Fanshawe College - St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus - Community Employment Services

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

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better jobs Ontario Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

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

Job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; Low German

Area Served

East Elgin

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of 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

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

Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies * on-the-job training, work experience

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 -- 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

Services and Programs:

Literacy and Basic Skills

Community Employment Services - Aylmer