NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
- Description
- COVID-19 -- in-person service may be available -- check ahead; most services remain virtual
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
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 * support 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
Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports
Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year - 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
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto - 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
- 416-535-8448
- Fax
- 416-535-5369
- Website
- Visit Website
- yes1610@yes.on.ca
- Mailing Address
- 1610 Bloor St W
Main Fl
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A7
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- October 18, 2022
- Address
- 1610 Bloor St W, Main Fl
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A7
Cross streets: Keele St and Bloor St W
Youth Employment Services YES Site Location: Bloor/Dundas Site
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 6:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Tue, Thu 9 am-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
