Second Chance Employment Counselling
Site: Guelph - 177 Norfolk St
Service: Ontario Employment Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0498 | Last Modified: 07 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2018 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Satellite offices are located at 435 Stone Rd W, Suite 213, in Guelph, as well as Arthur, Erin, Harriston, Palmerston, Rockwood and Mount Forest -- call Guelph office for more information on hours, services and locations at these other sites. |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | 2nd Chance ; Canada-Ontario Job Grant ; COJG ; YJC ; YJCS ; YJL ; Youth Job Connection / Youth Job Connection Summer ; Youth Job Link |
| Office Phone | 519-823-2440 |
| Fax | 519-823-2691 |
| info@2ndchance.ca | |
| Website | www.2ndchance.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jenni Brooks, Program Manager; Email: jbrooks@2ndchance.ca |
| Primary Executive | Chris Baginski-Hansen, Executive Director; Email: chansen@2ndchance.ca |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Norfolk St and Suffolk St |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible - Norfolk location ; accessible offices located at Stone Road Mall location, Suite 213 and in Fergus at 160 St David St S, Unit 104 -- can make arrangements to meet with clients at these locations |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training, work experience * help in maintaining employment * information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Link – youth-focused career exploration and career management workshops * job search, readiness and matching assistance for year-round part-time or summer jobs Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers For employers: Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year Ways2work -- paid pre-employment training, paid job placements, certifications, supports for employers and participants while on placement RISE (Resource Independence Support Employment) and ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment) -- supportive employment programs for individuals with disabilities who are looking for work Visiting offices located in Erin, Harriston, Mount Forest, Palmerston, and Rockwood |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Arthur ; Erin ; Guelph ; Harriston ; Mount Forest ; Palmerston ; Rockwood |
| Eligibility | Self-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school Youth Job Connection -- Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment Youth Job Connection Summer -- Ontario residents 15-18 years who intend to continue high school or go on to postsecondary education after the job placement * focus on those facing challenging life circumstances and at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work Youth Job Link -- Self-service information and resources, any youth 15-29 years, including students * Job matching services, youth 15-29 years, including students, who reside in Ontario and are eligible to work in Canada Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention |
| Application | Call or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/employmentontario |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Career Awareness ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Job Training Expense Assistance ; On the Job Training ; Prejob Guidance ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Employment Issues ; Vocational Assessment ; Work Experience |
