Career and Job Search Help Blog

Employment services in Ontario are changing and haven't settled down yet.

Check out this article, One-Stop Employment Services from Possibilities, the Toronto's online employment resource centre.

Possibilities says that agencies that delivered services targeted to specific groups such as newcomers or women will be revamping their services to serve all population groups. In the meantime, some Toronto Employment Resource Centres which offer a minimum of services will run until at least April 2012.

See the full article.

For in depth information about the changes and how it will affect job hunters, see the Employment Services Implementation FAQ from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. 

For example, the FAQ says that "agencies and organizations providing the new model will help people find work. The services provided include job search strategies, such as resumé preparation, as well as information about different careers and occupations, the local labour market, employment and training opportunities, on-the-job training and/or work experience. They also include information about all Employment Ontario programs and services, as well as information about and referral to other community services and supports."

Find an employment resource centre or other job hunting help through a search of 211Toronto. Your tax dollars have paid for these services!