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Program:
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Skills for Change - Thorncliffe Employment Centre - Integrated Employment Services, Overlea Blvd
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Phone Numbers:
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416-645-2489
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Address:
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65 Overlea Blvd Suite 260
Toronto, ON
M4H 1P1
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Location:
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Cross streets: Thorncliffe Park Dr and Overlea Blvd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Contact for information
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Radhika Sharma - Senior Manager of Employment Services
rsharma@skillsforchange.org
Heather McLean - Director, Programs and Services
hmclean@skillsforchange.org
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Service Description:
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium, and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Fees:
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None
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better jobs Ontario
Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household- services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto
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Last Updated:
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3/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=133107
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