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STRIDESouth Halton, Worksite, Supported Employment |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | Worksite Training Program 905-693-4252 ext 4 or 6; Employment Connections Program 905-693-4252 ext 5 or 7; Youth Employment Program 905-875-6276 | ||
| Fax | 905-842-5702 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Oakville | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o STRIDE 388 Main St E Milton, ON L9T 1P8 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | mcox@stride.on.ca | ||
| Website | www.stride.on.ca | ||
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter | ||
| Primary Contact | Mark Cox, Manager, South Halton; Phone: 905-842-7248 * 905-330-5417; Fax: 905-842-5702; Email: mcox@stride.on.ca | ||
| Alternate Contact | Bonnie Trimble, Youth Employment Coordinator; Phone: 905-875-6276; Fax: 905-842-5702; Email: btrimble@stride.on.ca | ||
| Primary Executive | Anita Lloyd, Executive Director; Phone: 905-693-4251 ext 224; Fax: 905-693-9183; Email: alloyd@stride.on.ca | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Halton South | ||
| Description | * assists individuals with barriers to employment to assess and upgrade work strengths and employment potential * provides an opportunity to set and meet vocational goals, learn job search skills, obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community Employment Connections Program includes: * employment planning: developing a realistic employment goal * support coordination: assistance with successful transition to employment; advice on funding supports to access training and employment opportunities * employment preparation: assistance with resume updates, job searches, applications and interview skills, vocational life skills training * job placement: assistance with job searches by establishing contacts that can lead to employment * "on the job" training/coaching: providing support to individuals while training on the job * job maintenance: providing ongoing follow-up to help maintain employment Worksite Training Program offers: * preparation for competitive employment * learning and practicing vocational life skills in a structured work environment * increased self-esteem and independence * earn a program training allowance * learn marketable skills such as shipping and receiving, quality control, tow motor operation, health and safety, team leader * develop an individual service plan focusing on long-term goals * identify employment barriers and problem solve to achieve future work opportunities Youth Employment Program provides: * a client centred program that responds to the varied employment needs of transitional aged youth, 16 to 24 years, who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. * outreach service to meet youth in the community, accessing at-risk youth who traditionally are not seeking services * youth-oriented service that will assist youth in developing the skills they need to become contributing members of their communities | ||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm | ||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up individuals facing barriers to employment | ||
| Application | referral by a physician, psychiatrist, health worker, family or self | ||
| Fees | None | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Established | 1983 | ||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of Halton ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Ministry of Community and Social Services ; United Way - Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, Burlington and Greater Hamilton | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity | ||
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| Service Categories | Prevocational Training ; Vocational Rehabilitation ; Work Experience ~ Mental Health Issues | ||
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