Searching for Career Counselling

• 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

• 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 a safe space for youth that focuses on their personal growth and well-being
• Belongs to the network of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario

Services offered include:

• Brief, single-session counselling
• Connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ supports
• Employment, education, and training supports
• Gender affirming care
• Housing supports
• Registered nurse to discuss any primary health care needs
• Sexual health services

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

• Operates a community based employment agency
• Offers a resource area with computers, job board, office equipment and personal assistance with job search
• Provides local, regional, provincial and national job listings
• Displays a variety of resources to assist individuals with their job search
• Provides employment counselling, job placement services and extensive job search workshops including Safe Food Handling, WHMIS and Smart Serve
• Career Development Practitioners provide career counselling to clients of all ages and skill levels
• Delivers Employment Ontario programs: Integrated Employment Services and Canada Ontario Job Grant

Helps individuals find suitable employment by providing the following pre-employment supports:

• Writing a resume and cover letter
• Job search and application assistance
• Interview skills development

Also helps participants by providing employer outreach to help line up interviews and find suitable employment

• Preparing resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
• Job search techniques and application assistance
• Securing funding for uniforms, work boots etc
• Securing funding for specialized training, such as First Aid/CPR or Smart Serve

Offers a youth employment program for individuals between the ages of 16-30 with a self-disclosed disability

• Program participants are paid for their participation in the program as long as they maintain attendance, participation and meet all expectations
• Includes 4 weeks of virtually delivered pre-employment training, 2 weeks of employment preparation and 13 weeks of work experience with a Community Employment Partner

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 support, information and publications on career planning, local labour market trends, and job search needs
• Posts employment opportunities on website

• Coordinates training seminars and workshops
• Provides employment related services such as preparing and updating resumes and writing cover letters
• Assists members to find employment in their area of expertise and skills
• Works to establish programs and partnerships with organizations who provide employment training
• Offers financial assistance in various job-related areas
• Posts employment and training opportunities on website and in Band Office

• Confederation College
• Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI)

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

• Operates a women's enterprise centre
• Develops programs and research to advance women's access to a sustainable livelihood
• Provides educational programs, and peer lending for women to start-up and accelerate expansion of their micro enterprises

• She Rises. Mooka'Am Kwe. Elle S'Élève
• Building Bridges-Breaking Barriers
• Enterprise Centre
• PARO Circles
• PARO Presents Store
• PARO on Wheels

• Enterprise Centre
• PARO Circles
• PARO Presents Store
• PARO on Wheels
• Women's Enterprise Initiative

• Mentoring Program
• Connecting to the Contracts
• Leadership
• PARO Glow and Grow e-newsletter
• Peer Circles

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

• Assessments of skills and experience
• Information about a variety of careers and occupations
• Local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• Information and referrals to other community support and services
• Assistance with resume writing, computer and internet use, fax and photo copy
• Assistance in developing effective job search strategies and resume preparation
• Advice for preparing for interviews and employment

• Disability supports
• Entrepreneurial development
• Mobility and employment start-up assistance
• Purchase of training
• Wage subsidy
• Youth work experience program

• Computer and Internet access, photocopier/fax machine, phone, resumé and cover letter assistance, local/regional newspapers, resource library
• Online job posting board and an internal office job posting bulletin board
• Competent, qualified staff members to assist with aspects of career planning

• Provides teachings for staff and clients including personal growth
• Stands as a role model and mentor
• Works to enhance the cultural perspective
• Promotes harmony, cultural awareness and traditions
• Posts a monthly calendar of available Elders on website

• Guidance, assessment and career planning services including information on labour markets
• Assistance with purchase of training initiatives/courses for identified employment that requires specific training
• Referrals for employment/training workshops and sessions

• Assists Indigenous people to pursue education and employment opportunities
• Offers financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of client-based and project-based programs which are listed on website
• Holds status under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISET)

• Career Planning
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Elder In Residence Support
• Employment Advising
• Job Development Support
• Life Skills Support

• Free online job posting board and internal office job posting bulletin board for employers looking for prospective employees
• Collection of applications and related forms and packaging/forwarding for employers if required
• Hosting employer briefings/information videos in boardroom for job seekers
• Assistance with booking and/or hosting interviews with prospective workers
• Referrals of qualified candidates to job postings
• Circulation of applicable job postings to the applicable applicants employer is seeking
• Wage subsidies for First Nation citizens to overcome labour market barriers
• Training programs for prospective employees
• Tailored Personality Dimensions Training workshops for employers and Indigenous communities

• 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

• 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

• 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 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