Halton Industry Education Council
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4504 | Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-634-2575 |
| Fax | 905-634-2705 |
| info@hiec.on.ca | |
| Website | www.hiec.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonIndustryEducationCouncil Instagram: www.instagram.com/haltoniec/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-industry-education-council Twitter: twitter.com/haltoniec Vimeo: vimeo.com/hiec |
| Primary Contact | Meghan Paton, Manager of Communications; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 13; Email: mpaton@hiec.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Marilyn Fish, Manager, Finance and Administration; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 22; Email: mfish@hiec.on.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A nonprofit organization that is a joint venture between industry, education and community partners in Halton Region whose main purpose is to enhance career education and help youth make informed career decisions |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Kelly Hoey, Executive Director; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 11; Email: khoey@hiec.on.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Michelle Murray, Director of Operations; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 12; Email: mmurray@hiec.on.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Focuses on partnerhsip, mentorship, and workforce development * build stronger connections between educators, employers, and the students Major programs and services: apprenticesearch.com: Free, virtual interactive, on-line service that serves the entire Province of Ontario * provides information on apprenticeships * helps connect people looking for skilled trades employment * apprenticeship opportunities * employers offering apprenticeship training and jobs * free apprenticeship job matching Career Centre: * provides centralized current resources * stimulates exploration of occupations and future trends in the world of work * helps Halton students make effective transitions from school to the work place by integrating the resources of business, education, government, labour, community organizations * career explorations program for Grade 7 students geared to bringing real life experiences into the classroom School to Career Programs: * provides Halton students the opportunity for hands-on learning in a workplace environment * HIEC website gives links to the various programs available in Halton Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council (HAAC): Community group whose members meet to identify, communicate and resolve problems inherent in the skilled labour shortage Employer Registry: * Ontario's free online community connecting employers and tomorrow's workforce * across the province, businesses can use this system to connect with elementary and high school students via a range of learning opportunities coordinated by Educators and Passport to Prosperity Coordinators Women as Career Coaches(WACC): Annual spring event celebrating women's goals, pathways and accomplishments * involves a variety of women from different occupational pathways to help young women become better informed about the many options available to them in the world of work Men as Career Coaches (MACC): Annual spring event celebrating men's goals, pathways and accomplishments * informal and interactive event that brings male mentors from different industries and careers together with young men from the community for an open and honest conversation about occupational pathways, post-secondary destinations, and work/life balance |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Youth, all Halton elementary and secondary students, adult job seekers/career changers interested in finding out information about any occupation |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Between Appleby Line & Burloak Dr |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Appleby Line and Harvester Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Apprenticeship ; Job Search Support / Training ; Work Experience |
| Service Categories | Academic Counselling ; Apprenticeship Preparation ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Job Search/Placement ; Prejob Guidance ; Vocational Education ; Work Experience |
