Ontario Works, Guelph - 129 Wyndham St N
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Office: 519-837-2670
Crisis: 1-800-265-7294
129 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Short Description
Employment Supports and Benefits
- caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
- participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
- employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job
- basic educational upgrading
- English as a second language training
- job specific skills training
- job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
- access to volunteer and employment placements
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
- Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
- Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
- services for empoyers
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Employment Resource Centre
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Office: 519-837-2670
138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Short Description
Assistance to individuals seeking employment and related life skills help. Services offered include:
Core workshops offered: Employment Services Orientation (ESO), Job Club (for OW clients) and Make Your Way.
Employment Services Orientation:
This workshop is an overview of the resources available through Ontario Works, in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. Some of the information Facilitators will review includes Employment Ontario Partners, Literacy and Basic Skills organizations, and Ontario Works services such as Housing, Employment, and Child Care programs.
Job Club:
Job Search Club -- runs 4 consecutive days for 1.5 hours each session. Usual start time is 10:30 am-12 noon. Workshop is currently performed virtually on the MS Teams platform but normal method is in class at either Guelph or Fergus OW facilities. EO partners in county communities have leant their facilities where required. 1 on 1 work is done post workshop with each willing participant and includes an ERS assessment, resume tailoring to specific jobs/careers, companies or industry sectors. Job search online along with appropriate application methods.
Make Your Way:
Make Your Way -- runs several times a year in Guelph and Wellington County. Programme is informal and interactive; conversations are confidential in a relaxed environment, "kitchen table" like approach. The programme starts with "Picturing Your Life Now" to help you see where you are at and look at the direction where you want to go. Examples of topics covered are: Change Understanding, Poverty Self, personal self-assessment, goal setting. Currently offered in a virtual format; 1.5 hours a day for two-weeks. When in-person sessions resume, will run Mon-Thu, 9:30 am-2:30 pm for three weeks.
For information or to register, contact Terri Townsley, Employment Facilitator, 519-823-7887 or 1-800-265-7294 ext 3660, [email protected]
- computer workstations with internet access
- photocopying, printing, fax (free)
- access to public telephones
- job boards
- job club
- community resources information
- local newspapers
- one-on-one assistance to discuss any aspect of job searching (resume development, cover letters, interview preparation) - available by appointment
- employment-related workshops on various aspects of job searching
Core workshops offered: Employment Services Orientation (ESO), Job Club (for OW clients) and Make Your Way.
Employment Services Orientation:
This workshop is an overview of the resources available through Ontario Works, in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. Some of the information Facilitators will review includes Employment Ontario Partners, Literacy and Basic Skills organizations, and Ontario Works services such as Housing, Employment, and Child Care programs.
Job Club:
Job Search Club -- runs 4 consecutive days for 1.5 hours each session. Usual start time is 10:30 am-12 noon. Workshop is currently performed virtually on the MS Teams platform but normal method is in class at either Guelph or Fergus OW facilities. EO partners in county communities have leant their facilities where required. 1 on 1 work is done post workshop with each willing participant and includes an ERS assessment, resume tailoring to specific jobs/careers, companies or industry sectors. Job search online along with appropriate application methods.
Make Your Way:
Make Your Way -- runs several times a year in Guelph and Wellington County. Programme is informal and interactive; conversations are confidential in a relaxed environment, "kitchen table" like approach. The programme starts with "Picturing Your Life Now" to help you see where you are at and look at the direction where you want to go. Examples of topics covered are: Change Understanding, Poverty Self, personal self-assessment, goal setting. Currently offered in a virtual format; 1.5 hours a day for two-weeks. When in-person sessions resume, will run Mon-Thu, 9:30 am-2:30 pm for three weeks.
