VPI Working Solutions

Site: Georgetown Employment Services Centre

Service: Integrated Employment Services

Record #: ACT3971
Last Full Update: 11 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-873-9816
Toll Free Phone 1-888-336-9500
Fax 905-873-6432
E-Mail infogeorgetown@vpi-inc.com
Website www.vpi-inc.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Akanksha Tiwari, Sr. Manager, Employment Services; Phone: 905-873-9816 ext 1310; Email: akankshatiwari@vpi-inc.com
Contact Form www.vpi-inc.com/contact/contact-form

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provides comprehensive employment and job search services.

Legal Status (60) Commercial
Primary Executive Angelica Perilla, Director, Employment Services; Phone: 905-624-3353 ext 4025; Email: AngelicaPerilla@vpi-inc.com
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Employment Ontario

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

  • assessment of skills, interests and experience  
  • 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 

  • 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
Hours
  • Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am-8 pm
Areas Served Halton Hills
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

Better Jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of persons on social assistance, students and youth
Application
  • Call or drop in for information
  • 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 ; Hindi ; Punjabi
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Georgetown
Address & Map
Halton Hills Shopping Plaza
235 Guelph St, Unit 4
Georgetown, ON L7G 4A8
Intersection Guelph St and Mountainview Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Employer Staffing Assistance ; Job Search Support / Training ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship ; Summer Employment ; Youth Employment ; Youth Employment Programs
Service Categories Business Financing ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; General Youth Employment Programs ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Welfare to Work Programs