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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GRE0094 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Due to concern regarding COVID-19, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce has temporarily closed its offices to the public. Staff will be accessible by phone, 519-371-9222 or by email at employment@osgb.ymca.ca Staff are also to provide information regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Regular 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 -- 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 placement 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 Satellite offices located in Hanover and Durham * See separate records for details Other itinerant locations located in Dundalk, Durham, Flesherton, Markdale, Meaford and Thornbury |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Satellite resource centres in Hanover and Durham are equipped with computers, printers, internet, photocopier, fax and telephone * See separate record Other itinerant locations in Markdale, Meaford, Dundalk, Flesherton and Thornbury * Staff hold weekly office hours * Clients must call 519-371-9222 ext 222 or Toll Free 1-800-265-3711 to book an appointment. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Grey 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 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 youth 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 | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 3rd Ave and 10th St E |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-371-9222 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3711 |
| Fax | 519-371-9224 |
| employment@osgb.ymca.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcaowensound.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/YMCAEmploymentOSGB Twitter: twitter.com/YMCAOSGB_ES |
| Primary Contact | Linda Alexander, Employment Programs Director; Email: linda.alexander@osgb.ymca.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kara Caven, Administrative Assistant; Email: kara.caven@osgb.ymca.ca |
| Primary Executive | Susan Seifert, Manager; Email: susan.seifert@osgb.ymca.ca |