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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET4125 | Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | NO WALK IN SERVICE -- CONTACT BY PHONE OR E-MAIL ONLY |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | General Inquiries 416-977-3343 ; Employers 416-977-3343 ext 234 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-507-3343 |
| Fax | 416-977-4090 |
| info@careeredge.ca | |
| Website | www.careeredge.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareerEdgeOrg Twitter: twitter.com/CareerEdgeOrg |
| Primary Contact | Tabatha McIntyre, Vice President, Marketing and Partnerships |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Provider of paid internships geared to new graduates, including those with disabilities; recent immigrants with international credentials; and Canadian Armed Forces current and former personnel |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Chad Hanna, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Paid internship programs in various industry sectors for up to 12 months * interns earn a monthly stipend and receive mentoring throughout their internship * connects employers with qualified talent and helps interns overcome barriers to employment Programs focus on four candidate segments -- new graduates, new graduates with self-declared disabilities, internationally qualified professionals recently immigrated to Canada and Canadian Armed Forces current and former personnel * offers work experience with a paid internship model that includes coaching/mentoring, on-the-job training, industry knowledge transfer, and networking |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Open to anyone legally able to work in Canada, including skilled newcomers with a minimum of 3 years international work experience in their field, and who have been in Canada less than 5 years and have completed an educational credential assessment that demonstrates Canadian Bachelor of Arts degree equivalency * recent graduates of higher education, with or without self-declared disability * Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reservists wishing to continue serving with their units while transitioning to local civilian workforce; Regular Forces personnel transitioning to civilian workforce; honourably discharged veterans with 3 or more years military service, with or without self-declared disability |
| Application | No drop-in service -- contact by phone or email only * register on website to view available internships and apply online |
| Languages | English ; Website available in French and other languages |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown North |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance * elevator with braille and voice/tone features * dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Internationally Trained Professionals ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Resources for Internationally Trained Professionals ; Work Experience |
| Service Categories | Internship Programs ; Internship Programs ~ Active Military ; Internship Programs ~ College/University Graduates ; Internship Programs ~ College/University Graduates ~ People With Disabilities ; Internship Programs ~ Internationally Trained Skilled Workers ; Internship Programs ~ Military Reserves ; Internship Programs ~ Veterans |
