Avon Maitland District School Board
Site: Wingham
Service: The Centre for Employment and Learning - Ontario Employment Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA3956 | Last Modified: 02 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Apr 2020 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 All services are being offered remotely. Please contact 519-357-4995 for assistance. 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 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 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 |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon * 1 pm-4 pm * Wed 6 pm-8 pm |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | Wingham |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Josephine St (Hwy 4) and Victoria St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-357-4995 |
| Fax | 519-357-4930 |
| winghamceloffice@ed.amdsb.ca | |
| Website | www.thecentreforemploymentandlearning.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CELHuronPerth/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: www.instagram.com/celamdsb/ |
| Primary Contact | Nancy Lazenby, Site-Coordinator; Phone: ext 2302; Email: nancy.lazenby@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Linda Brink, Clerical Support; Phone: ext 2301; Email: linda.brink@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Primary Executive | Ralf Mesenbrink, Principal; Phone: 519-524-2515 ext 2015; Email: ralf.mesenbrink@ed.amdsb.ca |
| Mailing Address | Box 130 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 |