Searching for Career Counselling

• Offers employment assistance for youth, adults and employers
• Provides a central location for accessing federal government forms
• Assists individuals to make applications to Employment Ontario funded programs
• Posts local and surrounding area job opportunities on website
• Offers resources for both job seekers and employers

• Ontario Employment Services
• Internet job searching
• Resumes and cover letters

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

• Provides educational advocacy at Atikokan High School and St Pat's Separate School; in cases of school suspension, can offer student a place to spend time
• Offers homework time at the Centre with access to computers and Internet
• Assists with developing resumes, cover letters and completing job applications
• Participates in professional training courses including autism workshops, canoeing courses, food handling courses and smoking cessation workshops

• Holds individual and group discussions on healthy lifestyle choices including concerns and prevention of diabetes and high blood pressure and benefits of exercise
• Teaches a cooking class with a focus on healthy choices and the use of traditional foods
• Supervises and plans regular wilderness outings

• Provides support to incarcerated individuals including accompaniment to court hearings
• Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested

• Provides individual support for areas youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
• Supervises trips to cultural, educational or recreational activities

• Teaches about effects of problematic alcohol and substance use
• Provides support for individuals undergoing drug and alcohol treatment

• Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community

• Partners with employers, training institutions, industry associations and unions to connect individuals to employment
• Supports clients on projects and in training by establishing links with other Indigenous employment groups and organizations
• Matches client qualifications to job skills and employer needs
• Assists with arrangements for interview opportunities
• Provides assistance with post-secondary education and funding opportunities

• Offers a 10-week in-class training program and 2-week job placement
• Provides assistance in preparing cover letters and resumes

• Offers an introduction to computers course
• Keyboarding
• Basic internet skills
• Introduction to WHMIS

Offers programs and services to assist individuals to develop the essential skills to achieve greater employability through further education

• Provides literacy, numeracy and essential skills services
• Supports in clarifying, upgrading goals
• Develops training plan to achieve goals
• Provides academic upgrading services to help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college based post secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
• Offers Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) preparation (formerly General Educational Development (GED) preparation)
• Assists with transportation and child care funding if required

• Responsible for providing support, advocacy and direction for Band members who are seeking employment

• Assistance with resume and cover letter writing
• Guidance in filling out job applications
• Tips for job searches and preparing for interviews
• On-going counselling with any challenges in workplace

• Advice, assistance and information for individuals wishing to enter into self-employment venture
• Development of funding proposals for employment opportunities
• Information and referrals for anger/stress management programs and addictions treatment programs

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

• Individual or group employment counselling
• Support, information and publications on career planning
• Workshops and online information for writing resumés, cover letters and interview skills
• Assistance with online job registration and posting documents for job advertisements
• Job alert notifications sent to job seekers email address
• Maintenance of updated list of employers and supplying individuals with all posting positions

• Employer Toolkit including history and culture of Treaty #3, benefits of hiring Aboriginal employees and a support committee to handle all human resource issues
• Online job posting website
• Assistance with registering vacant job positions
• Cost efficient method of recruiting for job vacancies
• Storage of data in electronic files

• Provides a variety of services to assist individuals with career choices, training, educational paths and employment readiness
• Works with employers to assist in securing suitable employees for their vacant positions
• Provides a comprehensive resource centre, Anokiiwin Job Connect, with computers, job boards, labour market information and education/training resources

• Career exploration
• Community resource information
• Education and training resources
• Employment counselling
• Job search support
• Online training certification
• Resume and cover letter writing guidance
• Self-marketing tips
• Training action plan development
• Workshops in group settings on various employment aspects

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

• Offers employment assistance for youth, adults and employers
• Offers resources and contact information regarding job creation partnerships and apprenticeships

• Ontario Employment Services

• Offers free employment workshops for job readiness including Interview Skills, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Money Management, Employer Expectations, Customer Service and more
• Offers workshops and training including Standard and Emergency First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Smart Serve, NORCAT Safety Training & eLearning, and GED Training

• Internet job searching
• Resumes and cover letters

• Apprenticeship support (financial and training assistance)
• Career counselling
• Employment readiness support and training
• Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on website
• Mobility assistance
• Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
• Services for clients with disabilities

• Provides instruction on developing job skills, social skills and good work habits
• Offers information about industrial practices
• Provides job coaching at places of secured employment as required
• Provides employment through various community contracts such as yardwork and snow removal
• Provides training in various printing related areas such as shredding, folding, photocopying and laminating through Good Impressions Printing, located in the building
• Tailors ongoing training and supports to meet the needs and capabilities of each individual

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities

Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors offering tools and healthy activities that will build upon their ability to make healthy choices

Addressing Violence

• Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities
• Teaches about the effects of problematic alcohol and substance use

Education

• Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma
• Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet

General Social Supports

• Provides individual counseling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
• Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions
• Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming
• Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles

Healthy Living and Physical Development

• Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation
• Supervises non competitive recreational activities

Justice Intervention

• Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
• Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures

Youth in Care

Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster families

• Apprenticeship support (financial and training assistance)
• Career counselling
• Employment readiness support and training
• Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on website
• Mobility assistance
• Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
• Services for clients with disabilities

• Assessment of skills and experience
• Information about different careers and occupations
• Local labour market, employment, and training opportunities
• Information about all Employment Ontario programs and services
• Referral to other community services
• Resumé preparation assistance
• Intensive assistance and support to prepare for employment
• On-the-job training and/or work experience support

• Posts employment opportunities
• Identifies human resource skill requirements
• Matches position and workplace requirements to a participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• Information on financial incentives to offset some of the costs of providing on-the-job training and work experience

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

• Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities
• Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse

• Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma
• Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet

• Provides individual counselling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
• Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions
• Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming
• Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles

• Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation
• Coordinates and assists youth in preparing nutritious meals through a weekly cooking class
• Supervises non competitive recreational activities

• Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
• Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures

• Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster parents

• Provides individual employment counselling
• Conducts client employability assessments
• Offers access to job board with current local job postings
• Provides workshops and referrals to training programs
• Provides the use of four computer stations, laser and color printers, scanners, internet access, web cams etc

• Writing resumes and cover letters
• Completing job applications
• Conducting job searches
• Improving interview skills
• Designing and implementing an employment action plan
• Matching job seekers with employers

• Local, provincial and national job markets
• Small business and proposal development
• Training opportunities

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

• Offers assistance to youth and adult clients in actively seeking employment and training opportunities
• Facilitates training workshops/sessions related to employment such as First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, Working at Heights, Smart Serve and Driver's Permit Handbook sessions and/or Drive Wise course
• Assists with employment preparation including employment skills, life skills, financial literacy, resume writing and interview skills
• Liaises with local businesses and RRFN Economic Department on behalf of clients
• Works with Ontario Works, Education and other program coordinators as required
• Monitors progress of members attending training programs

• Offers personal counselling, mental health screenings, career exploration, advisement and academic dispute resolution
• Provides in-person consultations, e-counselling, and counselling via video
• Offers referrals to other college services or community resources if required

• Crisis situations
• Depression or anxiety
• Gender identity
• Grief and loss
• Interpersonal conflicts
• Mental health issues
• Money problems
• Stress
• Suicide
• Trauma

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• 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 unemployed 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

• offers 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

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups