A community-based, non-profit, charitable organization offering services which include transitional support (helps women make a successful transition to a life free from violence); individual counselling; poverty relief services (including a food room and clothing depot); food security workshops, groups; and the Enterprising Women program/course (providing entrepreneurial development/training for women planning to start their own business). LOCATION - 15208 Yonge St, Suite 1A, Aurora, L4G 1L9. TELEPHONE - (905) 727-5837. E MAIL - admin@wcyr.ca

Employment Support Services - Job Search Training Program (JSTP) - Job Placement - Vocational Life Skills - Job Coaching - Labour Market survey - Accessibility & Accommodation Services - ODSP Employment Supports Services Assistance. Services include - Employment Planning, Vocational Assessment, Remediation and Vocational Life Skills, Work Adjustment Training, Job Trials, Job Placement, Job Coaching, Job Maintenance and Supports Coordination. Services are also available for Deaf clients in American Sign Language (ASL) under Accessibility and Accommodation Services. TELEPHONE - (416) 227-0544 or TOLL FREE - 1 (877) 212-2147. E MAIL - michelle@careerdynamicsnetwork.com

Assists immigrants with settlement and integration into Canadian society through information and referral services, employment, settlement counselling programs in both York Region School Boards, community workshops and advocacy. Services are available in over 20 languages. LOCATION - 21 Dunlop St, Suite 101, Richmond Hill, L4C 2M6. TELEPHONE - (905) 770-7040 or 1 (80) 263-2075. E MAIL - ccsyr@ccsyr.org

Provides immigrant families with settlement and integration services, including: supportive counselling, information and referral, employment services, job search workshops, English and language training, volunteer service, community education and outreach, early years education, youth services and recreational activities. LOCATION - 7828 Kennedy Rd, Suite 228, Markham, L3R 5P1, (York Regional Office). TELEPHONE - (905) 474-5092. LOCATION - 5000 Highway #7 E, Unit 450, Upper Level, Markville Mall (across from postal service near Sears), Markham, L3R 4M9. TELEPHONE - (905) 474-1275. E MAIL - cics@cicscanada.com

Supporting people with an intellectual disability to live, learn, work and fully participate in the community. LOCATION - RICHMOND HILL Office, 101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill, L4C 5E5. TELEPHONE - (905) 884-9110. E MAIL - info@ysacl.on.ca. MARKHAM & STOUFFVILLE Office, 144 Main Street North, Units 5 & 6, Markham, L3P 5T3. TELEPHONE - (905) 294-4971. VAUGHAN Office (serving Vaughan, King, Thornhill), 136 Winges Road, #6, Woodbridge, L4L 6C3. TELEPHONE - (905) 771-0011.

Services offered by COSTI include - Children and Youth - Family & Mental Health - Housing - Language Training - Problem Gambling - Seniors - Settlement/Citizenship - Skills Training - Vocational Rehablitation - Women - Employment (CAREER PLANNING and EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR NEWCOMERS & INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS - EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT - EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRES - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT - JOB FINDING CLUB). LOCATION - COSTI Vaughan Centre, 7800 Jane Street, Concord, Ontario, L4K 4R6. TELEPHONE - (905) 669-5627. E MAIL - vaughan@costi.org. Staff at this location speak Amharic, Arabic, Assyrian, French, Ga, German, Hebrew, Italian, Oromo, Polish, Sign Language, Spanish, and Twi. MARKHAM COSTI - 4961 Hwy 7 E, Markham, ON L3R 1N1. TELEPHONE - (905) 947-0172

We are Employment Ontario and we want to help you get the training, education, skills and experience to achieve your goals. We want to connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers. That is why we are providing you with more ways to link to our expanding services. Service descriptions are available in 25 languages. You can access Employment Ontario services in three ways - telephone, online and in person at offices located throughout the province. WEB SITE - http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/jobseekers/services.html

Supports the healthy development of individuals, families and community through prevention, protection counselling, education and advocacy. Services include Family Resource Centre for preschoolers and caregivers, specialized programming, school social work programs, woman abuse program, child welfare, groups and counselling. LOCATION - 1 Promenade Circle, Suite 313, Thornhill, L4J 4P8. TELEPHONE - (905) 882-2331. E MAIL - mauerbach@jfandcs.com

Job Skills Employment Assessment Centres offer one-on-one Case Management employment support services from Employment Advisors, as well as a variety of job search resources. Other services provided - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (funding for training) - RESOURCE FACILITIES - EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT - ONTARIO SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (SEB) - JOB FINDING CLUB - PRACTCE FIRMS (a unique adult learning environment which simulates all administrative functions of a real business) - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (YEP). In York Region, call 1-866-470-5947 to arrange an appointment with an Employment Advisor at one of the following locations: Keswick, Markham, or Newmarket. LOCATION - MARKHAM Job Skills, 4855 14th Avenue, Markham. TELEPHONE - (905) 948-9622. NEWMARKET Job Skills, 130 Daves Dr, Unit 14 Newmarket, L3Y 2N1. TELEPHONE - (905) 898-5138. E MAIL - nmkt@jobskills.org

