Local Labour Market
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 Development Corporation
The Dryden Development Corporation (DDC) was formed in 2007. This Corporation simplifies and streamlines the processes to help establish new businesses within the City of Dryden and surrounding area. The DDC acts as the City of Dryden's project delivery agent to meet economic development and diversification objectives relating to business retention, expansion and tourism.
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.
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.
Northern Ontario Development Network (NODN)
Through annual strategic planning, NODN has defined areas that accomplish regional economic development by providing annual and on-going action items, services or projects to our members.
Northwest Training & Adjustment Board (NTAB)
The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board (NTAB) is one of twenty-one local boards established across the province of Ontario which are funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. NTAB is a community directed, non-profit corporation that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. NTAB leads the region in its approach to workforce development and labour market planning. The catchment area is bounded by Ignace in the East, the Manitoba boundary in the West, the International border to the South and all points in between. NTAB works with regional communities to identify trends and opportunities in the local labour market environment that impacts the local workforce. From this information, NTAB builds community partnerships to address these issues and help prepare communities to grow and thrive.
Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce
The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) is the active voice of business in Northwestern Ontario. Through the cooperative partnerships and collaborative efforts of our local Chambers and businesses, we lobby the government to promote active and relevant solutions to Northern issues. We are committed to the preservation and development of our unique communities to ensure a healthy economic future and a superior quality of life for our member Chambers, regional business districts and the citizens of Northwestern Ontario.
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
The Innovation Centre acts as a pivotal player in growing Northwestern Ontario?s innovation capacity. By encouraging ongoing cooperation between business, education and government, the Centre is a driving force to improve economic vitality. In addition, the Centre seeks out new approaches to improve, enhance and invigorate a commercialization system in our region.
Rainy River Future Development Corporation
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation is a membership-driven, non-profit, community-based corporation. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are elected each year from our membership. The Rainy River Future Development Corporation is supported by FedNor and Industry Canada under the Community Futures Program and the Municipalities of Alberton, Chapple, Emo, Fort Frances, La Vallee, Lake of the Woods and Rainy River.
Red Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting and improving trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare of the Red Lake District.
Service Canada Job Bank
Search Job Bank for jobs across Canada that are posted daily. If you are a student, you may want to search the Student Job Bank. While there, you may also use Job Match to advertise your skills to employers in Service Canada's Job Bank and receive a list of matching jobs. Another option on Job Bank is Job Alert, which provides a list, by e-mail, of jobs that match your search criteria. Other useful tips and information about looking for a job can also be found on Job Bank.
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.
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