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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
Milton, ON, L9T 2M3
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
Services at this organization are specifically designed to support individuals with mental health and addiction issues
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 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
Milton, ON, L9T 2M3
Employment resources and coaching for Newcomers to Canada 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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Immigrants/Newcomers.
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
Milton, ON, L9T 5E4
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Employment Services are available in Burlington and Oakville
Mississauga, ON, L5N 4C4
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
- all services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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
- 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
Mississauga, ON, L5N 2R5
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 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
Mississauga, ON, L5N 5R8
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
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities.
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 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
Mississauga, ON, L5N 4H4
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4A8
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Oakville, ON, L6H 6Z9
Employment resources and coaching for Newcomers to Canada 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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of Immigrants/Newcomers.
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
Oakville, ON, L6H 6K7
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Mississauga, ON, L5L 3A2
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 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
Mississauga, ON, L5L 3R6
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
Services at these sites are specially designed to support individuals with disabilities
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 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
Oakville, ON, L6M 3E6
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
Services at this organization are specifically designed to support individuals with mental health and addiction issues
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 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
Oakville, ON, L6M 3L1
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
Better Jobs Ontario -- Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need and 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
Mississauga, ON, L5C 4R3
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 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
Oakville, ON, L6K 3Y6
Employment resources and coaching for individuals with disabilities 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
Services at this organization are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
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
Oakville, ON, L6K 3V3
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Oakville, ON, L6J 2W7
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Oakville, ON, L6L 4B1
Employment resources and coaching for individuals with disabilities 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
Services at this organization are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
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
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W6
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Employment Services are also available in Milton and Burlington
Mississauga, ON, L5K 1T9
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 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
Burlington, ON, L7M 4C6
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups.
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
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
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
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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 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
Mississauga, ON, L5W 1N4
Provides financial benefits through Ontario Works, as well as employment and social supports to people living in Mississauga
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- prescription drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- health benefits including medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Employment supports -- adult clients must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
- referrals to job counselling, training programs, basic education
- access to telephones, faxes, computers and job banks
- for more information contact caseworker or access additional supports by booking an appointment with closest Employment Ontario office
Housing Stability program -- provides financial and non-financial assistance to elegible residents of Peel Region to get or keep affordable housing
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information Mon-Sun 24 hours, payment details, file status, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent
Past-due bills or rent -- help with utility bills or rent to avoid eviction, visit website to apply
Affordable Transit program -- for residents of Brampton or Mississauga who cant afford a monthly bus pass, visit website to apply

