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Program:
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YMCA Community Initiatives and Employment Services - Hanover
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Address:
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The Morrow Centre
425 10th St, Unit 7
Hanover, ON
N4N 1P8
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Matt Shute - Director, Community Initiatives and Employment Services
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Service Description:
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Community resource centre providing employment assistance, housing support, community justice programs, youth in transition worker program and youth gambling awareness programs
Employment Services - Staff assist job seekers with resume
and cover letter writing, online applications and job searching *
computers, printers, internet, photocopier,
fax and telephone available for use free of charge * resources available
for creating resumes and cover letters and researching post-secondary
education and apprenticeship programs * no appointment needed, drop in * appointments available at satellite locations in Dundalk,
Durham, Flesherton, Markdale, Meaford and Thornbury - call 519-371-9222 for an appointment
Job Seeker Supports - Employment Advisors provide job search
assistance for people who are unemployed, under-employed, laid-off,
searching for a first job or
looking to re-enter the workforce * email employment@osgb.ymca.ca
Employer Supports - YMCA staff work with employers to qualify
for financial hiring incentives, provide candidate referrals, and advertise job opportunities on the free Job Board * email employment@osgb.ymca.ca
Rural Housing and Homelessness Outreach - Provides
assistance to adults in Bruce County, and youth 16 and over in Grey or
Bruce County, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or dealing with
other housing issues * services and support are provided in the
location that is easiest for the client to access * in situations of
immediate need, emergency short-term shelter may be arranged * an action
plan will be created and implemented to find, secure, and maintain
longer-term housing * assistance with Ontario Electricity Support
Program
(OESP) applications, utility arrears, identification services, food
security, referrals to employment, eviction prevention, and encampment
support are also available * email housing@osgb.ymca.ca
Settlement and Language Services - Offers support to newcomers * services include community connection activities, newcomer workplace support, Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) English language classes, citizenship preparation, Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), information, orientation, and referrals for community and government services * email settlement@osgb.ymca.ca
Community Justice
- Programs for youth and adults involved in minor crimes * programs
include Youth Justice Circle, Diversion/Restorative Justice programs,
Youth Crime Prevention and Awareness, Community Service Orders for
adults * email justice@osgb.ymca.ca
Youth in Transition Worker Program - Offers support to young adults as they transition out of the child welfare system into independent living * program helps young adults identify and pursue personal goals, connect with community supports and promote healthy lifestyle choices * email yitw@osgb.ymca.ca
Youth Gambling Awareness Program
- Prevention and education program aimed at youth 8-24 years of age as
well as those who influence and work with youth * age appropriate
presentations are designed to support youth to develop strategies to
reduce the harm associated with youth gambling * email gambling@osgb.ymca.ca
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Application:
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Call or visit for employment services
Call for information about referrals to housing support, community justice, youth in transition worker, youth gambling awareness programs, settlement and languages services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website
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Area Served:
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Bruce County and Grey County
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Map
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