YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford
Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA
Service: YMCA Employment & Training Services
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Record #:
BTN1921
Last Full Update:
28 Jun 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-681-1140 |
| Fax | 905-681-8366 |
| yesjobs@ymcahbb.ca | |
| Website | www.YtoWork.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ymcajobservices Instagram: www.instagram.com/ymca.ets Twitter: https://twitter.com/ymca_ets |
| Primary Contact | Christine VandeGraaf, General Manager; Email: christine.vandegraaf@ymcahbb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Karen Smith, Program Manager; Email: karen.smith@ymcahbb.ca |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1986 |
| Primary Executive | Lily Lumsden, Senior Regional Manager; Email: lily.lumsden@ymcahbb.ca |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising ; United Way ; Private |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | The centre primarily assists those who are out of work, and youth who are out of school to assess their skills and employment potential * various programs assist job seekers with their job search activities and on the job training Major Programs and Services: Ontario Employment Services: * an employment experience program * candidates get the training and experience needed to find a job * individual employment counselling * job search techniques * job placements (subsidized,unsubsidized and apprenticeship) * educational upgrading * career focusing For more information see separate listing here Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship programs: * candidates experience the trades through free on the job training * program runs annually * recruitment begins in January of each year pending funding Resource Room: * drop-in or by appointment * self-directed access to information on careers * training opportunities * employment workshops * job bank * client phone for job search Computer services: Free of charge, available to those using for job search, training and education (including life-long learning) * computers with Internet * web-based e-mail * Microsoft 2016 Word, Excel and PowerPoint * USB drive/flashdrive/memory stick ports * FAX (sending only) * free printing (max. 20 pages per day) * scanner * some sites, such as game sites, are blocked Employment & Upgrading Preparation program: * assists adults with improving their reading and writing to enhance their employment skills |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Plus additional eligibility criteria for different programs * contact for information |
| Application | Call for an appointment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Access from North parking lot |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy ; Apprenticeship ; Career Counselling ; Job Search Support / Training ; Summer Employment ; Summer Employment for Youth ; Work Experience |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Apprenticeship Preparation ; Career Awareness ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Internship Programs ; On the Job Training ; Prejob Guidance ; Summer Employment ; Work Experience |