Presentation by Margaret Penner Coordinator Employment Services Mississauga

Presentation by: Margaret Penner Coordinator Employment Services, Mississauga

• Who are we? • What do we do? • Our funders

Programs & Services: v. Education & Training v. Youth Programs & Services v. Settlement & Language v. Employment & Career

Education & Training • • • Interpretation & Translation Services Corporate Training Driver Education General Education Development Program (GED) Interpreter Training & Certificate Program HBI College International Programs Computer Camp Peel Summer Academy

Youth Programs & Services • • • Career Coach Employability Skills for Youth Next Steps: Employability Program for Youth • • Computer Camp Driver Education International Programs Peel Summer Academy

Settlement & Language • Newcomer Information Centres • Language Assessment Centres & Training Provider Services • Canadian Language Benchmarks - Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA) • LEAD (Language Education at a Distance)| LINC Home Study • Career Coach • Bridges to Employment for Newcomers • Language Assessment Support Services • National Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment ( ELTPA )

Employment & Career • • Career Coach Employability Skills for Youth Next Steps: Employability Program for Youth Bridges to Employment for Newcomers • Employment Ontario Employment Services

Employment Ontario Employment Services • Who are we? • What do we do? • How do you refer clients to us? • Where are we located?

Employment Services Who are we? • Funded by Employment Ontario • “One-Stop Shop” Concept

Employment Services What do we do? Components to our Employment Services • • Resource & Information Job Search Job Development Job Retention

Resource & Information • Resources & Information Centre • Assessment of Services Needed • Referral to Appropriate Services • Job Search Workshops • Job Postings

Job Search • One-on-one employment coaching • Developing an action plan together • Ongoing support and guidance in every component of an individual’s job search • Referral to other services/programs

Job Development • Support in connecting with the Labour Market – directly or indirectly • Ongoing support for individuals during the first few months on the job • Employers may be provided with financial incentives to assist with the clients’ training needs (on-the-job)

Job Retention • Ongoing support either through one-on-one coaching and mentoring or through group sessions to provide assistance to individuals to keep their jobs

Employment Services How do you refer clients to us? • Come directly over to our centre through Friday 9 am-4 pm) • Call to inquire about our services (905. 949. 0049 ext. 2040) (Monday

Employment Services Where are we located? Mississauga – 2 locations • 50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Suite 300 (Sussex Centre) • 3233 Brandon Gate Dr. , Unit 6, Malton, ON

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