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Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training - Toronto - Ontario Employment Services

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training - Toronto - Ontario Employment Services

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167 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON
M5A 2E4
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416-591-2310
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Toll-Free: 1-877-980-6961
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Fax: 416-591-3602
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or drop in


for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario Contact Centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339)


or visit www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Canadian Indigenous focused


Self-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers


Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school


Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention


Works Employment Essentials Program -- for Ontario Works recipients of all ages who are close to job ready ; referrals from Ontario Works required

Fees

None

Contacts

Vickie Labranche - Employment Services Manager
vickie@miziwebiik.com
Nancy Martin - Executive Director
nancym@miziwebiik.com

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - main floor only ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - Employment Resource Centre

Description of Services:


Offices open by appointment only, no walk-in, services through online initiatives, contact via email or visit website

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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for laid-off 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
  • upport 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

Works Employment Essentials Program -- 6 weeks program
Last updated: May 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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