Halton Industry Education Council
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4504 | Last Full Update: 10 Sep 2021 |
| 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 Instagram: www.instagram.com/haltoniec/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-industry-education-council Twitter: twitter.com/haltoniec Vimeo: vimeo.com/hiec |
| Primary Contact | Meghan Paton, Manager, Communications; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 13; Email: mpaton@hiec.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Violeta Bircanin, Manager, Finance and Administration; Phone: 905-634-2575 ext 22; Email: vbircanin@hiec.on.ca |
| Contact Form | https://www.hiec.on.ca/contact-us/ |
| 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 |
| Alternate Executive | Michelle Murray, Director of Operations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Focus is on partnership, mentorship and workforce development * work to build stronger connections between educators, employers and students * empower students to make informed and inspired career choices and connect with opportunities for experiential learning virtually and in their communities Major programs and services: ApprenticeSearch.com: Connects apprentices and employers using both technology and a people-centered approach * supports applicants who are looking for work in the skilled trades and employers who are looking to recruit new talent Career Development Lab: Offers programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway * Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners Virtual Career Lab: Modelled after the in-house Career Awareness Program for delivery at home and in school Women as Career Coaches (WACC) and Men as Career Coaches (MACC): Annual mentorship events that connect secondary students with adult mentors from a wide variety of career pathways |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Appleby Line and Harvester Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Apprenticeship ; Job Search Support / Training ; Work Experience |
| Service Categories | Academic Counselling ; Apprenticeship Preparation ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Job Search/Placement ; Prejob Guidance ; Vocational Education ; Work Experience |