Effective July 31, 2010, John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area will no longer be providing programs and services formerly funded through Ontario's Employment Assistant Program, which includes Second Career. However, we will continue to provide employment services such as Career Links, S.T.E.P., and Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program.
Starting in August 2010, seven organizations will provide the new Employment Services in nine locations in Hamilton. Job seekers and employers will find a full range of employment services in each of these locations.
Find the up-to-date informtation on where to access employment services at
www.employmentontario.ca
Employment Ontario Hotline 1 800 387-5656
Goodwill - the Amity Group
A new site will be located in the East Mountain/Stoney Creek area. |
Amity is currently located at
225 King William Street, Hamilton
905 526-8482 |
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Employment Hamilton
905 522-4902 |
67 Victoria Avenue South, Hamilton |
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Mohawk College - 2 Sites
Fennel Campus
135 Fennel Ave W.
Hamilton Mountain
905 575-2177 |
A 2nd new site will be located in the Stoney Creek area below the mountain. |
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Settlement and Integration Services (SISO)
905 667-7476 |
360 James Street North
(LIUNA Station)
Hamilton |
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vpi Inc.
905 387-2220 |
1051 Upper James Street, Suite 102,
Hamilton |
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Wesley Urban Ministries
905 528-5629 |
195 Ferguson Avenue North,
Hamilton |
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YMCA of Hamilton Burlington - 2 Sites
23 Main Street East, Hamilton
905 540-9679 |
35 Main Street North, Waterdown
(opening date TBA)
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Career Links Employment Services
Career Links Employment Services is funded by Employment Ontario is an Adjustment Advisory Program.
Career Links provides support to workers who are on notice of layoff, severance or who have already been laid off. Workers who have been impactedby downsizing, lay offs, or reduction in work may qualify for funding for financial or personal counselling. GED assessment and testing or other employment related assessments and certifications.
For more information, contact Extension 221
S.T.E.P. - Specialized Training and Employment Program
STEP provides pre-employment and education related supports to Ontario Works participants who have limited or no attachment to the labour market and who are experiencing multiple barriers to employment. STEP assists participants to make strong connections to further education and training, workforce readiness and employment.
For more information, contact Extension 221
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