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 |
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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 |