South Essex Community Council

Ontario Employment Services

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Record #: LEA0134 Last Modified: 01 May 2013 Last Full Update: 01 May 2013
Address & Phone(s)
AddressLeamington Mall
215 Talbot St E
Leamington, ON N8H 3X5
 
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AccessibilityFully Accessible - Parking, Automatic entrance, Washroom
IntersectionLutsch St and Talbot St E
Office PhoneKingsville Office: 519-733-5784
Leamington: 519-326-8629
FaxKingsville Office: 519-733-6741
Leamington: 519-326-1528
Description & Services
DescriptionHelps Ontarians find sustainable employment * assessment of skills, capabilities, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training and/or work experience and, in some cases, additional support to help maintain employment * information about all Employment Ontario programs and services * access to Second Career program to provide laid-off workers with skills training for high-demand occupations * information about, and referral to, other community services and supports

Incorporates services previously provided through Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services (EAS), Employment Resource Centres and other programs * Summer Jobs Service program remains separate for the time being

Employment Planning and Preparation: individual support to clarify employment needs and develop an action plan, assist with making decisions, and searching for a job.
Job Development and Placement Support:placements into employment for work experience.
Job Coaching on-the-job training supports and job maintenance supports.

Free access to computers and internet also available.
HoursMon-Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:30 am-8 pm
EligibilitySelf-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

Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention

16 years of age and older; out of school and out of work; not receiving Employment Insurance benefits. Some exceptions may apply.
ApplicationCall or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario hotline at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario

Walk-in community resource for anyone seeking employment and/or training.
Intake Worker assists client in determining appropriate service path. Completion of Employment Ontario Client Registration form and appointment for formal assessment with Employment Consultant.
Contact Information
Websitewww.secc.on.ca
Alternate ContactSusan Boldt, Intake Worker; Phone: (Business) 519-326-8629; Email: sboldt@secc.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveCarolyn Warkentin, Executive Director; Phone: (Business) 519-326-8629; Email: cwarkentin@secc.on.ca
Alternate ExecutiveDeb Daher, Manager of Finance; Email: ddaher@secc.on.ca
Subjects
SubjectsApprenticeship programs ; Employment ; Immigrants ; Job search training ; Refugees ; Vocational counselling ; Young adults ; Youth

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