Record #: PSD0457
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Feb 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

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

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

Skills Development Fund

  • advanced ESL for Newcomers

Service Details

Hours Drop-in service: Mon-Thu 9 am-2 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon
Virtual service: Mon-Fri: 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Parry Sound District
Application Call for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Parry Sound
Address & Map
Taylor Building, 60 James St
Suite 303
Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 1T5
 
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Intersection Near the intersection of Bowes and James Street
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-746-8480
After Hours Phone 705-746-8480, Leave message on machine
Fax 705-746-7768
E-Mail parrysound.erc@sm.ymca.ca
Website https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/for-job-seekers
Primary Contact Sarah Wallace, Team Leader; Email: sarah.wallace@sm.ymca.ca
Mailing Address Taylor Building, 60 James St 
Suite 303 
Parry Sound, ON 
Canada P2A 1T5

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