Are you unemployed and looking for work - Are you a newcomer to Canada - an internationally trained professional trying to find a job that matches your skills - JOB CONNECT - offers free access to employment resources and services for adults, with a special focus on connecting newcomers to jobs. LOCATION - 3780 14th Avenue Suites 109-110, Markham. TELEPHONE - (905) 470-9675. E MAIL - esmarkham@jvstoronto.org

Provides persons with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder, families and professionals with ongoing support, resources, advocacy, self-help groups, parent, social, vocational training and educational programs. LOCATION - 11181 Yonge St, Suite 221, Richmond Hill, L4S 1L2. TELEPHONE - (905) 884-7933. E MAIL - info@ldayr.org

Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre (MSBEC) is an innovative public and private sector alliance providing a complete source of services and programs for Markham entrepreneurs and small businesses. Funded by the Town of Markham and the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, MSBEC provides Markham?s aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses with high quality one-on-one management consulting, educational training, and the business resource needed to sustain their growth in today?s competitive marketplace.

Meta Centre is an innovative and highly successful not-for-profit charitable institution and community developmental services agency with more than 20 years experience serving children and adults with special needs in the Greater Toronto Area. Our services are tailored to respect and meet the individual needs of people with developmental disabilities, including those persons with dual diagnoses and multiple disabilities. These are provided through our multi-lingual Day Services, Residential Services, Supported Individual Living, Social Work Services, and Respite Services. LOCATIONS - VAUGHAN, 201 Millway Avenue, Unit 10, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5K8. TELEPHONE - (905) 660-0333. RICHMOND HILL - 10 West Pearce Street, Unit 8, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1B6. TELEPHONE - (905) 771-6843

OHCC is an incorporated registered charity, whose mission is "to work with the diverse communities of Ontario to strengthen their social, environmental and economic well-being".

We have been helping people with disabilities for more than 55 years. Employment - Specialized Business Services - SES (Strategic Employment Services) ? Toronto and York Region - Assessments - Skills training and job placement - Employment Services cover your job search from beginning to end - 80% of people we served last year found employment - we find you the right job first, then make sure you have the proper training to keep it - we work with hundreds of employers - Employment Specialist - our offices are accessible. LOCATION - 13311 Yonge Street, Unit 202, Oak Ridges, L4E 3L6. TELEPHONE - (905) 773-4411

Looking for a job? Out of work and out of school? Seneca has employment services available to any unemployed individual. We can develop and support your return to work action plan that fits into the changing labour market of today. Seneca offers a multitude of services geared to you, whether you are a youth, unemployed or an experienced worker. EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRES - Walk-in employment and community centres are available to help in your job search. Special equipment for people with disabilities (e.g., TTY machine and Zoomtext option on computer screens). EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT CENTRES - offer you one-on-one employment advice. If you are currently receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or have received Employment Insurance benefits within the past three years (five years for maternity), you may be eligible for various training programs sponsored by the Government of Canada. PROGRAMS OFFERED BY VARIOUS SENECA LOCATIONS - JOB CONNECT - SUMMER JOBS SERVICES - ONTARIO SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (SEB) - BUSINESS SERVICES - APPRENTICESHIP - ACADEMIC UPGRADING - UPGRADING YOUR SKILLS - SERVICES FOR NEWCOMERS AND INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS - MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - ESSENTIAL SKILLS RESOURCE CENTRE and TESTING OF WORKPLACE ESSENTIAL SKILLS (TOWES) - FREE ESSENTIAL SKILLS BUILDER PROGRAM. LOCATIONS - MARKHAM EAST CENTRE, 6061 Highway 7, Unit G, Markham (east of Markham Road on the south side). TELEPHONE - (905) 201-8662 - MARKHAM BUSINESS CENTRE/CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 10 Allstate Parkway, Markham. TELEPHONE - (416) 491-5050, Ext. 7332 - NEWMARKET CENTRE, 16655 Yonge St., Unit 3, Newmarket (Weston Produce Plaza). TELEPHONE - (905) 898-6199.

We are a Vehicle Donation Program that trains and mentors youth, and we are very proud of our youth participants!

Discover your career path and get connected to the appropriate employment opportunities - vpi assists over 10,000 clients a year. Our career services include - CAREER ASSESSMENT - CAREER COUNSELLING - JOB SEARCH ASSESSMENT - JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES - GOVERNMENT SPONSORED PROGRAMS - JOB FINDING CLUB. LOCATION - Markham Job Finding Club, 8920 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 402, Markham, L3R 9W9. TELEPHONE - (905) 477-8411. LOCATION - YORK REGION EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT CENTRE, 650 Highway 7 East, Unit 101A, Richmond Hill, L4B 2N7. TELEPHONE - (905) 882-9561

The Welcome Centre Immigrant Services is a one-stop service under one roof designed to guide and support immigrants through the maze of information and resources in York Region. Services offered - SETTLEMENT AND INTEGRATION SERVICES - LANGUAGE TRAINING - ACCREDITATION AND QUALIFICATIONS ASSISTANCE - EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT - OTHER SERVICES will be determined based on community?s needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling etc.). Managed by a unique partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations including COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills and York Region Neighbourhood Services (YNS). LOCATION - 9100 Jane Street, Building H, Vaughan, L4K 0A4. TELEPHONE - (905) 761-1155.