Employment Ontario Employment Services Hamilton Service Providers

2 The new Employment Ontario model was launched across Ontario August 1, 2010 The new model ensures that no matter which Employment Ontario office an individual walks into, they will get the help they need Seven Service Providers offer the same full suite of employment services and training programs in Hamilton

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4 Other Services in our Community PATH Employment Services Hamilton Public Library - 5 locations City of Hamilton – Career Development Centre ACFO L’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario

5 The Employment Ontario Model Offers a range of resources, supports and service components Services are customized to meet specific client needs The one-stop service is convenient for clients Our priority is to offer high quality services that are flexible and responsive to both job seekers and employers

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7 Client Service Planning & Coordination CSPC is the initial point of contact for individuals seeking Employment Services Client meets with SP to determine the type of services required, ASSISTED or UNASSISTED There is no eligibility requirement for Client Service Planning and Coordination

8 Assisted Services Targeted to people who are unemployed (working less than 20 hr week), and out of school when they enter the Employment Service and are legally entitled to work in Canada Service Provider meets with the client to assess suitability for Assisted Services Exceptions can be made for the under-employed if warranted by the client suitability assessment, the labour market environment and the ES program objectives

9 Job Search Job Search provides structured and individualized support for clients that have: no career goals unrealistic job expectations poor self marketing skills Stability / personal issues been unsuccessful with their independent job search and other factors affecting employability

10 Job Matching, Placement and Incentives Employers may receive financial incentives to provide on-the-job training, apprenticeship training, job test placement and work experience opportunities SP matches clients’ skill sets to job opportunities Clients may receive training supports to address financial barriers to participation in the Employment Service Job/Training Retention Job Coaching or Mentoring to support successful training completion

11 Resource and Information R&I is a labour market service which is open to the public. This is considered an “unassisted” service. Staff guidance is available. Individuals can obtain information about: Careers, occupations and labour market resources Education, training and employment opportunities Other EO programs and services, other community programs, literacy services and other resources that support employability Career planning and job search strategies Access to computers, internet, fax machines, photocopying, phone Various job search workshops / info sessions are offered at each SP location. See SP info sheet or SP web-site

12 Second Career, OSEB and JCP All 7 Service Providers are responsible for determining suitability and eligibility for:  Second Career  Ontario Self-Employment Benefit  Job Creation Partnership Contact a Service Provider for more information

13 Summer Jobs Service Currently delivered by Mohawk College and Employment Hamilton Provides a $2 /hour subsidy for employers hiring eligible youth who are years of age and returning to school in the fall No decisions have been made regarding Summer Jobs Service for 2011

14 We Welcome Your Referrals! Each Service Provider has individual intake schedules and processes Please see the individual SP info sheets Job Seekers can use any ONE of the Service Providers for Assisted Services. It is the client’s choice R & I participants are welcome at any Service Provider as it is open to the public

15 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Service Provider We are happy to help!