Hamilton, ON, L9C 3A6
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers
- 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
Hamilton, ON, L8T 1R9
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- 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
Services for employers -- 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
Assists Indigenous families in providing the best opportunities for the healthy development of children 0-6 years of age through education, family home visits, service coordination, and referrals.
- Professional peer counselling
- Education and support programs
- Cultural practices and teachings
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Pre/post-natal care
- Nutrition
- Growth and child development assessments
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) information
- Bonding
- Building self-esteem and life skills
- Health and safety
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1E7
Employment resources and coaching to help people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- 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 laid-off workers
Services for employers -- 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
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2X6
Provides navigation and support to urban Indigenous youth who are unemployed or underemployed and ready to gain confidence and skills with their career goals.
Services include:
- Individual career counselling and coaching
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Interview coaching
- Action plan development
- Job search assistance
- Stay-in-School initiatives and retention supports
- Apprenticeship information and support
- Entrepreneurship information and support
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Assists Indigenous families in providing the best opportunities for the healthy development of children 0-6 years of age through education, family home visits, service coordination, and referrals.
- Professional peer counselling
- Education and support programs
- Cultural practices and teachings
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Pre/post-natal care
- Nutrition
- Growth and child development assessments
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) information
- Bonding
- Building self-esteem and life skills
- Health and safety
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Program that supports urban Indigenous youth to gain education, experience, and skills to improve employability and/or achieve and maintain meaningful employment.
Program includes:
- Job Search
- Skills Enhancements
- Stay in School Initiative
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Provides services to help mother-led families earn college diplomas, start careers, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Goal-oriented case management, cultural teachings, parent support, and trauma counselling is provided to participants throughout the program. The Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound program also helps locate permanent, affordable housing and subsidized childcare (if available), allowing participants to focus on the completion of a 2-year college diploma or apprenticeship.
Hamilton, ON, L8K 1W2
Employment resources and coaching to help people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
- 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 laid-off workers
Services for employers -- 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
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P5
Assists Indigenous families in providing the best opportunities for the healthy development of children 0-6 years of age through education, family home visits, service coordination, and referrals.
- Professional peer counselling
- Education and support programs
- Cultural practices and teachings
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Pre/post-natal care
- Nutrition
- Growth and child development assessments
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) information
- Bonding
- Building self-esteem and life skills
- Health and safety
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Elementary school offering:
- English program Kindergarten to Grade 8
- Immersion program Kindergarten to Grade 4
- 50/50 program Grades 5 to 8 - students receive English and Immersion
Six Nations Of The Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Organization that seeks to enhance the quality of life for urban Indigenous youth by building opportunities
Services provided:
- career and employment counselling
- skills development training
- youth work experience
- mentoring
Six Nations Of The Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
- invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada
- serves First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students in remote communities, rural areas and urban centres across Canada
- disburses financial awards, delivers programs, and shares resources with the goal of increasing graduation rates for Indigenous students
- provides educator resources to serve educators, communities, rural areas, and other stakeholders who are committed to improving kindergarten to grade 12 Indigenous student success
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Six Nations of the Grand River , ON, N0A 1M0
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Elementary school offering:
- Second Language Courses (Cayuga Language Culture and Mohawk Language Culture)
- Levelled Literacy Intervention Program
- Queen's Robotics Program
- McMaster's Science Program
- Special Education Services
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Elementary school offering:
- Second Language Courses (Cayuga Language and Culture)
- Strong Start Reading Program
- Levelled Literacy Intervention Program
- Queen's Robotics Program
- McMaster's Science Program
- sports teams
- student leadership opportunities
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1H0
Temporary financial and employment assistance for those experiencing difficulties
Ontario Works
- financial assistance to help cover shelter and basic needs
- referrals to other agencies
Employment Assistance
- help to prepare for and find a job
- pre-employment workshops
- upgrading and basic education
- access to telephone, fax machine, computers and job bank
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1H0
Education for students Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8
- in addition to standard subjects taught in elementary school, students are taught the Anishinabe language and the culture of the Mississauga people
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1H0
Employment and training support services
Services include:
- Target Wage Subsidy - sustainable employment training
- Job Creation Partnership- skill development opportunities for unemployed workers
- Direct Course Purchase - training courses with qualified trainers to overcome existing labor market barriers
- Employment Assistance Support - employment service assistance for local community organizations
- Self-Employment Assistance - assist individuals to become self-employed
- Small Business Support Program - assist entrepreneurs through skill development
- Local Labour Market Partnerships - encourage communities to leverage existing local organizations and relationships to address employment and training needs
- Mobility Assistance - support individuals with job offers that require relocation
- Alter-Abled Initiative - promote employment and training, focusing on workplace support and opportunities for Alter-Abled Indigenous peoples
- Summer Career Placement - encourage employers to create summer jobs for students aged 15-30 years
- Youth Work Experience - provide quality work experiences for Indigenous youth aged 18-30 years
- Stay in School Initiative - help at-risk students stay in school through community-developed programs and services
Brantford, ON, N3T 3G3
Indigenous employment and training agency providing training and program support, plus services and referrals to the urban Indigenous youth population between the ages of 15 and 30
Assists with:
- apprenticeship and training
- individual employment training
- employment placement
- summer employment
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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
Guelph, ON, N1E 5C3
A counsellor will assist all urban Indigenous people in the region, status and non-status Métis, Inuit, and First Nations people with Apatisiwin funding to assist with employment supports and skill development.
Offers Employment Ontario Services and Apatisiwin Services.
Kitchener, ON, N2C 1V5
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.