For information or to register, contact Terri Townsley, Employment Facilitator, 519-823-7887 or 1-800-265-7294 ext 3660, [email protected]
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Settlement Services Program, Guelph - 138 Wyndham St N
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Office: 519-837-2670
138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Short Description
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:
- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
- needs and eligibility assessment and referrals
- consumer and community information
- orientation to local community
- assistance to access a range of settlement services
- finding and completing forms and applications
- advice on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks
- interpreters or translators if needed
- non-therapeutic counselling
- initial employment counselling, such as job search skills, resume writing, interview skills and career goal setting and planning
- accessing professional and essential services (such as doctors, lawyers and schools)
- registering for language training
- finding a place to live
- driver training information
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Employment Services
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Office: 519-822-4141
89 Wyndham St N, 3rd Fl
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Short Description
Comprehensive employment and job search services:
Services also available for employers:
Offers Employment Ontario programs. See separate listing for details.
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies
- resume preparation
- information on careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities paid pre-employment training and job placements
- on-the-job training / work experience
- help to maintain employment
- education and work transition supports
- information and referral to other employment and community services
- mentorship for youth
- help finding summer employment
- self employment supports
- Second Career assessments
Services also available for employers:
- free recruitment support
- training incentives for new employees
- government supported skills training
- apprenticeship
- employee leadership development
- downsizing and closure services
- five-day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
Offers Employment Ontario programs. See separate listing for details.
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Office: 519-836-2759
8 Cork St E
Guelph, ON, N1H 2W8
Guelph, ON, N1H 2W8
Short Description
Adult Literacy Program
Family Literacy Read-Ins
- One-on-One Tutoring Program
- detailed literacy assessment and learning plan based on needs and reading, writing, numeracy goals of learner
- tutoring provided by trained volunteers
- adult content, low literacy books and resources available for borrowing from lending library
- learner-tutor pairs receive ongoing staff support
- referrals to community partners to ensure learner needs are met
- Small Group Learning Program- facilitated by staff
- groups include pre-GED Preparation, Real-Life Writing, Aboriginal Writing, Numeracy, Workplace Communications, Cashier Training, Receptionist Training
- offered at Action Read or through community partners as feasible
- Computer Learning- training, support, workshops provided by staff- adaptive technology programs to overcome physical barriers and learning disabilities
- Northstar Digital Certification program
Family Literacy Read-Ins
- children (ages birth-six) and parents or caregivers work together on early literacy skills
- activities include language games, quiet reading, group activities, storytelling, singing, puzzles
- Early Childhood Educators assist families to connect with other services and programs; provide information about developmental concerns; suggest inexpensive ways parents can promote early learning at home
- multiple community locations- see website for current information
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Integrated Employment Services
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Office: 519-763-5292
Crisis: 519-742-0300
400 Stevenson St N
Guelph, ON, N1E 5C3
Guelph, ON, N1E 5C3
Short Description
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed individuals
The Apatisiwin program offers a variety of employment programs, education, and skills designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples in Ontario to maintain meaningful employment opportunities.
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for unemployed individuals
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
The Apatisiwin program offers a variety of employment programs, education, and skills designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples in Ontario to maintain meaningful employment opportunities.
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Office: 519-824-6892
Onward Willow Community Centre, 15 Willow Rd, Unit K45
Guelph, ON, N1H 1V7
Guelph, ON, N1H 1V7
Short Description
Programs, services and events include:
- gathering place to meet with neighbours
- emergency food cupboard
- free clothing room
- donation room (toys, household goods, books)
- on-site employment assistance (Lutherwood)
- free local calls, photocopying, faxing
- homework club
- movie nights
- neighbourhood group meetings
- community Fridge
- volunteer opportunities
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Youth Resource Centre
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Office: 519-823-2818
435 Stone Rd W, Suite 213
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Short Description
Offers employment and job search services and access to Provincial and Federally funded employment programs, like Employment Ontario
- Drop in access to resource centres, computer and Internet access,photocopying, faxing and community resources
- One-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and career planning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
- Access to on-the-job training opportunities and retraining programs like Better Jobs Ontario
- Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
- Workshop participation available in areas such as Job Seekers Network, Career Decision Making, Ace the Interview, LinkedIn and other employment-related topics
- All Youth programming includes a combination of in person workshops and experiential skill building and learning for youth ages 15-30. The youth are paid minimum wage during their pre-employment workshop participation and placements are paid at competitive labour market wages as set by the employer in their job placement. In some instances opportunities are available to obtain certificates for training such as First Aid / CPR, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve and WHMIS ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment):individualized employment support program for people with disabilities, including students.
