The focus of Ontario Works is on preparing people for employment -- getting them the help they need to find the shortest route to a paying job. Through referrals to basic education, training for new and updated skills, practical work experience, and job placement, Ontario Works is equipping people to find and maintain employment.
Employment Counselling
One-on-one counselling
Resume development
Job search strategies
Career planning
Goal setting
Workshops
Job Search Overview
Employment Readiness Modules
Understanding Yourself & Others
Budgeting
Maturity Counts
Enhanced Job Search Overview
Beyond Parenting
ACTION
Keeping That Job
Essential skills assessment
Employment Resource Centres
Referrals are made to various Employment Resource Centres throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville where participants can access:
Internet
Career Information
Computers
Local Newspapers
Resume & Cover letter preparation
Labour Market Information
Fax Service
Photocopier
Telephone Access
Job Search Tips
Friendly, Helpful Staff
Employment Related Expenses
Clothing
Shoes/Boots
Work Gloves
Transportation
Childcare
Books/School Supplies
Courses
Glasses
Equipping people to find and maintain employment.
When more people work, everyone wins
Locations of Employment Resource Centres:
Brockville
Employment and Education Centre 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville, ON
Prescott
South Grenville Resource Centre 292 Centre St., Prescott, ON
Gananoque
Keys Employment Services 215 Stone Street South Gananoque ON K7G 2A3
Kemptville
North Grenville Employment Resource Centre Kemptville Shopping Mall 2600 Highway #43 - Unit #21 Kemptville, Ontario
