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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OAK4420 | Last Full Update: 02 Feb 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-333-3499 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-315-5521 |
| Fax | 905-634-2775 |
| info@thecentre.on.ca | |
| Website | www.thecentre.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Centre-for-Skills-Development-Training/272164777294 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-centre-for-skills-development-&-training Twitter: twitter.com/#!/CentreConnect YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MariaHMcDonald |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Walkers Line and South Service Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - for rental facilities and programs * 2nd floor (administration) not accessible |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | ESL ; LINC |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Provides career and workforce development programs and services. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1997 |
| Primary Executive | Lisa Rizzato, Chief Administrative Officer; Email: rizzatol@thecentre.on.ca |
| Funding | Provincial ; Federal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Personal workforce development services and specialized education programs include: Employment Services * include a range of career and employment-related programs and services, most of which are offered on a no-fee basis to qualified candidates Doorways * literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence Skilled Trades Training Programs * pre-apprenticeship training designed to give clients the skills and experience they need to begin a new career in the skilled trades * programs involve comprehensive in-class and shop-floor training as well as job search assistance Services for Employers * provide hiring support for organizations English as a Second Language and Immigrant Services: * services at no cost for eligible immigrants in Halton Region Programs include: * LINC/ESL Classes (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada and English as a Second Language) * Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Individuals * ESL Assessments * ESL at Work * Job Search Workshops (JSW) * Settlement Information Specialists Many of these programs and services are available at multiple locations in Halton Region |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8 am-8 pm * evening hours Sep-Jun only |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Call for eligibility information |
| Application | Call to arrange an interview |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Apprenticeship Preparation ; Business Assistance Services ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Prejob Guidance ; Professional Skills Development Support ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |
