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Organizations throughout Ontario
Employment & Training Programs More information about employment services and training programs is available on the web site of the Canadian Abilities Foundation at http://www.abilities.ca. Go into the Projects and Services section and use the Directory of Disability Organizations in Canada. There is a lot of useful information on the site, as well as many relevant links.
Ontario Disability Support ProgramThere are 13 Ontario Disability Support Program offices throughout Ontario. The ODSP has a component called Employment Supports which recognizes that many people with disabilities can and do want to work. To apply, contact a worker at your local Ministry of Community Services and Social services for an application Package.
What type of help is offered?- help in developing an employment plan
- employment preparation and training
- technical aids ranging from mobility devices and reading aids to adapted computers as well as the training to use them
- interpreter, reader, note taker, and intervening services
- travel, route, and orientation training
- job placement support
- job coaching and help with job searches
- on-the-job training
- transportation assistance while you are training for a job
Eligibility for ODSP Income Support
Applicant with a physical or mental impairment which is: - continuous or recurrent
- lasting 1 year or more
- a barrier to employment
- verified by a qualified professional
and who is: - willing and able to prepare for, accept and maintain competitive employment
- a resident of Ontario
- able to work in Canada
- over 16 years of age
Who is Not Eligible?
Recipients of: - Ontario Works
- CPP-D
- Employment Insurance
- WCB or WSIB
- Insurance Act Benefit (after 21 June 1990)
- Ministry of Health, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
- an insurance policy
More Information
Barrie
705-737-1311
Hamilton
905-521-7280
Kingston
613-545-4553 or
800-267-0236
London
519-438-5111
Mississauga
905-897-3100
North Bay
705-474-3540
Ottawa
613-234-1188
Peterborough
705-724-9292 or
800-663-8560
Sudbury/Sault Ste. Marie
800-465-5561 or
705-564-8153 ext 234
Thunder Bay/Kenora
807-473-3130 or
800-544-6443
Toronto
416-325-0693
Waterloo
519-886-4700
Windsor
519-254-5355
Ontario March of DimesThe Ontario March of Dimes has offices throughout Ontario, offering several employment programs for people with disabilities. Specific service vary from region to region. For further information about Ontario March of Dimes, visit their web site at http://www.dimes.on.ca.
Assessment
Focus on outcomes: OMOD provides a large number of assessment services to a wide range of customers and clients, in both the private and public sector. Services include:- Functional Abilities Evaluation
- Physical Demands Analysis
- Job Analysis
- Home Site Assessment
- Vocational Evaluation
- Transferable Skills Analysis
- Labour Market Survey
- DAC Designation
More Information
Hamilton
905-522-2253
Kingston
613-549-4141
London
519-457-3070
Niagara
800-263-4742
Ottawa
613-225-3912
Sault Ste. Marie
705-945-1044
Thunder Bay
807-345-6595
Toronto
416-425-3463
Waterloo
519-579-5530
Diskovery®: Job Training for Today's Workplace
Ontario March of Dimes knows how important it is that their clients acquire the skills necessary to meet the demands of today's workplace.
Current Programs- Desktop Publishing
- Administrative Assistant
- Graphics Technician
- AutoCAD Technologist
- Computer Programmer
- Accounting Assistant
- Secretarial
- Personal Effectiveness Training
- LAN
- Call Centre/Customer Service Computer Based Training
- Certified NetWare Engineer
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer
- Certified Intra NetWare Administrator
Note: Not all programs are available in each region.
Contact the nearest office for more information.
More Information
Barrie
705-737-2496
Hamilton
905-388-1719
Niagra
800-263-4742
Ottawa
613-761-1390
Thunder Bay
807-473-8448
Toronto
416-425-3463 ext 244
Job Placement
Ontario March of Dimes believes that one of the most powerful tools for adult independence is a job. To that end, they assist their client secure a high quality job by conducting a highly provocative job search. Their clients are also taught job search techniques, including résumé writing, interview skills, researching job opportunities and the closing deal.
