Mennonite Community Services - Integrated Employment Services

Application

Call

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better Jobs Ontario - People who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Fees

Free

Contacts

Susan Loewen - Employment Counsellor
Mary Giesbrecht - Employment Services Assistant

Languages

English ; Low German

Area Served

East Elgin

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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

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