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Ontario Works, Fergus Office
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Office: 519-837-2670
321 St Andrew St W
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1P1
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1P1
Short Description
Temporary financial assistance to eligible residents of Wellington County and the City of Guelph. Eligibility to receive social assistance is determined by the Ontario Works Act.
In addition to providing financial assistance through the Ontario Works program, the County of Wellington operates programs to assist low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. A financial assessment must be completed to determine eligibility for these services.
Additional supports include:
Addiction Services Initiative
Learning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)
Funeral and Burials
May be able to help with cost of funeral, burial or cremation if the following criteria apply:
Canada Learning Bond (CLB)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for Social Assistance:
In addition to providing financial assistance through the Ontario Works program, the County of Wellington operates programs to assist low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. A financial assessment must be completed to determine eligibility for these services.
Additional supports include:
Addiction Services Initiative
- helps people on social assistance whose substance abuse makes it difficult for them to become or stay employed
Learning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)
- assists parents 16-25 years of age to acquire education, parenting skills, and employment related skills
Funeral and Burials
May be able to help with cost of funeral, burial or cremation if the following criteria apply:
- resident in the County of Wellington / City of Guelph
- in receipt of Ontario Works assistance, or
- in receipt of Ontario Disability Support Program assistance, or
- low-income status
Canada Learning Bond (CLB)
- primary caregiver (person who is eligible to receive the Canada Child Benefit in the child's name) may apply for CLB on behalf of the child
- money is placed into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) by the Government of Canada for an eligible child's education after high school
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for Social Assistance:
- 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
- information and announcements about Ontario Works service not available to TTY users
- provides temporary financial assistance to those in need while they meet obligations to become and stay employed
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Settlement Services Program, Fergus Office
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Office: 519-837-2670 ext 4819
321 St Andrew St W
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1P1
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1P1
Short Description
Provides Settlement Services to newcomers in Wellington County. Assistance is offered to eligible newcomers in completing documentation, navigating their new communities and completing referrals to appropriate community partners.
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:
Settlement Services provides assistance with the following:
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:
- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
- needs and eligibility assessment and referrals
- consumer and community information
- orientation to local community
- assistance to access a range of settlement services
Settlement Services provides assistance with the following:
- finding and completing forms and applications
- advice on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks
- interpreters or translators if needed
- non-therapeutic counselling
- initial employment counselling, such as job search skills, resume writing, interview skills and career goal setting and planning
- accessing professional and essential services (such as doctors, lawyers and schools)
- registering for language training
- finding a place to live
- driver training information
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Employment Services, Fergus and Wellington County Office
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Office: 519-843-5513
160 St David St S, Unit 104
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 2L3
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 2L3
Short Description
Services include:
Assistance to access Service Canada funded programs.
Programs available for individuals with special needs.
- Employment services and support with training / education options for all job seekers, youth and adults.
- Drop-in resource centre with access to computer and internet, fax, photocopier, newspapers, business directories.
- Hiring support for employers.
- Job search and training support for job seekers.
Assistance to access Service Canada funded programs.
Programs available for individuals with special needs.
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Office: 519-742-0300
236 Woodhaven Rd.
Kitchener, ON, N2C 1V5
Kitchener, ON, N2C 1V5
Short Description
Offers services for aboriginal and non-aboriginal individuals including:
Spirit Bundles: The Spirit Bundles program provides essential items to local Indigenous families during the pandemic.
Wellness and Healing: Provide traditional, spiritual, and cultural healing and wellness activities to the urban Indigenous community, with access to traditional knowledge keepers.
EarlyON: Child-centred, engaging programs and services for all children from birth to six years of age, and their families.
