Employment Resource Centre

March 25, 2015 · 0 Comments

Did you know that the County of Dufferin Community Services has an Employment Resource Centre right in Shelburne. Its located at the Mel Lloyd Centre, 167 Centre Street, Entrance E.
The Employment Resource Centre can connect you to local service providers and government agencies who have the expertise to get the assistance you may need. They also offer access to a computer, Internet, fax and photocopy services to access and apply to job postings.
The Shelburne location has partnered with Service Canada, Contact North, Georgian Colleges, Employment Access (EmpACC) and the Upper Grand District School Board to broaden the range of services available at this location.
Service Canada is available at the centre every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to provide you with personalized access to Government of Canada services and benefits.
Contact North provides online and distance programs and courses from Ontario’s 24 public colleges, 22 public universities and 250 literacy and basic skills and training providers all without having to leave Shelburne. On site staff can provide information and assistance with registering in any of the over 25,000 courses available. For more information you can contact them at 519 925-8831.
Georgian College offers you access to assistance in creating an effective resume, local job postings, with job search networking and interview tips. Information about starting an apprenticeship and help accessing Employment Ontario programs. Here you can work with an expert who can be your “employment network” for Dufferin County. Find local labour market information, job matching and training options. Apply for funding to retrain for a career that is in demand. You can also learn how to start your own business. To get started call 519 942-9986 ext. 5641 or visit the centre.
EmpACC is a one stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. They promote the participation of persons with disabilities in the labour market, and are committed to assisting persons with disabilities to create individualize solutions to employment barriers.
While the Upper Grand District School Board offers continuing Education at the centre in mathematics, reading, writing and basic computers. They also can prepare you for secondary credits, College or GED and can help improve your essential skills for employment. They offer day and evening classes from September to June and individualized programs are delivered in a classroom setting. For more information they can be contacted at 519 938-9447.
The services and programs are constantly growing and changing at the Employment Resource Centre, depending on the needs of the community. To learn more about their programs you can contact them at 519 941-6991 or toll free 1-877-941-6991.

By Michelle Austen