * focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work |
| 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 |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Kincardine |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-881-4900 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-260-4900 |
| Fax | 519-881-3789 |
| infowalkerton@vpi-inc.com | |
| Website | www.vpi-inc.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/vpiinc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vpiinc Twitter: twitter.com/vpiinc |
| Primary Contact | Tina Cassidy, Regional Manager; Phone: (Cell) 519-389-7027; Email: tinacassidy@vpi-inc.com |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 730 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 |