More Information
Hamilton
905-522-2253
Kingston
613-549-4141
Mississauga
905-276-6252
Niagara
800-263-4742
Ottawa
613-225-3912
Peterborough
705-749-1989
Sault Ste. Marie
705-945-1044
Sudbury
705-674-3377
Thunder Bay
807-345-6595
Timmins
705-267-2183
Toronto
416-425-3463
Waterloo
519-579-5530
Job Finding Club
This program is for those who are currently receiving Employment Insurance or who have been receiving Unemployment Insurance in the past 3-5 years. Clients will find a supportive environment and will be able to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the 21st Century.
Clients receive:- A professional looking video
- Practice video interviews
- Personal tutoring in cold call methods
- Access to classified, computerized job lists
- Access to a large employer data base
More Information
Peterborough
705-749-0257
Toronto
416-425-3463 ext 244
Supported Employment
This program assists people who require additional supports to find and maintain work. It focuses on job interests, motivation to work, and adaptations that integrate the client into the workplace and community. Job coaches are available to help identify job skill, special adaptations and other supports to maintaining a job.
More Information
Hamilton
905-522-2253
Kingston
613-549-4141
Niagara
800-263-4742
Ottawa
613-225-3912
Sault Ste. Marie
705-945-1044
Sudbury
613-674-3377
Thunder Bay
807-345-6595
Timmins
705-267-2183
Toronto
416-425-3463 ext 244
Waterloo
519-579-5530
Link Up's mandate is to increase training and employer opportunities for persons with disabilities in Ontario.
Job seekers can come into the service either by self-referral or referral from one of their Employment Network Partners. Potential clients who have not been referred by an Employment Network partner must attend one of the Information/Orientation sessions. In these sessions, clients learn about the available services and what their options are.
Employment Services
Employment services include recruitment, placement, wage subsidies, work placements and job trails.
Take Action Phone Centre
This training program is for those clients who are job ready and interested in honing their job search skills. Job seekers learn how to market themselves to potential employers.
Referrals
Clients who are not eligible for Link Up Employment services are referred to other organizations which can meet their needs.
Client Resource Centre
All clients are welcome to take advantage of the Link Up Client Resource Centre. The centre is fully accessible with two personal computers, two telephones, a fax machine, and access to a printer and photocopier.
LinkUp Employment Services
To help you develop your back-to-work action plan.- write your employment history
- define your skills and abilities
- identify your interests
- evaluate the labour market
Training that Works
If you need a little extra help to bring you up to speed, Link Up can help you decide what training is right for you, and show you how to access the learning opportunities available in the classroom, in the community, and on the job.
Eligibility- Persons with a disability
- Candidates 18 years of age or older
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Unemployed
More InformationLaryssa Papayais, Administrative Support, Intake Assistant
Training Co-ordinating Group for Persons with Disabilities
801 – 1075 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2B1
416-413-4922 ext 27
416-413-4927 fax
Email: lpapayanis@linkup.ca
http://www.linkup.ca
Ontario Ministry of Education & Training
Workplace Support Services - Apprenticeship Branch
An apprenticeship is a formal agreement between a person who wants to learn a skilled trade, an employer who needs a skilled worker and the provincial government. These apprenticeship programs, regulated by the provincial Ontario, fall into 4 categories: construction, industrial, motive power, and the service industries.
The Government of Ontario offers its Apprenticeship Program through more than 20 offices throughout the province.
Eligibility- Participants must have an employer in Ontario.
- Participants must be at least 16 years old.
- Most trades require a minimum education of Grade 10.
- Apprenticeships are 90% on-the-job training with 10% in-school component and may last from 2-5 years.
More Information
To contact the nearest Apprenticeship and Client Services office,
dial the telephone Operator (0) and ask for "Zenith 20860"
You will be connected to the nearest Apprenticeship Office.
