Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough, Integrated Employment Services

Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: PET0925

Last Modified: 29 May 2024

Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2020

Description

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

assessment of skills, interests and abilities
job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
help in maintaining employment
information and referral to other employment and community services

Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of: Indigenous people, Older workers, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons on Social Assistance, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for unemployed workers

training program must demonstrate good job prospects
financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

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

Service Details

Hours	COVID19 Office closed to the public. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:45 am-4:45 pm, Thu 8:45 am-6 pm
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous people, Older workers, Francophones, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Persons on Social Assistance, Businesses, Students, Women and Youth
Application	Call for information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	The former Collins Barrow building
Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	418 Sheridan St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 3J9
Intersection	Sheridan St and Hunter St W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-748-9110
Fax	705-876-0887
E-Mail	info@epcjobs.ca
Website	www.epcjobs.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epcjobs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employment-planning-and-counselling-peterborough X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/epcpeterborough YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdK8FKLyX_01--5AiGXtpg
Primary Contact	Karen Wilson, Executive Director; Email: karen@epcjobs.ca