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Resources – Area Code 807
Employment Services & Training Programs
Anishinabek Employment & Training ServicesOffers assistance in the development of a skilled aboriginal work force through the provision of individual and community based employment and training initiatives.
Individual Based Programs
Career Planning- Employment Counselling
- Career & Skills Assessments
- Job Search Strategies
- Résumé & Interview Preparation Skills
- Information on current jobs
- Referral to other agencies when needed
Training Purchase
Provides skills training for individuals who have gone through a job search and have identified an employment opportunity requiring particular training.- Job Opportunities
- Targeted Wage Subsidy
- Mobility Assistance
- Self Employment Assistance
- Community Job Development
- Workplace Based Training
- Job Creation Partnership
Group Training Purchase- Job Opportunities
- Targeted Wage Subsidy
- Summer Career Placement
Eligibility- Unemployed
- Out of school for 12 consecutive months
- Training will lead to employment/offer of employment
- Program must not be eligible for Band Post Secondary funding
- Demonstrated need for assistance
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Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
602 – 34 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario
807-346-0307
807-346-0310 fax
Email aets@tbaytel.net
Employment Training Department
Career & Employment Preparation Program
(CEPP)
Information & Referral Service
Individuals can use the on-site resources centres in Dryden, Geraldton, Marathon and other northern communities to research useful information about careers, occupations, labour market trends, training opportunities and job search strategies.
Employment Planning & Preparation (EPP)
Through workshops, clients can clarify their employment needs, establish employment goals, and develop action plans. This program is available in Dryden, Geralden, Marathon and northern communities.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
These programs train individuals to develop specific skills relevant to their career goals.
EligibilityYouth - 16-24 years of age
- Resident of Ontario
- Eligible to work in Ontario
For EPP - Out of school or training for 8 of the previous 16 weeks
- Unemployed for the previous 32 weeks
For OJT - Out of school or training for any 16 of the previous 32 weeks
- Unemployed for 16 of the previous 32 weeks
More Information
Thunder Bay
807-475-6298
Dryden
807-223-4006
Geraldton
807-854-0652
Marathon
807-229-2037
(PUSH)
PUSH Northwest- Creates opportunities for people with disabilities in North-Western Ontario through job search and job skills training.
- Staff assists clients in discovering personal goals and occupational interests.
- Offers training for job search, interviews, applications, resumes and telephone skills.
Eligibility- Must be a person with a disability
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Persons United For Self Help, North-western Ontario Inc.
79 Court Street,Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4T7
807-345-3400
800-667-7814 (toll-free)
807-345-3533 fax
807-345-3438 TTY
Lakehead Employment ServicesEmployment Counselling Services- Employment counselling to qualified applicants
- Career planning assistance for effective decision making
- Job search strategies and ongoing job search support
Training opportunities
Information is available on training options funded by Human Resources Development Canada.
On-Site Resources- Internet access
- WinWay Résumé – computer program to assist in preparing résumé
- Copilot – computer program to assist with job search plan
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Red Sky Métis Independent Nation
Resource Centre for non-reservation Métis provides help in finding and preparing for employment.
Eligibility- Must be an off-reserve Aboriginal or Métis.
More Information
Red Sky Métis Independent Living Centre
406 East Victoria Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 1A5
807-623-4635
807-623-9331 fax
Email delrondo@baynet.net
Other Services
For information on other services available in the Thunder Bay area and elsewhere in Northern Ontario, contact:
Lakehead Social Planning Council
Community Information & Referral Centre
Victoriaville Mall, Thunder Bay
807-626-9626
807-625-9427 fax
Email circ@norlink.net
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Last Modified: 08/09/2006 01:59:57 PM
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