vpi Inc

Ontario Employment Services

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Record #: NKT1775 Last Modified: 08 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2013
Record Details
FundingProvincial
Alternate NameEAS ; Employment Assistance Service ; Employment Ontario ; Second Career
Address NotesVaughan
Address398 Steeles Ave W, Unit 5 and 6
Vaughan, ON L4J 6X1
 
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Mailing Address398 Steeles Ave W, Unit 5 and 6 
Vaughan, ON L4J 6X1
Office Phone905-764-7538
Fax905-764-5466
TTY905-764-5085
E-mailaleyammakurien@vpi-inc.com
Websitewww.vpi-inc.com
Areas ServedNorth York ; Vaughan ; York Region ; Westminster-Branson and surrounding areas
IntersectionSteeles and Bathurst (half-way between Bathurst & Yonge)
HoursMon , Tue, Wed and Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs 8:30 am-8 pm
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilitySelf-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers 
 
Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school 
 
Employers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants’ skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention
ApplicationCall or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario Contact Centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/>
FeesNone
DescriptionHelps Ontarians find sustainable employment * assessment of skills, capabilities, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training and/or work experience and, in some cases, additional support to help maintain employment * information about all Employment Ontario programs and services * access to Second Career program to provide laid-off workers with skills training for high-demand occupations * information about, and referral to, other community services and supports

Incorporates services previously provided through Job Connect, Employment Assistance Services (EAS), Employment Resource Centres and other programs * Summer Jobs Service program remains separate for the time being
SubjectsEmployment ; Job search training ; Self employment ; Vocational counselling
Accessibilitywheel chair accessible