A SERVICE NETWORK

A sample listing of community service providers that offer services to residents of the City of Burlington, City of Hamilton, and the City of Brantford.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Brant County Branch | Promotes a positive approach to mental health through leadership, education, advocacy and support services. Provides employment assistance/counselling/vocational assessment and other services. 44 King St., Brantford, ON N3T 3C7 Tel: 519-752-2998.

City of Hamilton - Career Development Centre | Services include: Free access to telephone, faxes, photocopiers and stamps - Job listings, Service Canada job bank, job bulletin board, and newspapers - Computer stations to update your resume and cover letter, and to look for jobs on-line, job related email -  Materials on career planning and labour market information - Information on training, education, support services and community agencies - Employment reference library. 181 Main Street West, 3rd floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y4 Tel: Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 5208 or 5209.

City of Hamilton - Resource Centre | Services include: Free access to telephone, faxes, photocopiers and stamps - Job listings, Service Canada job bank, job bulletin board, and newspapers - Computer stations to update your resume and cover letter, and to look for jobs on-line, job related email - Materials on career planning and labour market information - Information on training, education, support services and community agencies - Employment reference library. 2255 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L9B 1K3 Tel: 905-546-2424 ext. 1547.

Community Resource Service (CRS) Employment Services | Community Resource Employment Services provide individual and job search support to help you find the right job. An Employment Ontario service provider. 1100 Clarence St. S., Suite 102, Brantford, ON N3S 7N8 Tel: 519-751-4357.

Employment Hamilton | Employment services for clients include: employment resource centre, job search workshops, career ounselling, job placement and financial assistance for skills development. 67 Victoria Ave S., Hamilton, ON L8N 2S8 Tel: 905-521-9125.

Goodwill - The Amity Group | Employment services for clients include: employment resource centre, job search workshops, career counselling, job placement, and financial assistance for skills development. 225 King William St., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-526-8482 ext. 307.

Grand Erie District School Board - Career Link | For unemployed individuals. Provides career assessment/research/employment/personal development assessments. Training: workshops for career exploration. 1 Market St., Brantford, ON N3T 6C8 Tel: 519-759-1412.

Hamilton Public Library Job Discovery Centres | Services include: Self service/individualized assistance, group workshops on job search topics, critiquing of resumes/cover letters, computers/Internet job search.

571 Barton Street East, Hamilton Tel: 905-546-3200 x1477
18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Tel: 905-546-3200 x1476
695 Queenston Road, Hamilton, Tel: 905-546-3200 x1038
467 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, Tel: 905-546-3200 x7858
100 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton, Tel: 905-546-3200 X 7193

L'Association canadienne-francaise de l'Ontario (ACFO) | Service provided in French, self-service resource centre, information, referrals. 627 Main St. East, Suite 200, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-540-1300.

Mohawk College | Employment services for clients includes: - Employment Resource Centre- Job Search Workshops- Career Counselling - Job Placement - Financial Assistance for skills development. 135 Fennell Ave W., Hamilton, ON L9C 1E9 Tel: 905-575-2177.

STARRT Campus | 481 Barton St. East, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3Y4 Tel: 905-575-1212 ext. 5000.

PATH Employment Services | Employment assessment and counselling for persons returning to work, barriers to employment explored and action plan developed and implemented, job search support, referral to appropriate employment service or vocational training programs. 100-31 King St. East, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A1 Tel: 905-528-6611.

St. Joseph Immigrant Women's Centre | Provides services to immigrant and refugee women by matching them with meaningful job opportunities as well as assisting with job search preparation and workshops. 8 Main St E, Unit 101,
Hamilton, ON L8N 1E8 Tel: 905-529-5209.

St. Leonard's Employment Services | Free Employment Ontario service offering a full range of counselling, services and resources. 466 Colborne St., Brantford, ON Tel: 519-756-7665.

The Centre for Skills Development & Training | Visit our employment resource centre for help with all your job search and career planning needs. The Centre has locations in Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Mississauga and Oakville. 860 Harrington Crt., Burlington, ON L7N 3N4 Tel: 905-333-3499 / 1-888-315-5521.

Vocational Pathways Inc (VPI) | For people who are unemployed/not in school full time. Identifies client needs/barriers. Refers clients to appropriate services, assists in developing Return To Work Action Plans (RTWAP) and screens Second Career applicants. 1051 Upper James St., Unit 102, Hamilton, ON L9C 3A6 Tel: 905-387-2220.

Wesley Urban Ministries | Employment services include: employment resource centre, job search workshops, career counselling, job placement and financial assistance for skills development. 195 Ferguson Avenue North, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-528-5629.