Employment Services: Employment, education, and training services to all eligible Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Indigenous Tech Mentorship and Employment: Mentorship program aims to fill employment gaps in Indigenous representation in the teach sector. This is accomplished by our development of a series of processes and training that can equip an Indigenous participants with the required skills and training to be employable in an entry level position in the tech sector.
Spirit Bundles: The Spirit Bundles program provides essential items to local Indigenous families during the pandemic.
Wellness and Healing: Provide traditional, spiritual, and cultural healing and wellness activities to the urban Indigenous community, with access to traditional knowledge keepers.
EarlyON: Child-centred, engaging programs and services for all children from birth to six years of age, and their families.
Employment Services: Employment, education, and training services to all eligible Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Indigenous Tech Mentorship and Employment: Mentorship program aims to fill employment gaps in Indigenous representation in the teach sector. This is accomplished by our development of a series of processes and training that can equip an Indigenous participants with the required skills and training to be employable in an entry level position in the tech sector.
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myCAREER Services
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Office: 519-748-5220 ext 2298
850 Fountain St S
Cambridge, ON, N3H 0A8
Cambridge, ON, N3H 0A8
Short Description
Provides employment services to students and alumni
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Youth Services Officer - Kitchener/Waterloo
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Office: 226 -750-8253
151 Frederick St, Unit 501
Kitchener, ON, N2H 2M2
Kitchener, ON, N2H 2M2
Short Description
Employment and training supports * Stay in school incentives
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myCAREER Services
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Office: 519-748-5220 ext 2298
299 Doon Valley Dr
Kitchener, ON, N1R 6P9
Kitchener, ON, N1R 6P9
Short Description
Provides employment services to students and alumni
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Small Steps To Success
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Office: 519-622-9076
101-20 Dickson St
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A5
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A5
Short Description
This 12 week supportive experience offers workshops designed to prepare participants to move into employment, training or further education
- Focuses on life skills, job search techniques, career and academic exploration
- Provides pre-employment and life skills services to cis and trans women, non-binary and two spirit individuals and includes workshops on self-esteem & confidence, resume & cover letter writing, job interviews, establishing boundaries, self-care, community resources and more.
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Reskilling Program
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Office: 519-622-9960
55 Dickson St
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A5
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A5
Short Description
Provides women and gender diverse individuals the opportunity to reskill or upskill in the advanced manufacturing and specialized technology fields through certification training and additional supports related to job development and navigating traditionally male-dominated workplaces.
Participants in the Reskilling Program will have access to certification training with a provincially recognized institution. After certification, YWCA Reskilling staff will assist participants to achieve better employment and to prepare their job skills through activities such as mock interviews and resume-building.
Participants in the Reskilling Program will have access to certification training with a provincially recognized institution. After certification, YWCA Reskilling staff will assist participants to achieve better employment and to prepare their job skills through activities such as mock interviews and resume-building.
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Academic Upgrading & Workforce Development
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Office: 519-623-4890 ext 7500
150 Main St, Ste 402
Cambridge, ON, N1R 6P9
Cambridge, ON, N1R 6P9
Short Description
Help students build skills for college, employment, or apprenticeship. Courses include:
- Math
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computers
- Apprenticeship
- GED preparation
- College/Employment preparation
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Employment Assistance
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Office: 519-623-9380
Lutherwood, 35 Dickson St
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A6
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A6
Short Description
Provides employment services for persons with disabilities. The program focuses on both employment assistance and self-employment assistance, providing services that either help clients find jobs or create their own job.
