Career Foundation
Ontario Employment Services, Lawrence Allen Centre Employment Centre
- Description
- COVID-19 -- in-person services have resumed or you may register online to schedule an appointment with an Employment Specialist
- employers with positions to fill connected to job seekers as soon as possible
- one-on-one and group telephone/internet sessions available
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
- 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 high school students 15-18 years intending to stay in, or return to 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: Hwy 401 (north) to Bloor St W (south), Weston Rd (west) to Bathurst St (east) - laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
- Application Process
- Call, email or visit website; 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/
- Toll Free
- 1-855-223-8231
- Office
- 416-789-4862
- Fax
- 416-781-8837
- Website
- Visit Website
- jobsupport@careerfoundation.org
- Mailing Address
- Lawrence Allen Centre
700 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 435
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Frankie He, Manager
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Contact for information
- Accessibility
- Designated parking at entrance ; wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; elevator with braille and voice/tone features and lowered buttons ; barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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- Last Updated On
- September 21, 2022
- Address
- Lawrence Allen Centre , 700 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 435
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
Cross streets: William R Allen Rd 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 6:00 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
COVID19 -- walk-in service has resumed
Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
