!!! EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - GOVERNMENT !!!

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - GOVERNMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES CENTRE OF CANADA (HRCC)
A national employment service (formerly called the Canada Employment Centre) offering assistance in the following areas:

· Employment Insurance
· Job Order Listings (Computerized Job Banks)
· Labour Market Information
· Self Employment Assistance
· Wage Subsidy Assistance Employment Information
· Human Resources Development Canada Information
· Internet site - www.the-wire.com/hrdc.html
· Application for Social Insurance Numbers

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Location:
5343 Dundas Street W., 2nd Floor
(Dundas St. W. and Kipling Ave.)
Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 6K6

TRAINING INFORMATION CENTRE (T.I.C.)

What You'll Find at the T.I.C.:

• Occupational and Career Planning Information
• Labour Market Information
• Training Information
• Job Search Information and access to the Internet
• Small Business Resources
• Community Information
• General Information Sessions on 'The Steps to Successful Training'
• and much more...

Eligibility:
No eligibility requirements. No appointment necessary.

Location:
5353 Dundas Street West, Suite 101
(Dundas St. W. and Kipling Ave.)

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRES

EMPLOYMENT TOOLS:
• Access the INTERNET and BUSINESS DIRECTORIES for job leads
• Use COMPUTERS and PRINTERS to prepare your professional resume and cover letters
• Utilize the TELEPHONE to network with potential employers
• Use the FAX MACHINE to contact companies
• Learn from an extensive RESOURCE LIBRARY including books, audio cassettes, CD-ROMS, and videos

ATTEND WORKSHOPS ON:
• Effective Resume Writing
• Producing Winning Cover Letters
• Successful Interviewing Techniques
• Tapping into the 'Hidden Job Market'
• Job Searching on the Internet

ELIGIBILITY:
No eligibility requirements. No appointment necessary.

LOCATIONS/HOURS:
ETOBICOKE SOUTH
2930 Lakeshore Boulevard West
(Islington Ave. and Lakeshore Blvd. W.)
(416) 231-2295
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

ETOBICOKE
5353 Dundas Street West, Suite 105
(Dundas St. W. and Kipling Ave.)
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

REXDALE MICROSKILLS
1 Vulcan Street
(Martin Grove and Belfield Rd.)
(416) 247-7181
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am-9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm

REXDALE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE &
THE CENTRE FOR FOREIGN TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AND TRADESPEOPLE
1620 Albion Road, 2nd Floor
(Martin Grove and Albion Rd.)
(416) 748 7200
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm In Partnership with Human Resources Development Canada, and Ministry of Community and Social Services.

REXDALE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE
1530 Albion Road Shoppers World Albion Mail
(Kipling Ave. and Albion Rd.)
(416) 741-8714
Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm

ELIGIBILITY:
Youth 16 - 24 years of age, living in Etobicoke

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING CENTRES

Our employment counsellors provide free individual employment assessments that seek to identify your strengths, transferable skills, and pre-employment needs in order to chart a return-to-work action plan that will help you gain employment as soon as possible. Ongoing follow-up and support during the implementation of your action plan and afterwards is also provided.

To Access Our Services:
Schedule an appointment in person or over the telephone.

Locations:

1. Etobicoke Employment Counselling Centre
5353 Dundas Street West Suite 504
(Dundas St. W and Kipling Ave.)
(416) 394-4778

Eligibility:
All unemployed residents of Etobicoke who are eligible to work in Canada

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.rn.-4:00 p.m.

2. Rexdale Youth Resource Centre
1530 Albion Road Shoppers World Albion Mall
(Kipling Ave. and Albion Rd.)
(416) 741-8714

Eligibility:
All unemployed youth 16-24 years of age, living in Etobicoke

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

CAREER EXPLORATION CENTRE

Our 2 week service will help you to:

• Identify your interests, skills, aptitudes, and work preferences through selected assessments
• Develop a personal profile for career planning
• Research occupational and training information
• Understand the labour market
• Improve your self-marketing techniques

To qualify you must meet one of the following:

• have a current claim for Employment Insurance (El) benefits;
• have had a claim for regular benefits which ended within the previous 3 years;
• have received maternity or parental benefits within the previous 5 years and now want to return to the work force.

For referral to the next information session,
telephone (416) 394-6490

Location:
5353 Dundas Street West, Suite 501
(Dundas St. W and Kipling Ave.)
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9B 6H8