NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
- Description
- COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
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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
- information and referral to other employment and community services
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
Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment services- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
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
- Ontario Works Employment Preparation and Placement Services -- for OW recipients, by referral -- career assessment, services and placement support to re-enter the work force
- Employment Strategies for Individuals with International Experience -- intensive, in-class, pre-employment program
- Youth Employment Pathways for Success -- for newcomer youth ages 17-25 years interested in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) -- 4 week, online sessions for career exploration and networking
- online employment services and training available
- Eligibility
- 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
Better Jobs Ontario- laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
- individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Youth Job Connection -- Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment
Youth Job Connection Summer -- Ontario residents 15-18 years who intend to continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement; focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work
- laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
- Application Process
- 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/
- Office
- 647-827-1425
- Alternate Number
- 416-789-7925
- Website
- Visit Website
- employ@costi.org
- Mailing Address
- 2301 Keele St
Toronto, ON, M6M 3Z9
Canada - Languages
- Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, English, French, Italian, Oromo, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Tigrinya
- Contact
- Sindy Canteros, Manager, Employment Services
- General Manager
- Isaac Fonseca
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Designated parking ; Barrier-free washroom
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- December 19, 2022
- Address
- 2301 Keele St
Toronto, ON, M6M 3Z9
Cross street: Keele St and Lawrence Ave W;
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
