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Youth Employment Services Job Connect
Office phone: 416-504-5516
Fax: 416-504-4654
E-mail:
Web site: www.yes.on.ca
Address: 555 Richmond St W, Ste 711, Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Mail Address: Box 115 555 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Bathurst St-Queen St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Contacts: Craig Milson, Marketing and Outreach Co-ordinator
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9-5; Wed 9-6; Fri 9-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; French
Eligibility: Unemployed and out of school youth 15-30 years

Information and Resource Service (IRS): -- walk-in community resource for anyone seeking employment and/or training

Employment Planning and Preparation (EPP) and Job Development and Placement Support (JDPS) -- persons 16 years and over, out of school and out of work, and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Three service components tailored to meet individual needs:

• Information and Resource Service (IRS) -- workshops, information and resources on careers and occupations, the local labour market, training opportunities and job search strategies
  -- information on apprenticeship training and resources for internationally trained individuals seeking employment consistent with their skills and experience
• Employment Planning and Preparation (EPP) -- individual support to clarify employment needs and develop an action plan, assist with making decisions, and searching for a job
• Job Development and Placement Support (JDPS) -- placements into employment for work experience and/or on-the-job training

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects Apprenticeship programs; Employment; Immigrants; Job search training; Refugees; Vocational counselling; Young adults; Youth Other Services See List Record ID MET0254 Last complete update 2007-12-19 Last modification date 2008-03-31