This is a toll-free long distance call.
Academy of Learning -
Computer & Business Career CollegeThe Academy of Learning is an effective and respected learning centre, providing computer, business, and career skills. Locations throughout Ontario are listed on the Academy of Learning's web site at http://www.academyol.com.
Individual Certificate Courses
- Microcomputer Basics
- Introduction to Personal Components
- Operating Systems:
- Windows® & MS-DOS®
- Database Management
- Accounting
- ACCPAC Plus®
- Basic Bookkeeping
- Simply Accounting®
- Word Processing
- WordPerfect®
- Word® Spreadsheets
- Excel®
- Lotus®
- Office Skills
- Business Correspondence
- Business Math
- Business Planning
- Customer Service
- Introduction to the Internet
- Job Search & Résumé writing
- Management Fundamentals
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Outlook®
- Office Procedures
- Punctuation & Writing Skills
- Workplace Success/Entrapreneurship
- Keyboarding
- Introduction
- Skill building
- Graphics
- CorelDRAW®
- Power Point®
- Microsoft Publisher®
Career Diploma Programs
- Entrepreneurial Business Applications
Up to date business skills are taught for those interested in starting their own business or moving up to senior positions. This programs teaches people the skills they need to start their own small business. - Office Clerk
This program educates and prepares students with the necessary office skills to join the work force. Hence, they would be able to hold positions in offices of all types: large and small; private, educational, or governmental. - Word Processing Clerk
Students are taught today's most popular word processing and communications software applications. They will acquire all the skills necessary for today's computerized offices. - Accounting Clerk
Opportunities are provided to students to apply and acquire knowledge of accounting, book keeping, and general office skills. This knowledge will enable students to meet the demands of today's business environment. - Administrative Assistant
Students will learn today's popular software applications including: word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and other office skills. This will help them enter various positions in the work force. - Executive Secretary
At the end of the course, the participants are able to meet the challenges of the office environment and are good communicators, knowledgeable in word processing, document presentation, and essential software. - Computerized Accounting
Students are provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business and accounting concepts as well as office skills to meet the demands of today's business. In addition, they will be able to prepare and maintain the accounting and bookkeeping records for any type of company or their own business. - Microcomputer Business Applications
Students are taught the most popular computer software applications used in today's businesses. Hence, they will be given an opportunity to acquire skills in this area. - Microcomputer Software Support
Students will be given a chance to enter and progress in the field of microcomputer software support. At the end of the program, students will surely be able to survive the highly technical workplace. - Business Office Skills
Students are given the opportunity to acquire and apply the knowledge of office skills to meet the demands of today's businesses. There is an unlimited amount of career opportunities here.
CDI College of Business and TechnologyCDI College of Business and Technology is a leading private post-secondary career training organization in Canada with locations in Brampton, Mississauga, North York, Oshawa, Scarborough and Toronto. Its many different courses almost guarantee a good career upon graduation.
Courses- Programmer Analyst Diploma
- Network Specialist Diploma
- Network Technician Diploma I
- Network Technician Diploma II
- LAN Administration Diploma
- Microcomputer Business Applications Diploma
- Computerized Accounting Diploma
Professional Development Workshops- Getting to Know You (1 day)
- Communications Workshop (4 days)
- Develop your Personal Marketing Program (1 day)
- Employer Expectations
Note: To earn a diploma, students must complete all workshops.
Job Search Workshops
Workshops are provided with all CDI College of Business and Technology's Diploma programs. These include:- Orientation
- Interview Techniques I
- Skill Building
- Networking Techniques
- Employer Contact Techniques
- Interview Techniques
- Job Search
- Ongoing Support
More Information
Brampton
905-453-2777
Mississauga
905-848-8585
North York
416-663-8585
Oshawa
905-434-8585
Scarborough
416-291-6662
Toronto
416-929-8585
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