Local Career Assessment Resources
Chukuni Communities Development Corporation
The Chukuni Communities Development Corporation is funded by Industry Canada for the purpose of creating and maintaining employment through small business development. Our goal is to help strengthen the economies of Ear Falls, Red Lake and the surrounding area by assisting local entrepreneurs in the development or expansion of a small business. The Chukuni Area of Northwestern Ontario is located north of the Trans-Canada Highway 50 km east of the Ontario/Manitoba border. The Municipality of Red Lake is located at the end of Hwy 105, 170 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway. The Municipality is comprised of 5 communities and some 5,000 residents. the Township of Ear Falls is located 65 km south of Red Lake at the junction of Lac Seul and the English River. The town is home to 1,300 residents.
Dryden Job Connect
Job Connect services help local youth between the ages of 16 and 24 gain the skills and knowledge necessary to find and keep a job. Our office is conveniently co-located with Service Canada at 41-A Duke Street in downtown Dryden. Office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with extended hours Thursday evening until 7:00pm.
Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project (LEAP)
Since 1984, Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project, Inc (LEAP) has been assisting youth, aged 16-24 find jobs. LEAP is a non-profit community service which provides employment counselling, support and on the job training to youth looking for work. LEAP's mission is to provide assessment, employment counselling, job and educational placement, assistance with access to appropriate community services and follow up services to youth and adults. The objective is to address factors that contribute to unemployment among young people. LEAP is located at 25 Main Street South, Kenora - across from the Library. Our office hours are: * Monday, Tuesday, Thursday » 9-5 * Wednesday » 9-6 * Friday » 9-4
LEAP- Lake of the Woods Employment Action Centre
Service Mandate & History Since 1984, Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project, Inc (LEAP) has been assisting youth, aged 16-24 find jobs. LEAP is a non-profit community service which provides employment counselling, support and on the job training to youth looking for work. Mission Statement LEAP's mission is to provide assessment, employment counselling, job and educational placement, assistance with access to appropriate community services and follow up services to youth and adults. The objective is to address factors that contribute to unemployment among young people.
Northern Community Development Services
We believe people are unique and deserving of a quality lifestyle. Our goal is to equip individuals to improve the quality of their lives by fostering intellectual and social growth that will enrich the communities of the Rainy River District. NCDS will promote, develop, implement and administer community programs for youth and adults. The delivery of service is designed to provide education, skills upgrading, employment counseling, job search training and lifestyle management. We provide: *Information, job search advice and career guidance for young people and adults.* *An Employment Resource Centre that is open to the public.* *Specialized employment services for unemployed youth aged 16-24, students, and Employment Insurance Recipients.* *Workshops, including WHMIS & YWAP, First Aid/CPR, Smart Serve, Employer Expectations, Customer Service, Interview Skills, Skills and Trades, Resume and Cover letter writing and Internet Job Search. (Free of charge to Job Connect participants.)* A Job Development Placement Service for qualifying youth. Employer support services including referrals, assistance with hiring, training, and orientation of new staff, current Employment Standards information, etc. Training incentives (wage subsidies) for employers who hire qualifying youth.
Northwest Business Centre
The Northwest Business Centre is a provincial small business assistance centre developed in cooperation with the province, municipality, and private sector. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, advice, and resources needed to succeed in small business. Our services are free and are available to all community members including business owners, prospective entrepreneurs, youth, aboriginals and other minority groups, and people in certain government programs.
Red Lake Job Connect and Career and Employment Services
Our purpose is to encourage and assist individuals to seek and maintain meaningful employment and pursue realistic goals. We provide a supportive environment in which job seekers are challenged to realize their potential and reach toward their career & educational aspirations.
Service Canada Job Bank
Job Bank is Canada's one-stop job listing web site. Each year we help hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers, job seekers and employers connect online, and free of any service charges. During its establishment in the late 1960's, Canadians have come to know and trust Job Bank as an easy to use, free job listing and recruitment service that has benefited employers, businesses and job seekers alike.
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board
The Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board was founded in November 1991 to address the employment and training needs in the geographical area. On April 1, 1999 SLAAMB became an Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreement Holder (AHRDAH), which became responsible for the delivery of the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS). Part of this responsibility included childcare in the Sioux Lookout Area.
Sioux-Hudson Employment Services
Services Available to Job Seekers: -Postings of casual, part-time, seasonal and full-time jobs in the Sioux Lookout area -Access to the Internet, where you can job search across the world -Use of our computers for employment related purposes -Various resource materials such as "Steps to Successful Interviews" and "Guidelines for Writing Cover Letters" -Numerous books available with examples of resumes and cover letters and other career related information -Assistance in developing a job search strategy -Advice in preparing a resume and covering letter -Information about training courses and educational opportunities in the area -Computers to apply for Employment Insurance on-line or complete your cards on-line -Employment counseling services, including needs assessment, skills inventory and return to work action planning -Guidance through information gathering and application processes in order to access training programs, on the job learning and other job related opportunities -Assistance completing application forms for the Skills Development program or Second Career Strategy through Employment Ontario -Intake, assessment and referral for the Self Employment Benefit Program bullet
United Native Friendship Centre, Fort Frances
In recognition of the ever-changing world in which we live the United Native Friendship Centre is dedicated to enhancing the lives of native and non-native people in our community and surrounding area. Its primary responsibility is to serve Aboriginal people with special services in the fields of social, educational, and cultural development, while, at the same time, building a bridge of understanding between native and non-native people.
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