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Employment
349 Main St S, Box 173
Exeter, ON
N0M 1S6
Exeter, ON
N0M 1S6
519-235-0471
Fax: 519-235-2716
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Last Updated: May 1, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Drop-in for most services
Eligibility / Target Population
Youth and adults 15-30 years
Fees
Free
Executives
Kendra Brohman - Principal of Adult and Alternative Education
519-524-2515 ext 2015
Peggy Hulley - Program Manager
519-235-0471 ext 2206 * peggy.hulley@ed.amdsb.ca
519-524-2515 ext 2015
Peggy Hulley - Program Manager
519-235-0471 ext 2206 * peggy.hulley@ed.amdsb.ca
Contacts
Nancy deGans - Employment Counsellor
519-235-0471 ext 2207
Vicki Durand - Clerical Support, Adult Education
519-235-0471 ext 2209
519-235-0471 ext 2207
Vicki Durand - Clerical Support, Adult Education
519-235-0471 ext 2209
Languages
English
Area Served
Exeter and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Helps people find and keep employment * access to technology and computer-based information * help to develop Employment Action Plan * advice and referral to other community services and supports
Job Development - Identifies hidden job opportunities * works with employers and job seekers to find right fit for long term employment
Job matching, Placement and Incentives (JMPI) - Supports employers to offset training and hiring costs while assisting job seekers gain experience and skills
Better Jobs Ontario - Financial support to eligible laid-off workers to upgrade their skills for employment * can provide up to $28,000 to support tuition, travel, books, and other training-related costs * funds may be available for people with disabilities and people who need help to pay for academic upgrading, the costs of living away from home, or child care * training must lead to certificate or diploma * can be part-time or online
Fee payer – For those receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and want to upgrade education or employment skills
Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1000 to support individuals who require upgrading to meet academic eligibility for apprenticeship training * must meet eligibility requirements and complete the Apprenticeship Scholarship application
Reach for Success - Work experience project * provides 4 week paid employability skills workshop series followed by 8 weeks of paid work experience for youth 15-30, out of school to gain workplace skills and experience * must be eligible to work in Canada
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - Funds two-thirds of eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000 * employer contributes remaining costs
Adult Education - Offers more than 75 Independent Study courses that may be applied towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) * students are able to decide when and where to study and have the added flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year * assess high school transcripts to determine what credits are still required to graduate
Job Development - Identifies hidden job opportunities * works with employers and job seekers to find right fit for long term employment
Job matching, Placement and Incentives (JMPI) - Supports employers to offset training and hiring costs while assisting job seekers gain experience and skills
Better Jobs Ontario - Financial support to eligible laid-off workers to upgrade their skills for employment * can provide up to $28,000 to support tuition, travel, books, and other training-related costs * funds may be available for people with disabilities and people who need help to pay for academic upgrading, the costs of living away from home, or child care * training must lead to certificate or diploma * can be part-time or online
Fee payer – For those receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and want to upgrade education or employment skills
Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1000 to support individuals who require upgrading to meet academic eligibility for apprenticeship training * must meet eligibility requirements and complete the Apprenticeship Scholarship application
Reach for Success - Work experience project * provides 4 week paid employability skills workshop series followed by 8 weeks of paid work experience for youth 15-30, out of school to gain workplace skills and experience * must be eligible to work in Canada
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - Funds two-thirds of eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000 * employer contributes remaining costs
Adult Education - Offers more than 75 Independent Study courses that may be applied towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) * students are able to decide when and where to study and have the added flexibility of starting and finishing a course at any time of year * assess high school transcripts to determine what credits are still required to graduate
- PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) applications and assessments (“maturity credits”)
- Pathways counselling and community referrals
- Out-of-province or out-of-country transcript assessment
- Pre-requisites for college, university or apprenticeship programs
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Last Updated: May 1, 2023: Suggest an edit