London Service Providers

*SDC next to an agency name denotes they are Service Delivery Standards Certified.

ATN Access Inc. *SDC
Assistive Computer Technology Assessment and Training; Business Software Competency Testing and Training; Specific Learning Disability Compensatory Strategies; English and Math Upgrading.

Central Library
Employment Resource Centres make job search technology and career information available to all Londoners. We're Here to Help You Find the Job You're Looking For! London Public Library Career Centre Drop by for a tour of job seeker resources:

Centre for Lifelong Learning
Computer Studies, Modern Languages, Science, Business Courses, English, Mathematics and more...

Fanshawe College
Variety of skill-based training programs assistance with developing employment and training plans. Modules include: computer-training, job search skills, resume writing, and academic upgrading.

The Counselling and Student Life Department: Offers a fee-for-service Career Planning Service, which includes formal vocational testing, test interpretation, career researching instruction, and individualized career plan development.

Blueprints Program: Helps develop a personalized training plan - combines academic upgrading, employability skills and General Education Development (GED) 114, 355 Wellington Street (Galleria Mall) London, 519-432-1220

Job Connect: Job Connect is designed for individuals who need help in finding and keeping jobs.

Goodwill Career Centre *SDC

Services for all ages and abilities at 390 King Street, 519-850-9675

Employment preparation, job search skills, resumes and cover letters, interview and networking skills
Assessment, diagnostic services and return-to-work services
Cash register and customer service training
Employment supports for people with disabilities: job coaches, job maintenance and retention services
Resource Centre with free Internet access, job updates and employment resources
Group employment planning with a component for the mature worker, and individual counselling for those in receipt of EI or reachback at 171 Queens Avenue. 519-660-6888
Self employment supports for people with disabilities offered in partnership with the Small Business Centre at 316 Rectory Street, 519-452-487

Goodwill Staffing Service *SDC at 390 King Street, 519-850-8367

Matches job seekers with employers' short and long term openings. Supports for individuals with barriers. A range of assignments, both skilled and unskilled, is available.

Hutton House
Hutton House Employment Services helps people with physical, mental health, learning and developmental disabilities find and keep a job.
Career Exploration * Self Discovery * Learn how to write a Resume * Develop & Improve Work Skills * Explore Employment Options * Computer Assessment and Training * Set Goals * Job Development * On and Off-site Job Coaching to Learn a New A Job * Advocate for Workplace Accommodations * And More!!
To apply, call 519-472-1541 ext. 232.

Ontario Works Resource Centre *SDC
151 Dundas St. 2nd. Floor
Free for all Ontario Works participants: Computers for typing resumes, Internet access, videos about job searching, interview skills, fax machines, photocopier and more...

Over 55 (London) Inc.
Strives to secure employment for people 55 years of age and older.

Pathways Skill Development & Placement Centre *SDC
Downtown
210 Dundas St., 2nd Fl, London ON
Tel: 519-667-7795
North East
1295 Highbury Ave. N, London ON
Tel: 519-913-0200
Email: enquiries@pathways.on.ca

We are a non-profit agency founded in 1989. We exist to assist individuals to overcome barriers to meaningful employment.

We offer a variety of programs and services to help employment seekers unlock their potential and improve their skills.

Our Employment Preparation services help employment seekers learn to develop resumes, prepare for interviews and rediscover the necessary confidence to re-enter the workforce.

Our Skills Training programs provide short-term industrial skills training which prepare participants for work in London’s leading manufacturing, construction and property maintenance organizations.

Our Employment Placement team assists individuals with their job search. In order to help these individuals succeed, we have developed strong relationships with many of London’s leading employers to match their hiring needs to our skilled candidates.

We maintain an Employer focus, and have designed our curriculum with the needs of employers in mind. Our employment professionals match employers’ workforce needs to the skills of our clients for the best fit and long-term success.

We offer Language and Skills Training to English Learners. This takes place at our second site in North East London in partnership with the Centre for Lifelong Learning, World Vision, and Citizen and Immigration Canada. This site is also available as a community resource.

Small Business Centre
Information and counselling service for potential entrepreneurs and small business owners. Assists with such things as, developing a business plan, resource library, business counselling, business name registration, workshops and seminars.

University Of Western, Office Of The Registrar
Stevenson-Lawson Building Rm. 190 519-661-3898
Provides counselling before and after admission for prospective, newly admitted and current adult learners at Western. Assists adults with concerns, issues and difficulties associated with the re-entry process and course selection.

WIL Employment Connections *SDC
The Skill Centre
141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor
London ON N6A 1G3
(enter off Market Lane only)
Voice: 519.663.0774
Fax: 519.663.5377
Email: careerinformation@wil.ca

Employment Counselling
Alone or combined, employment counselling provides individuals with valuable support in the employment planning and development process.

