Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Site: Stratford Campus
Service: Ontario Employment Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER1740 | Last Modified: 23 Mar 2017 | Last Full Update: 17 Nov 2016 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 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
Youth Job Link – youth-focused career exploration and career management workshops * job search, readiness and matching assistance for year-round part-time or summer jobs 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 Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers * eligibility and suitability must be assessed for application submission 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 |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Appointments can be made for Sites at Seaforth, Wingham, Clinton, Goderich, Exeter, Listowel and St Marys -- call Stratford office for more information on locations, hours and services at these sites |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | Clinton ; Exeter ; Goderich ; Huron County ; Listowel ; Perth County ; Seaforth ; St Marys ; Stratford ; Wingham ; *other areas by request |
| 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 Link -- Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * Job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada 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 |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Vincent St S and Youngs St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-271-5700 ext 7224 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-463-0796 |
| Fax | 519-272-0943 |
| stratfordcareercentre@conestogac.on.ca | |
| Website | www.conestogac.on.ca/careercentre |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConestogaCareerCentre.AcademicUpgrading Twitter: twitter.com/careerctrsttfd |
| Primary Contact | Kim Moore, Manager; Phone: ext 7246; Email: kmoore@conestogac.on.ca |