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152 Josephine St, Box 130
Wingham, ON
N0G 2W0
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519-357-4995
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Fax: 519-357-4930
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

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Employment Planning and Preparation and Job Development and Placement Support - Youth and adults 16-24 years, out of school and out of work, and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits

Wage Subsidy - Youth and adults 15-30 years, out of school, not receiving Employment Insurance benefits

Eligibility / Target Population

Youth and adults 15-30 years

Fees

Free

Executives

Ralf Mesenbrink - Principal of Adult and Alternative Education
519-524-2515 x 2015
Nancy Lazenby - Site Coordinator
519-357-4995 x 2302

Contacts

Jenni Helm - Employment Counsellor
Rebecca Rathwell - Job Developer

Languages

English

Area Served

Wingham and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Helps people find and keep employment * access to technology and computer-based information * help to develop Employment Action Plan * advice and referral to other community services and supports

Job Development - Identifies hidden job opportunities * works with employers and job seekers to find right fit for long term employment

Job Matching, Placement and Incentives (JMPI) - Supports employers to offset training and hiring costs while assisting job seekers gain experience and skills

Better Jobs Ontario - Financial support to eligible laid-off workers to upgrade their skills for employment * can provide up to $28,000 to support tuition, travel, books, and other training-related costs * funds may be available for people with disabilities and people who need help to pay for academic upgrading, the costs of living away from home, or child care * training must lead to certificate or diploma * can be part-time or online

Fee Payer – For those receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and want to upgrade education or employment skills

Apprenticeship Scholarship- $1000 to support individuals who require upgrading to meet academic eligibility for apprenticeship training * must meet eligibility requirements and complete the Apprenticeship Scholarship application * $2000 Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus available to eligible employers

Youth Job Connection – Employment mentorship for unemployed youth 15-29 not in full time training or education * must be Ontario resident and eligible to work in Canada * provides 60 hours paid workplace pre-employment training, support for work clothing,equipment, child care, transportation * employers receive up to 26 weeks of wage reimbursement, funding for training, job coaching

Youth Job Connection - Summer - Helps secondary students 15-18 years of age find 20 hours paid pre-employment training for summer and/or part-time after school employment * must be Ontario resident, eligible to work in Canada, currently enrolled in education * access to support for work clothing, equipment, childcare, transportation mentorship and guidance * employers receive trained candidates, up to 8 weeks wage reimbursement and job coaching to support trainees

Reach for Success
- Work experience project * provides 4 week paid employability skills workshop series followed by 8 weeks of paid work experience for youth 15-30, out of school to gain workplace skills and experience * must be eligible to work in Canada

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - Funds two-thirds of eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000 * employer contributes remaining costs

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