Resource and Information Centre
A job-search library provides clients seeking employment access to computers, internet, newspapers, photocopying, scanning, faxing, job postings, books and resources.

Monthly workshops cover topics such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, basic internet use, resumé writing and the hidden job market.

The Resource and Information Centre provides access to the following:

• desktop computers
• printer
• telephones dedicated to job search (local calls only)
• fax machines (local faxes only)
• scanners
• photocopier
• several daily newspapers
• extensive library covering all aspects of job search.

The computers have Microsoft Office applications to create the documents you need, such as resumés, cover letters, follow-up letters and references.

All computers have internet access.

Employment Counselling
Trained counsellors provide professional one-on-one guidance to clients and assess their needs and qualifications, The counsellor helps the client develop a return to work action plan and directs them to appropriate resources for their job search. Clients are also given information on how to access Government of Ontario training programs, such as Second Career, the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program and Apprenticeship opportunities.

Career Exploration
This is a one-week program for clients with a referral from their employment counsellor to investigate different career options by exploring their personality type, interests, skills and values.

Age Works
This one-week program is specialized to assist job seekers aged 40+ with a referral from their employment counsellor to find employment. The program identifies the strengths and skills of the mature job seeker, teaches techniques for conducting labour market research and provides help with resumé writing and interview preparation.

Newcomers Job Search Workshop
This is a specialized one week program to help newcomers achieve their career goals in Canada in the shortest possible time. New Canadians will learn about our labour market, employer expectations, successful workplace practices and employment standards. Participants will also develop a marketable resume, cover letter and interview skills.

Moving Forward Pre-employment Program

Moving Forward is an eight week pre-employment and workplace training program for adults with mental health issues offered in partnership with The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Over the eight week period, the Moving Forward pre-employment program offers two weeks of career exploration, one week of basic computer search skills, two weeks of job searching skills, three weeks of workplace success strategies, and one-on-one counselling support.

To qualify to attend, you must be:

• in receipt of Ontario Works
• at least 21 years of age
• have previous work experience
• unable to maintain employment due to mental illness
• able to attend program hours of Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Upcoming sessions of Moving Forward are scheduled as follows:

January 9 – March 2, 2012
Location: Neighbourhood Link, 3036 Danforth Avenue

March 5 – April 27, 2012
Location: CAMH, 901 King St. West

May 7 – June 29, 2012
Location: Neighbourhood Link, 3036 Danforth Avenue

To register, contact your Ontario Works caseworker.

Helping Employers
For employers looking to hire, we offer the following services:

• Job development services
  Our job developers create community partnerships and liaisons with employers to integrate clients into the workforce. As employer representatives, they provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure the success of our candidates.
• Pre-screened candidates
  All of our candidates have undergone careful screening of their skills, experience, qualifications and readiness for work by trained Employment Counsellors and Job Developers.
• Skilled and experienced workers
  Our pool of experienced workers has candidates from a wide range of employment backgrounds, which helps us find the perfect match for your employment needs.
• On-going coaching
  Should a worker need assistance to transition to their new workplace, we are there to help at no cost to you. With you, we will develop a training plan and monitoring schedule to ensure the success of our candidates.
• Training subsidies
  In appreciation of the costs that you may encounter in training a new employee, our Job Developers will discuss the possibility of offering a subsidy for the training period.

Resource and Information Centre Hours:

Monday	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Resource and Information Centre and related employment services are provided in English. We are pleased to also offer our Employment Services brochure in Chinese and Bengali, available for download here:

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Click to download:
Neighbourhood Link Employment Services schedule
(Acrobat [PDF] format, ~75K)