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Address:
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74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Tue 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm
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Service Description:
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Administers programs and services focused on improving the quality of life for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides supports and training for urban Aboriginal people seeking further training and/or employment- Collaborates with employers to build employment and training opportunities
- Provides individual employment counselling
- Conducts client employability assessments
- Offers access to job board with current local job postings
- Provides workshops and referrals to training programs
- Posts job opportunities/ads on Facebook page
Provides assistance with:- Writing resumes and cover letters
- Completing job applications
- Conducting job searches
- Improving interview skills
- Designing and implementing an employment action plan
- Matching job seekers with employers
Provides information about:- Local, provincial and national job markets
- Small business and proposal development
- Training opportunities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals
- Youth Employment Counsellor available for youth 15-29 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Staff person, no services provided
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Area Served:
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Wabigoon, Dryden, Machin, and Kenora
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