YWCA of Hamilton - BizSmartz | Helps people to start their own businesses. Includes business development program from market research to launch, mentoring and ongoing business counselling. 75 MacNab St. S., Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1 Tel: 905-522-9922 ext. 141.

Grand Erie District School Board - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada | Newcomers 18+/landed immigrant/convention refugee/anticipate permanent resident status Development of speaking/listening/reading/writing skills. 112 Tollgate Rd., Brantford, Ontario Tel: 519-751-2059.

Hamilton Cultural and Interpreting Services | Cultural interpretation/translation services available in over 70 languages. 105 Main Street East, Effort Square, Lower Level, Suite 101, Hamilton, ON L8N 1G6 Tel: 905-528-0080.

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board - LINC Discreet Skills Writing Course | Must have CLB Level 3/4. Focus is on writing, raises Canadian language benchmark one level in 8 weeks. There is a certificate at completion. 45 Young St, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-528-8890.

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board - Community & Continuing Education - LINC | Hamilton currently has four locations. The program includes development of speaking/listening/reading/writing skills up to LINC Level 5, computer training. Child-minding is available. Various Locations. Call for details - Tel: 905-561-2190.

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board - ESL services | For non-English speaking adults (18+), refugees, landed immigrants and refugee claimants. Focuses on speaking listening, reading and writing. Computer training is available.

300 Albright Road, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-561-2190.
77 James Street N. 3rd Level, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-525-8833.
140 Centennial Parkway N., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-573-0941.
155 Queen Street N., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-529-1840.
565 Sanatorium Rd., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-383-6732.

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board - ESL - St. Charles Adult Education Centres | For: Non-English speaking adults (18+), refugees, landed immigrants and refugee claimants. Focuses on speaking listening, reading and writing. Computer training available.

60 Barlake Ave., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-526-9510.
380 Main St. E., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905 526 9510.
1603 Main Street West, Unit 3, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-526-9510.
150 East 5th St., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-526-9510.
45 Young St., Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-526-9510.

Mohawk College - LINC | Services include: development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, CLB levels Literacy to 5. 135 Fennell Ave. West, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-575-1212 ext 3199.

St. Joseph Immigrant Women's Centre - LINC | Women only classes available. Services include: development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, CLB levels Literacy to 7.

1119 Fennel Ave. E., #236, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-387-1100.
182 Rebecca Street, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-525-9676.
8 Main St. E. Ste. 101, Hamilton, ON Tel: 905-529-5209 ext 233.

Newcomer Connections | Your source for information on Brantford/Brant. Brantford offers newcomers big city living with a small town feel. This website has everything you need to begin calling Brantford your new home.

Community Centre for Media Arts | Monkeybiz.ca is Hamilton’s first and only site that gives you the chance to tell your stories, your way. Stream a video. Post some music. Write an article. We give you the opportunity to share your perspective through words, pictures or sounds. 3 Rebecca St. PO Box 57154, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4X1 Tel: 905-777-0640.

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board - St. Charles | Night School credit courses are available as an upgrade or a new credit, in-class or online* (permission from your day school principal is required). Classes run from February to June, two nights a week. Visit our website for a list of courses offered, and for registration information. *Only selected courses are available through e-learning.

Summer School: Credit courses are available as an upgrade, or a new credit. *New* selected credits can be done online. Visit website for a complete list of courses offered, and how to register.

International Languages Elementary, and International Languages Secondary (credit and general interest). Visit website for a listing of languages taught, and find a location near you.

John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area | Project HYPE (Hamilton Youth Preparing for Employment) is a youth employment program funded by Service Canada through Skills Link funding. The program is comprised of two distinct components: Group Based Employability Skills and Work Experience. Employment placement based on skills, interests, experience of each participant. Eligibility Criteria for Project HYPE participants: Age 15 – 30, out of school, with no grade 12 diploma, currently unemployed, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada and is legally entitled to work, not in receipt of Employment Insurance. 201-225 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8R1B1 Tel: (905) 522 4446.

Volunteer Hamilton | Volunteer Hamilton (VH) offers information and advice on volunteer engagement for youth. VH can accommodate walk-in, telephone or email inquiries. Through the online database of volunteer opportunities, VH help connect youth with meaningful volunteer opportunities. VH also offers a power point based information session, Volunteer 101, which is meant to inform, inspire and involve youth in volunteerism. This session is approximately one hour in length and can be presented at Volunteer Hamilton or off site locales. There is a moderate cost for non VH member organizations. 267 King St East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1B9 Tel: 905-523-4444.