Local Career Assessment Resources
Accreditation Assistance Access Centre (AAAC)
AAAC is pleased to provide service to unemployed Internationally Trained Professionals, Trades People and Newcomers who are working less than an average of 20 hours per week; and who are actively seeking and available to accept full-time employment, or are in receipt of a notice of imminent lay-off, or who must leave their current occupation due to medical reasons. In the case of persons with disabilities, who are unable to work full-time, and are actively seeking increased employment, we will help you navigate through the credential accreditation process. LOCATION - 1118 Centre Street, Unit 23, Thornhill, L4J 7R9. TELEPHONE - (905) 762-0578 or Toll-free Multilingual Language Line 1 (877) 986-5465.
Career Dynamics
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
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF YORK REGION
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
CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ONTARIO (CICS)
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
Charity Village
You are on Main Street at Charity VillageĀ®, Canada s supersite for the nonprofit sector - 3,000 pages of news, training, jobs, information and resources for executives, staffers, donors, and volunteers. If philanthropy and volunteerism are part of your world, this is your place. Discover what is new today in the village, or visit our Welcome Centre for first-time visitors and the media.
Chinese Family Services of Ontario
Chinese Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) is a non-profit, charitable, professional family services agency with a focus on Chinese Canadians. Our ultimate goal is to offer both linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and family services that will enhance the functioning and enrich the quality of life of individuals and families. Employee Assistance Program - Youth Services Program - and many other services.
COMMUNITY LIVING YORK SOUTH
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.
Corbrook
Corbrook is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing meaningful, satisfying work for individuals who face barriers to employment due to disabilities and injuries. We have two locations in Toronto - North York and Scarborough. LOCATION - 581 Trethewey Drive, North York, M6M 4B8. TELEPHONE - (416) 245-5565
COSTI - Employment and Newcomer Services
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. MARKHM COSTI - 4961 Hwy 7 E, Markham, ON L3R 1N1. TELEPHONE - (905) 947-0172
EMPLOYMENT Ontario
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
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICE
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
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
JVS Markham Employment Centre
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
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF YORK REGION
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
META CENTRE
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
ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES
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
Seneca College Employment & Community Services
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.
Social Services Network of York Region Head Office
We serve the needs of newcomers to Canada by assisting them to adapt and settle within their local communities. Services are provided in the following Languages - English, Farsi, Hindi, Gujrati, Tamil, Punjabi, and Urdu. PROCESS - One-to-one service - provide community resources - access to main stream service providers. Group sessions available on settlement issues for various faith groups (Catholics, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Tamils) at their places of worship. Topics Include - Parenting challenges and solutions - Immigration and settlement issues - Employment Issues - Health and Wellness - Maintaining positive family environment - Breaking out of isolation, loneliness - Moving from feelings of stress to employment - Improvement in Job Skills - Improvement in Job Search Skills. LOCATION - Markville Mall, 5000 Hwy 7 E, Upper Level, Markham, L3R 4M9. TELEPHONE - (905) 471-7921 or (416) 899-2957
TDSB - Career Solutions
TDSB Career Solutions offers individual and group career counselling - one-on-one employment couselling - group counselling - workshops that are mobile throughout the region - workshops included Career Paths - a five day career assessment workshop, Experience Counts - a two day group coaching strategy session that re-focuses mature workers over the age of 40 to find work and Take Control - a one day research session designed to provide individuals with the means (print, electronic or in-person) to attain industry specific local labour market information to research a particular career or job. LOCATION - CAREER SOLUTIONS - 9251 Yonge St, Suite 203, Richmond Hill, L4C 9T3. TELEPHONE - 905 764-4797 or 1 (800) 290-8939. E MAIL - wilf.flagler@tdsb.on.ca. JOB SOLUTIONS - 12820 Yonge Street, Suite 201 (Yonge St. & King Road), Richmond Hill, L4E 4H1. TELEPHONE - (905) 751-1551. PIECES OF HISTORY PRACTICE FIRM - 4300 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 2-3, Woodbridge, L4L 4C2 (Weston Road & Steeles Ave. West). TELEPHONE - (905) 265-1574. E MAIL - contact@piecesofhistory.ca. WEBSITE - www.piecesofhistory.ca. READY, SET, GO - 16775 Yonge Street, Units 2 & 3 (Yonge St. & Mullock Dr.), Newmarket, L3Y 8J4. TELEPHONE - (905) 953-8347. E MAIL - rsg@tdsb.on.ca. WEBSITE - www.getreadysetgo.ca
THE CAREER CONNECTION INC.
Providing employment support for people with disabilities and mental illnesses. Some of our most common services include - EMPLOYMENT PLANNING - With the assistance of your Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor you will identify personal and disability related barriers that need to be considered prior to searching for employment. You will have the opportunity to explore the labour market to see what jobs are available in your region. JOB PLACEMENT - SELF EMPLOYMENT - we have Counsellors that specialize in self employment planning to assist you with starting a business. LOCATION - 80 Bradford St., Suite 233, Barrie, L4N 6S7. TELEPHONE - (705) 722-5627 or 1 (866) 548-5627.
Virtual Community Resource Centre (including Employment) - for York Region and South Simcoe
The Virtual Community Resource Centre is a product of the York Region District School Board. The purpose of this site is to provide career research resources for students and other residents of York Region. Subjects include - Adults - Community information centres - Information and referral - Online searching - Seasonal employment - Students - Employment - Vocational counselling - Youth.
Vocational Pathways Inc.
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
WELCOME CENTRE IMMIGRANT SERVICES
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.
YMCA - York Region Employment Services
RICHMOND HILL YMCA EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE - This program helps unemployed youth and adults get back into the workforce on an individual basis. EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT - develop a return-to-work action plan. SPRING PROGRAM - a pre-employment program for people with multiple barriers to employment. LOCATION - Richmond Hill YMCA Employment Centre, 10610 Bayview Ave., Unit 12, Richmond Hill, L4C 3N8 (Elgin Mills and Bayview). PHONE - (905) 780-9622. STOUFFVILLE YMCA EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE - Resources and workshops to assist you to return to work. LOCATION - 28 Sandiford Drive, Unit 7, Stouffville, L4A 7X5. PHONE - (905) 640-2856. YMCA BUSINESS CENTRE - Do you have dreams of running your own business but are not sure where to start? Get paid to start your own business - ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (SEB) - you may qualify if you are unemployed and collecting Employment Insurance and YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (YEP) - designed for youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are out of school, not collecting Employment Insurance, and living in York Region. LOCATION - 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3, Markham, L3S 3L6. PHONE - (905) 948-9622. E MAIL - ybc@ymcagta.org NEWMARKET YMCA EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE - We offer free workshops that will help you kick-start your job search. We offer the following programs to help you get a job - JOB CONNECT; SUMMER JOBS SERVICE; HEADS UP; APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. LOCATION - 16655 Yonge Street, Unit 3, Newmarket, L3X 1V6 (Yonge & Mulock Weston Produce Plaza). PHONE - (905) 773-7141. KESWICK YMCA EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE - We offer the following programs to help you find a job - JOB CONNECT and SUMMER JOBS SERVICE. LOCATION - 183 Simcoe Avenue, Unit 4, Keswick, L4P 2H6. PHONE - (905) 989-9622.
YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
SCHOOL-TO-CAREERS PROGRAMS - Alternative Education - Cooperative - Education - Guidance & Career Education - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. STUDENT SERVICES (SPECIAL EDUCATION) - Behaviour Resource Program and Services - CORE Resource Program - Educational Support Program (ES) - Functional Life Skills Program (FLS) - Hearing Program and Services - Intensive Support and Assessment Program (ISA) - Learning Strategies - Physical Management Services - Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE) - School to Work Transition - Social Communication Program - Transitional Diagnostic Centres - Tutorial Services - Vision Programs and Services. ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
YORK REGION - PORTAL
This website is your open window to York Region whether you are thinking of moving here, have just arrived, or have been here for years, and want to find out more about this place called York Region. LOCATION - The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1. TELEPHONE - (905) 830-4444 Ext. 1571
York Region District School Board - Career & Employment Services
WOMEN - FOCUS is a comprehensive 10 day workshop developed specifically to meet the unique needs of women who are returning to work. EXPERIENCED WORKERS - Re-NEW (Re-employment Now for Experienced Workers) is a two week program aimed at experienced workers, approximately 40 years of age or older, who have been displaced from the labour market through downsizing, restructuring or obsolete occupations. ALL INDIVIDUALS - DIRECTIONS is a one-day, one-stop workshop that will get you started on your road to re-employment! EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE - located in Sutton, it offers up to date, information, resources and workshops to assist you to return to work. YORK YOUTH will provide you with a Youth Employment Advisor (YEA) who will work with you to create an Action Plan for success. We will assist you in the development of your short term and long term education and employment goals. YorkYouth has access to many community programs and youth-serving agencies that can assist you with reaching your employment, training and educational goals. http://www.yorkyouth.ca/ DISCOVER WORKSHOP - A 4-day career exploration workshop available to young adults/youth 15-30 years of age. CALL US AT: 1-866-992-9930 or 905-770-5494 or E-MAIL: yorkyouth@yrdsb.edu.on.ca LOCATION - 10909 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. TELEPHONE - 1 (866) 992-9930. SUTTON - 20887 Dalton Rd., Sutton.
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