ST. STEPHEN’S EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CENTRE’S PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH:

JOB CONNECT: employment program for youth, 15 – 24, out of school and out of work looking for full-time employment

SKILLS LINK: for youth 15 – 30, interested in full-time employment that is more career-oriented. Youth must not be in school or working full-time

ENTRY POINT: For post-secondary students or recent graduates (five years or less), or secondary school students in their final year and are applying for a post-secondary program.

Eligibility:

·       17 years of age or older

·       Student or graduate with a disability (i.e.: visual, hearing, mobility, learning, physical, psychiatric, cognitive, health)

·       Not eligible for Employment Insurance, Ontario Works and not receiving Private Insurance Benefits or WSIB (some exceptions apply)

THE MOBILIZER, our mobile resource centre, will be at Centennial Public Library, 578 Finch Avenue West (West of Bathurst Street), until January 29th. To find out where the Mobilizer will be next, check out our website.
MOBILIZER’S HOURS: Monday & Tuesday: 10:30am—6pm, Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30am—7pm, Friday: 9am—3pm

CONNECTIONS: A free 18-week Ontario Works Program that includes a 12-week, in-class training in computers, customer service and business English skills and six weeks of on-the-job co-op training, followed with ongoing employment support.

Eligibility:

• Newcomer to Canada

• On social assistance

• Speak English as a second language (at a level 5/6)

Please contact Stefanos Habtu at 416-531-4631 ext. 239 or at hstefanos@ststephenshouse.com to register – spaces are limited.

THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS APRIL 5TH

 This month’s guest speakers in the EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION SESSION

Interested in getting a job in a skilled trade?

Hear how to get started, what is required, and the career options that are available to you.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2:30—4:30 pm

Please note, Apprentice information sessions are offered the second Wednesday of each month.       

NEXT SESSIONS: March 10th, 2010, April 14th, 2010, May 12th, 2010

CARPENTERS’ UNION LOCAL 27 PRESENTATION

Carpentry is another important trade within the construction sector. A representative from Local 27 will give you the latest information on how to become an apprentice. Learn about the trade as our speaker walks you through a day in the life of a carpenter, including what to expect, hours of work, salary expectation and an overview of the labour market.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2:30—4:00 pm

THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?

This presentation will give you the information you need to know to become self-employed. Learn how to do your market research, processes & documentation and how to develop a business plan. You will have an opportunity to have your questions answered and much more.

Wednesday, February 17th, 1:30—3:00 pm

The Employment Resource Centre is open:

Monday & Thursday, 9:15am – 7:30pm;

Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, 9:15am – 4:30pm;

Friday, 9:15am – 1:00pm

Please contact us for information on our many employment programs, to register for a workshop or to arrange a tour of our centre.

Employment & Training Centre,
St. Stephen's Community House

1415 Bathurst Street, Suite 201  Toronto, ON M5R 3H8

TEL: 416.531.4631 ext.234   FAX: 416.531.2680

EMAIL: infoETC@ststephenshouse.com

WEB: www.tinyURL.com/jobconnect