YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo
Site: YMCA of Cambridge
Service: YMCA Employment Services, Ontario Employment Services
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| Organization Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | 4212B ; Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; Employment Ontario ; Job Connect ; Second Career ; YJC ; YJC/YJCS ; YJCS ; Youth Job Connection/ Youth Job Connection Summer |
| Areas Served | Cambridge |
| 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 Employing Young Talent Incentive -- supports small businesses to hire and retain participants between the ages of 15-29. Employers are eligible for up to $2000 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon |
| 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 ; French ; Dari ; Greek ; Hindi ; Macedonian ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu ; Persian |
| 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 | 519-621-1621 |
| Website | www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca |
| Primary Contact | Van Malatches, Supervisor; Phone: 519-621-1621 ext 6206 |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update: Currently offering services virtually. Call 226-748-9460 or request appointment online here |
| Located In Community | Cambridge |
| Address & Map | 250 Hespeler Rd Cambridge, ON N1R 3H3 |
| Intersection | Hespeler and Can-Amera |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