WIL Employment Counsellors can help you:

Explore employment goals
Discover employment services and training available to you
Gain a better understanding of the current job market
Develop an action plan to achieve your employment goals
Work through and resolve work-related issues
Access professional licensing information
Connect with services to assess international credentials

No fee service for those unemployed and seeking work

Career Development

Career Possibilities Workshop
Explore a variety of career options, or participate to confirm a career choice you have already made.

Individual Careeer Assessments
Career Planning Tools assist individuals in making informed career choices by evaluating interests, aptitudes, skills and personal approach to work.

Grade 12 Equivalency (GED)

Community Access Program (CAP)
The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada initiative (funded by Industry Canada), which aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. WIL is the network coordinator for the London CAP Network.

ClothingWorks
ClothingWorks is a not for profit organization (sponsored by WIL) that provides interview clothing free of charge for men, women and young adults who have a referral from a London employment counselling or training agency.

Service Canada
Employment Resource Centre:Local telephone & fax service, Internet, word processing, Winway Resume template.

Social Insurance numbers; Employment Insurance applications. On-line services: Employment Insurance, Job Bank, Labour Market Information.
Telemessage services: Employment (English and French) 519-645-4575 (includes Job Bank); Insurance (English) 519-645-4580 or (French) 1-800-808-6352.
Electronic Labour Exchange

Literacy London Inc. 70 Jacqueline St. 519-452-2660 x 69712
Literacy London offers Essential Skills training, literacy/numeracy training, computer assisted learning and employability training. Learners work one on one or in a small group setting and programs are held at various community locations, as well as at Wheable Centre. Literacy London also offers the 4 week Employment Track Express program at your workplace. Learners can attend day or evening sessions. GED upgrading is also available. To register call: Irene at 452-2660 x 69712.

Program is free and intake is continuous.

London Training Centre
Hospitality Orientation Program: This Employment Assistance Service (EAS) program which is funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) has been designed to provide employment services for people looking for work in the Foodservice/Hospitality industry. This fulltime program is two weeks long and includes practical “hands on” experience in a commercial kitchen as well as group classroom sessions.

Computer Skills for Employment: This Employment Assistance Service (EAS) program which is funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and is provided at no cost to the participants has been designed to provide the pre-employment computer skills people need to help them find work. In order to register you must be referred through an Employment Counsellor. For more info contact the: Intake Coordinator 519-685-4331.

Hospitality Employment Services Temporary Banquet Staffing Agency: Providing Skills, Training, Certifications and Employment. For further information please contact: Scott Shuker 519-685-4331

London Employment Help Centre *SDC
A Three-Tiered Program for adults ( over 25 ) who are unemployed:

Career and Information Centre - With all the Resources needed to conduct an independent job search
Employment Planning and Preparation- Counselling assisted career exploration, resume creation and job search skills.
Job Development Placement Services- Qualified clients are matched with employers - A subsidized On- The -Job-Training- Program.
London Employment Help Centre On-line Counselling: Need On-Line Counselling? Log onto the website and click the On-line Counselling or click the following link:
http://www.lehc.ca/onlinecounselling.shtml

Click on "Register a New Account" link, fill in the necessary information. An email will be sent to your mail account with a link to take you back to the login page. Fill in your newly created login name and password and then choose the link to Eligibility. Then, fill out the Participant Needs Questionnaire and Intake form and viola within 24 hours (except on weekends) our virtual counsellor will respond with suggestions, referrals, leads & job search tips to assist you. We offer a chat room exclusive to interactive clients for job search or employment assistance.

Job Finding Club: For Clients who want to find the best possible job in the shortest possible time. The Job Finding Club is a three week, full day (6 Hours) job search program conducted by the Centre in a group of twelve to fifteen. Club members need to have a defined job objective, be ready for work and be willing to use proven methods of finding employment.

Nokee Kwe Occupational Skill Development *SDC
Provides career planning, vocational assessment, one-to-one vocational counselling and the Native Employment and Training Service and the Native Literacy Program.

Career Directions Program: A flexible career planning and personal skills assessment program for adults who want to take a good look at alternative career possibilities. Two week assessment process to explain what you're best at and a 4 week intensive group career planning program with on-site workshops.
To find out more Call (519) 667-7708

Confirm your career direction by evaluating your interests, aptitudes, skills and personal approach to work
Change careers by exploring options and evaluating your current vocational abilities

Y.O.U. Youth Opportunities Unlimited *SDC
Job Search Resource Centre: Computers, Fax, Copiers (all ages)

Job Search Resource Centre: Computers, Fax, Copiers, (all ages)
Employment Services: Job Connect 1:1 Case Management and Job Referral Services (Youth 16-24 yrs), Workshops (all ages), Training Programs
Academic Upgrading: GED
Volunteer Placement: Industrial & Customer Service Placements
Casual Labour Line: (all ages) Temporary work opportunities
Youth Support & Advocacy: See YAC under Youth Services section

WomanPower Inc.
Drop-in resource centre (career consultations, interest testing, career planning library and internet work stations for resume or job search, information and referrals to appropriate services). Offered every Tuesday evening at Brescia College. Please call for room location.