Employment Supports

Employment Support

Employment Support means education, training and job search resources.

We also provide access to employment counseling and workshops covering topics like:

• Cover letters
• Resume Building
• Job Search Strategies
• Job Interview Skills
• Financial Management
• Dressing for Success
• Goal Setting

Community Placement

Community Placement is unpaid work experience that gives you helpful contacts with community organizations, helps you learn new skills, and gain self-confidence.

You may find your own placement, like volunteer work that you are already doing. You may also be referred to a Community Placement arranged by Ontario Works staff.

Placements usually last up to six months. If there are longer training opportunities, they may last longer than six months.

You will not be asked to volunteer more than 70 hours per month.

Employment Placement

Employment Placement is for people who are ready to find and keep work.

Job Development staff try to match you with employers looking for your skills. You may also be referred to an Employment Resource Centre to work with someone there. If you are job ready and have an up-to-date resume, ask your Case Manager today about Employment Placement.

Employment Resource Centres

Employment Resource Centres are located across Leeds and Grenville. You have access to many services at these Centres:

• Internet
• Fax Service
• Career Information
• Photocopier
• Computers
• Telephone Access
• Local Newspapers
• Job Search Tips
• Resume & Cover letter  preparation
• Friendly, Helpful Staff
• Labour Market Information

Locations of Employment Resource Centres:

Child Care

Funding may be available for child care costs to allow you to complete the work-related activities you have agreed to in your Participation Agreement.