Avon Maitland District School Board
Site: Exeter
Service: The Centre for Employment and Learning - Ontario Employment Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA3953 | Last Modified: 02 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Apr 2020 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | COVID19 All services being offered remotely. Call and leave a message. Calls will be returned same day. 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 Connection - program available online to supports youth ages 15-29, who are currently unemployed and not in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 60 hours of paid online job readiness workshops, virtual employment counselling support, opportunity to access supports to purchase items and training needed for employment, and a paid work placement. EMAIL for details Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year Contact yjc.cel@ed.amdsb.ca for more information. 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 ESL - English As A Second Language (available at Exeter site) Employment Counsellor Peggy Hulley, peggy.hulley@ed.amdsb.ca Reach for Success program available online to supports youth ages 15-30, who are not currently in full time education gain the skills required to experience success in the workplace. Program includes: 120 hours of paid Online Job Readiness Workshops, Virtual Employment Counselling Support, Opportunity to complete training in WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve, a 8 week Paid Work Placement, $750 Bonus for Individuals who complete all components of the program Contact Kim Postma EMAIL with any questions |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | COVID19 Office temporarily closed. Support offered via phone and email during regular office hours. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * also, flexible hours available by appointment |
| Areas Served | Huron County |
| 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 residents 15-18 years who intend to continue 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 | Exeter |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St S (Hwy 4) and Sanders St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-235-0471 Direct line call or text 519-440-6352 |
| Fax | 519-235-2716 |
| exeterceloffice@ed.amdsb.ca | |
| Website | www.thecentreforemploymentandlearning.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/CELHuronPerth/about/?ref=page_internal Instagram: www.instagram.com/celamdsb/ |
| Primary Contact | Brittany Fairthorne, Site Coordinator; Phone: ext 2207; Email: brittany.fairthorne@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Vicki Durand, Clerical Support; Phone: ext 2209; Email: vicki.durand@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Primary Executive | Ralf Mesenbrink, Principal of Adult and Continuing Education; Phone: 519 524 2515 ext 2015; Email: ralf.mesenbrink@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 173 Exeter, ON N0M 1S6 |