Halton Industry Education Council
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BTN4504 | Last Full Update: 28 Oct 2016 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-634-2575 |
| Fax | 905-634-2705 |
| info@hiec.on.ca | |
| Website | www.hiec.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonIndustryEducationCouncil LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-industry-education-council Twitter: twitter.com/haltoniec |
| Primary Contact | Krystin Lovat-Fraser, Administration; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 10; Email: klovat-fraser@hiec.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Marilyn Fish, Manager, Finance and Administartion; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 22; Email: mfish@hiec.on.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Between Appleby Line & Burloak Dr |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Appleby Line and QEW |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | HIEC |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A nonprofit organization that is a joint venture between industry, education and community partners in Halton Region whose main purpose is to enhance career education and help youth make informed career decisions. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Kelly Hoey, Executive Director; Phone: ext 11 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Purpose is to enhance career education and help youth make informed career decisions. Major programs and services: apprenticesearch.com: Free, virtual interactive, on-line service that serves the entire Province of Ontario * provides information on apprenticeships * helps connect people looking for skilled trades employment * apprenticeship opportunities * employers offering apprenticeship training and jobs * free apprenticeship job matching Career Centre and Career Centre online: * provides centralized current resources * stimulates exploration of occupations and future trends in the world of work * helps Halton students make effective transitions from school to the work place by integrating the resources of business, education, government, labour, community organizations. School to Career Programs: * Provides Halton students the opportunity for hands-on learning in a workplace environment * HIEC website gives links to the various programs available in Halton. Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council (HAAC): Community group whose members meet to identify, communicate and resolve problems inherent in the skilled labour shortage. The Real Game Series: Career explorations program for Grade 8 students geared to bringing real life experiences into the classroom. Employer Registry: * Ontario’s free online community connecting employers and tomorrow’s workforce * across the province, businesses can use this system to connect with elementary and high school students via a range of learning opportunities coordinated by Educators and Passport to Prosperity Coordinators Women as Career Coaches: Annual spring event celebrating women's goals, pathways and accomplishments * involves a variety of women from different occupational pathways to encourage and help young women become better informed about the variety of options available to them in the world of work Men as Career Coaches: Intergenerational mentoring program that encourages community members to act as career coaches and discuss their goals, career pathways, and accomplishments with younger generations FutureForce Halton: Brings together a variety of industry, education and business leaders * provides an opportunity for companies and organizations to help avert workforce shortages that could profoundly affect the Halton community. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Youth, all Halton elementary and secondary students, adult job seekers/career changers interested in finding out information about any occupation. |
| Application | Contact for information. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Academic Counselling ; Apprenticeship Preparation ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Prejob Guidance ; Vocational Education ; Work Experience |
