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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4591 | Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Currently closed due to COVID-19. Please call 905-825-6000 ext. 2777 for more information. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-825-6000 ext 2777 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| After Hours Phone | 3-1-1 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| Fax | 905-465-9927 |
| employmentservices@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.haltonjobs.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/regionofhalton/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Karen Szonok, Manager |
| Alternate Contact | Lori Wilson, Supervisor |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Regional organization that offers a free of programs and services to help individuals search for a job or train for a new career |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Jodi Guilmette, Director |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Currently closed due to COVID-19. Please call 905-825-6000 ext. 2777 for more information. ----------------------------------------------------- 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 Youth Job Connection -- for youth 15-29 years who experience multiple barriers to employment * paid pre-employment training * job matching and paid job placements * 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 Employment & Wellness Program -- addiction and mental health program offers 16 weeks of counselling, skill development and job placement opportunities to help you obtain & maintain a job * complete an online referral at Employment Programs and Supports Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Services for Employers -- help in identifying their human resource skill 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Ongoing job fairs and Employer guest speakers / hiring events at locations throughout the Region * visit the website or call for more information |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| 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 |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Burloak Dr and Rebecca St |
| 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 ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Youth Employment Programs |
