YMCA of Central East Ontario

Site: YMCA Employment Services Peterborough

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: PET1260
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2024

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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for laid off 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


Service Details

Hours Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Drop-in/Resource Centre Mon-Fri 9 am-4 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
Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including: Indigenous peoples, older workers, persons with disabilities, persons on social assistance, immigrants/newcomers, students, women, youth and businesses Better Jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
  • Application Call for information
    Languages English
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Peterborough
    Address & Map
    123 Aylmer St S
    Peterborough, ON
    Canada K9J 3H8
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-748-4070
    E-Mail findwork@ceo.ymca.ca
    Website https://ymcaofceo.ca/employment-services/
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090160600544
    Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymcaemploymentservicesptbo/
    LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ymca-of-peterborough-employment-services/mycompany/
    Primary Contact Katherine Orban, General Manager of Employment services; Email: katherine.orban@ceo.ymca.ca
    Mailing Address 123 Aylmer St S 
    Peterborough, ON 
    Canada K9J 3H8

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