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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

• 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 individual employment counselling
• Conducts client employability assessments
• Offers access to job board with current local job postings
• Provides workshops and referrals to training programs

• 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

• 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

• Organizes adequate training and skills development opportunities for member communities
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that capacity development and strengthening governance activities are relevant and current
• Provides training for individual programs such as development of policies and procedures
• Provides advisory services for Human Resource management personnel in member communities
• Provides assistance to the Finance Department

• Aboriginal Taxation
• Analyzing financial statements
• Board of Directors responsibilities
• Canadian Human Rights
• CMHC Builders Workshop
• Developing wills and estates
• Investment education
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point
• Running Effective Meeting

• 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

• Organizes adequate training and skills development opportunities for member communities
• Provides advisory service to member communities with human resource functions including recruiting, screening, interviewing and placing workers within each community

• Participation in a work readiness training program, Mining Essentials, which teaches industry-validated essential, non-technical skills and knowledge that the mining industry requires for individuals to be considered for entry-level positions

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Administers a four-year wrap-around program that provides essential services for vulnerable, Indigenous single mothers to break the cycle of dependency on social services and become self-sufficient
• Program steps include a pre-course, a college diploma course, a one-year on the job training and then assistance to find adequate employment

• Affordable housing
• Child care
• Education
• Employment training

• 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 supports and training for urban Indigenous people seeking further training and/or employment

• Collaborates with employers to build employment and training opportunities
• 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
• Posts job opportunities/ads on Facebook page

Provides assistance with:

• Resume and Cover Letter Development
• Job Search
• Job Plan and Goal Development
• Interview Preparation and Skills
• Referrals
• Job Information
• Scholarship/Bursary Information

Provides information about:

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

The Apatisiwin Program offers 11 interventions for eligible urban Indigenous individuals

The 11 Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) based interventions are as follows:

1. Pre-employment training
2. Youth Internship
3. Stay In School Program
4. Summer Jobs
5. Apprenticeship
6. Purchase of Training
7. On-The-Job Training
8. Training Supports
9. Employment Supports
10. Self-Employment Training
11. Community Building & Partnerships

• Assistance in finding and keeping a job
• Computer training
• Interpreter assistance
• Preparing for the job
• Software and mobility devices for job assistance
• Tools, equipment and clothing for work
• Training while on the job
• Transportation assistance (financial)

• financially help towards the costs of business tools, equipment and supplies, licenses and certification
• help getting work-related disability supports, such as assistive technology and equipment, interpreter, reader and note taking services
• help to develop and implement a business plan
• help with marketing your business
• train in money management, record keeping and budgeting

Provides supports and services for individuals seeking further training and/or employment

• 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 assistance with:

• 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

Provides information about:

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

• Assists Indigenous individuals prepare for, obtain, and keep jobs
• Offers employment and training programs
• Matches eligible clients with employers
• Provides employment and training opportunities to Indigenous clients who are not eligible through First Nation, Inuit, or Métis agreements
• Provides financial assistance for a variety of programs that can include but is not limited to apprenticeship skills training, career experience/job shadowing, employment supports, income supports, purchase of training and skills enhancement

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

• 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

• Provides education and training skills for individuals who are unemployed
• Provides training in upgrading existing skills for employed individuals
• Provides new skills training for individuals in low paying jobs and seeking opportunities for advancement

• Assists with recruitment and selection processes of training participants and trainers
• Assists with developing training plans
• Provides information on occupations and skill requirements
• Provides training and/or advice on training project implementation
• Provides assistance and support to youth seeking work experience, summer employment, training, job readiness strategies, career information or gaining community service skills

• Individual employment/training program
• First Nations training program
• Youth programs
• Regional employment/training partnerships
• Self-employment program
• Disability program