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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2673 | Last Full Update: 24 Nov 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Women's Centre of Halton has suspended all in-person interaction. All workshops, in-person peer support, legal clinics and tax clinic have been suspended indefinitely. Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Office Line 905-847-9104; Support Line 905-847-5520 |
| hello@womenscentrehalton.com | |
| Website | thewomenscentreofhalton.com/services/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/WomensCentreHalton/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/womenscentrehalton/ LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/womenscentrehalton |
| Primary Contact | Amanda Galbraith, Operations Manager; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: hello@womenscentrehalton.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Simona Rosenblood, Volunteer Coordinator/Employment Coach; Email: simona@womenscentrehalton.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Kate Holmes, Executive Director; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: kate@womenscentrehalton.com |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) ; Grants ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Women's Centre of Halton has suspended all in-person interaction. All workshops, in-person peer support, legal clinics and tax clinic have been suspended indefinitely. Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 --------------------------------------------------- Employment Services teach a variety of skills in a woman-centred environment * personal skills assessments * unique approach to barriers that are faced by women entering the work force, tailored to specific needs * explore educational opportunities or career advancement * explore job markets, target appropriate organizations * learn to self-promote * teaches resume/cover letter writing * job searching, interviewing and networking skills * networking, self-marketing * write sample thank you letters, follow up calls scripts * attend information sessions/career fairs * explore self-employment options Group workshops and individual coaching available. * five week series offered five times yearly * call for information |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu 10 am-3 pm * by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Women |
| Application | Call for registration and information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Available with 24 hour notice |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) 1515 Rebecca St, 2nd Flr, Suite 229 Oakville, ON L6L 5G8 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Third Line and Rebecca St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Career Counselling ; Job Search Support / Training |
| Service Categories | Career Counselling ~ Women ; Prejob Guidance ~ Women |