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Program:
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Integrated Employment Services
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Address:
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237 Camelot St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B2
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Camelot St in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Camelot St and Court St N
- Situated down the street from The Courthouse Hotel
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Service Description:
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To maximize the independence, personal empowerment, and community participation of people with disabilities
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario - 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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers - 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
Services for employers- offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- 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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with disabilities of legal working age must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better Jobs Ontario
Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household
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