Record #: GRE0435 | Last Modified: 03 Feb 2021 | Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2021 |
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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 will also be able 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 Main office located in Owen Sound * Call 519-371-9222 ext 222 or Toll Free 1-800-265-3711 * See separate records for details Satellite offices also located in Hanover, Durham, Flesherton and Meaford (Meaford Public Library), see separate records for details. Other itinerant locations located in Dundalk, Markdale and Thornbury. |
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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, Flesherton, Meaford (Meaford Public Libary), Dundalk 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 | By appointment |
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 | Meaford |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Victoria St and William St |
Physical Access | Unknown |
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 |
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Primary Contact | Linda Alexander, Employment Programs Director, Owen Sound office; Phone: 519-371-9222 ext 228; Email: linda.alexander@osgb.ymca.ca |
Alternate Contact | Kara Caven, Administrative Assistant, Owen Sound office; Phone: 519-371-9222 ext 222; Email: kara.caven@osgb.ymca.ca |
Mailing Address | c/o Professional Centre 945 3rd Ave E Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K8 |