Record #: OAK4420 | Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2018 |
Contact Information | |
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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 |
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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 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 |