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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4420 | Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-333-3499 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-315-5521 |
| Fax | 905-634-2775 |
| info@centreforskills.ca | |
| Website | centreforskills.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreForSkills/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/centreconnect/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/centreforskills/ Twitter: twitter.com/CentreConnect YouTube: www.youtube.com/CentreforSkillsDevelopment |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Provides career and workforce development programs to help people at various stages of life (youth, job seekers, second career seekers and newcomers to Canada) get on a path to career success |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1998 |
| Primary Executive | LIsa Rizzato, Chief Executive Officer; Email: lisa.rizzato@centreforskills.ca |
| Funding | Provincial ; Federal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services include one-on-one job search coaching, workshops, settlement services, academic upgrading and funded and fee-based pre-apprenticeship skilled trades programs * collaborate with employers, providing free professional recruitment with access to pre-screened candidates, financial wage and training incentives and customized skilled trades training For more information see: * Services for Employers * Skilled Trades Training Programs * Employment Services * LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and Immigrant Services * Doorways - Literacy and Basic Skills Many of these programs and services are available at multiple locations in Halton Region |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8 am-7 pm (evening hours Sep-Jun only) |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by program, contact for details |
| Application | Call to arrange an interview |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Walkers Line and Harvester Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - for rental facilities and programs * 2nd floor (administration) not accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Employment / Training ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Apprenticeship ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; English as a Second Language ; Information & Referral Resources ; Job Search Support / Training ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship ; Supports for Newcomers |
| Service Categories | Apprenticeship Preparation ; Business Assistance Services ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Prejob Guidance ; Professional Skills Development Support ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |