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Suggest Update| Record #: CND0924 | Last Modified: 13 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2021 |
| Organization Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | 4224B ; Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; Second Career ; YJC ; YJCS ; Youth Job Connection ; Youth Job Connection/ Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region ; Wellington County |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (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 Program -- 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 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 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 |
| Hours | Mon, Wed-Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue: 8:30 am-7 pm |
| 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 residents 15-18 years who intend to continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement * focus on those 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 |
| Service Categories | Business Financing ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-623-9380 |
| Fax | 519-623-8477 |
| info@lutherwood.ca | |
| Website | www.lutherwood.ca/employment |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update: Resource Centre closed. Please call 519-623-9380 or visit COVID-19 Online Portal to access services. Satellite location in Ayr -- call Cambridge office for more information on locations, hours and services in |
| Site Location | Across the street from the Farmer's Market |
| Located In Community | Cambridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dickson St. and Ainslie St. |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
