The Neighbourhood Group Community Services - Neighbourhood Link Support Services - Employment Services

Program:

Employment Services

Organization:

The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
Neighbourhood Link Support Services

Phone Numbers:

416-925-2103 ext 5418

Fax:

416-691-8466

Email:

infoES@tngcs.org

Website:

tngcommunityto.org/Programs-Services/Employment

Address:

c/o Employment Services
3036 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
M4C 1N2

Intersection:

Victoria Park Ave and Danforth Ave

Location:

Toronto (Taylor—Massey)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Resource Centre: Open Mon-Fri 10am-3pm

Service Description:

6 Employment programs provide one to one and group assistance to people who are looking for employment or training

Offer workshops on various topics * One to one employment counselling * job matching with employers * specialty programs for youth newcomers to Canada and people experiencing mental health barriers to employment * financial and other supports may also be available for those who qualify

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - An Employment Ontario program offering financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training to promote existing or hire new employees

Employment - Employment Ontario program * professional one-to-one assessment and job search guidance by trained counsellors * assistance in developing an individualized return to work action plan and appropriate resources for job search * information on how to access Government of Ontario training programs and support funding

Moving Forward - Mental Health Pre-Employment Program - A full-time eight-week essential skills program offered in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * career exploration, computer training, job search skills and techniques, workplace success strategies, life coping and management strategies, health and wellness, and individual counselling support throughout

New Knowledge, New Steps for Newcomers Program - A full time, eight-week essential skills program for immigrants to navigate the Canadian job market and education system * Participants learn about labour market trends and Canadian business culture, and receive vocational assessments, one-to-one counselling, job search skills and activities, as well as professional networking opportunities. Currently offered virtually

Youth Works - A 14-week, full time, paid pre-employment program for young people 16-30 years old, who are out of school or out of work and are looking for employment. * include 6 weeks of employability workshops provided to enhance job search skills * CPR and First Aid certification * one-to-one support * assistance in obtaining a paid, two month work placement

Services and Programs:

Employment Resource and Information Centre

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Must be unemployed or working 20 hours or less, eligible to work in Canada, have a social insurance number and photo ID. Some programs have other eligibility requirements

Languages:

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)

Area Served:

Toronto