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myCAREER Services
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Office: 519-748-5220 ext 2298
Waterloo Campus, 108 University Ave E
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2W2
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2W2
Short Description
Provides employment services to students and alumni
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Academic Upgrading & Workforce Development
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Office: 519-623-4890 ext 7500
Waterloo Campus, 108 University Ave E
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2W2
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2W2
Short Description
Help students build skills for college, employment, or apprenticeship. Courses include:
- Math
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computers
- Apprenticeship
- GED preparation
- College/Employment preparation
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Centre for Career Development
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Office: 519-888-4047
200 University Ave W
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
Short Description
Employment services for post-education students and alumni
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Programs for Adult Learners
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905-632-2944
96 Guelph St
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 3Z5
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 3Z5
Short Description
Provides adults in Halton Region the opportunity to achieve secondary school credits
Programs include:
- Adult Class Credit (ages 21 and over)
- Adult eCredit (AEC) Online Program (ages 21 and over)
- Cooperative Education Credit
- Maturity Prior Learning Assessment (MPLAR) Credits
- Night School Credit
- Summer School Credit
- Guidance and Career Counselling
Adult High School Diploma Program
- for more information, see here
Adult ESL/FSL (English or French as a Second Language) and LINC classes (non-credit)
- for more information, see here
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How to Find - Employment, Apprenticeship, Training and Literacy Programs
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Short Description
Overview of programs ranging from basic education and literacy to workforce preparation, career training and job search assistance programs, and directs to other related listings in this directory
ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION
Reading, writing, speaking, communication, computation and/or problem solving skills:
- for adults who cannot read or write at a functional level) see Adult Literacy Programs here
- to strengthen functional skills in these areas see Adult Basic Education programs here
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- to complete at locations in Halton, see here
PREPARING & TRAINING FOR THE WORKFORCE
Prevocational Training (for people with disabilities, including mental health issues)
Instruction and/or counselling to develop:
- physical and emotional tolerance for work demands and pressures
- personal-social behaviours
- basic manual, academic and communications skills needed to acquire basic job skills
- see Prevocational Training programs here
Career Awareness and Counselling
- Career Awareness (provides information and data about various industries and professions): see here
- Career Counselling (provides information and guidance in evaluating aptitude, abilities and interests, to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training): see here
Vocational Assessment
Tests skills, abilities, interests, personality traits and other attributes for success in different occupational areas or specific positions
- may include programs that allow people to try out jobs for short periods of time to see if there's a 'fit' and, for people with disabilities, determine what supports might be needed to succeed if hired
- for programs see here
Job Training
- Vocational Education, see here
- On the Job Training, see here
- Computer and Related Technology Classes, see here
Work Experience/Internship Programs
Apprenticeship
Job training expense assistance
Financial assistance or loans to help people pay for tuition, books, living expenses, transportation, disability supports, assistance in caring for dependents etc.
- for programs see here
JOB SEARCH
Pre-job Guidance
Provides skills in preparing a resume, job application letters/questionnaires, answering job ads and taking employment tests, tips on appropriate dress, personal appearance and interview techniques, etc.)
- for programs see here
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres
One-stop centres that may include job counselling, testing and assessment, pre-job guidance, job matching and referral, labour market and career information, information on financial aid for education and training, and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counselling, etc.
- for programs see here
Specialized Job Assistance Centres:
Disability-related programs:
- Comprehensive Disability-related Programs, see here
- Supported Employment (job coach works side-by-side with client in workplace), see here
- Centre-based Employment (separate and supported work centres for those with disabilities), see here
Ex-offender Employment Programs, see here
Immigrant/refugee Employment Programs, see here
Indigenous Employment Programs, see here
Summer Employment Programs, see here
Vocational Rehabilitation (for people with disabilities, emotional problems or history of substance abuse), see here
Youth Employment Programs, see here
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Programs for Adult Learners
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905-632-2944
EC Drury School for the Deaf; 215 Ontario St S
Milton, ON, L9T 4N5
Milton, ON, L9T 4N5
Short Description
Provides adults in Halton Region the opportunity to achieve secondary school credits
Programs include:
- Adult Class Credit (ages 21 and over)
- Adult eCredit (AEC) Online Program (ages 21 and over)
- Cooperative Education Credit
- Maturity Prior Learning Assessment (MPLAR) Credits
- Night School Credit
- Summer School Credit
- Guidance and Career Counselling
Adult High School Diploma Program
- for more information, see here
Adult ESL/FSL (English or French as a Second Language) and LINC classes (non-credit)
- for more information, see here
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