Employment & Training
The Employment and Training department provides a full range of effective services, from literacy programs to employment services. Through our programs we are committed to supporting individuals as they make changes to increase opportunities for success in their lives.
Pre Employment and Training:
Employment:
Pre-Employment and Training Programs
The Pre-Employment Training (PET) Programs provide essential skills training to prepare individuals for employment, further education & training and movement towards personal independence goals. Programs offer individualized, goal-oriented training in reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills. Workshops are also offered to enhance communication skills and self-advocacy skills as well as self-management and self-direction skills.
Phone: 613-789-7418 ext. 226
Fax: 613-789-7431
Email: jang@ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Contact: Jan Goatcher
PET Skills
Location:
550 Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5L5
Monday to Friday: 9a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Services provided:
- PET Skills helps you to achieve your education, training and employment goals
- Improve reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills
- Instruction is offered through individualized learning and small group workshops
- This program offers flexible times and allows you to work at your own pace
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Emily Knights, (613) 789-7418 ext. 244
Email: eknights@jhsottawa.ca
“The experience of coming to John Howard has been a very good one in my case… The day I first came here for an assessment I was made to feel at home….. I was given the time it took to fit in and….. now I am able to read aloud and feel comfortable doing it. John Howard and the people…. have helped my thinking of my self image and esteem, being able to see that I can work toward my goals that I couldn’t see possible” - Barry
PET Links
Location:
550 Old St. Patrick Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5L5
Services provided:
- PET links is a part-time, academic upgrading program that prepares you for post-secondary college education, apprenticeship, and work
- Courses lead to the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate which is recognized by community colleges, apprenticeships and employers
- This program offers individualized learning delivered by an Algonquin College teacher and a job coach to help you identify your career goals and develop a plan for further training and/or employment
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Kim Jorgensen, (613) 789-7418 ext. 230
Email: kjorgensen@jhsottawa.ca
“It’s a really wonderful opportunity to help people out who want to finish high school and do it faster.”
“I’m getting used to learning and studying again.”
“I like the fact that I only have to come 2 days a week because it gives me the time to still work and spend time with my family.”
PET Reach
Urban Connections
Locations:
Shepherds of Good Hope
The Well Drop-In
St. Andrew’s Residence
W.I.S.E. (Women Increasing Skills for Employment)
Location:
Cornerstone Women's Shelter
Services provided:
- Reading, Writing & Computer Skills
- Employment Preparation
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Emily Knights, (613) 789-7418 ext. 244
Email: eknights@jhsottawa.ca
LEAFS (Literacy & Employment Access For Survival)
Location:
Centre 454 Drop In and Hope Outreach
Services provided:
- Reading, Writing & Computer Skills
- Employment Preparation & Job Search Assistance
- Life Skills Workshops
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Kim Jorgensen, (613) 789-7418 ext. 230
kjorgensen@jhsottawa.ca
New Turn
Location:
Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services
Services provided:
- Helping participants to return to work, education and life
- Servicing individuals who are participating in Drug Treatment Court
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Kim Jorgensen, (613) 789-7418 ext. 230
Email: kjorgensen@jhsottawa.ca
PET Works
Services provided:
- Increased work productivity & self-confidence
- Offers the skills workers need to perform their jobs efficiently, thoroughly and safely
- Group workshops & individualized training: Communication skills, Customer Relations, Teamwork, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution and Time Management
Benefits include:
- For all employers, employees and job seekers
- Improved customer service
- Services can be offered on-site at the workplace
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Mary Taylor, (613) 789-7418 ext. 239
Email: mtaylor@jhsottawa.ca
PET Pass
Services provided:
- On-line computer skills upgrading program
- Independent learning at individual pace
- Instruction in computer basics, internet, e-mail, business fundamentals, Microsoft Office and many other programs
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Contact: Emily Knights, (613) 789-7418 ext. 244
Email: eknights@jhsottawa.ca
PET Programs are funded by the government of Ontario, United Way and City of Ottawa
Employment
Our Employment Programs provide individuals with assistance to prepare for, find and keep employment. Both the Employment Service and Hire Power programs offer individualized, goal-oriented assistance along with workshops on various topics, including resume writing, job search/networking, interview skills, shining on the job, Apprenticeship and trades. Smart Serve and WHMIS workshops provide certification, and are also available on-line. Workshops are offered in the community, schools and on-site. During the Spring and Summer, we provide employment assistance to students through our Summer Jobs Service program. In addition, employers are assisted with their hiring needs throughout the year with job fairs and access to training incentives.
Hire Power Employment Services
Phone: 613-789-7418
Fax: 613-789-7431
Email: nthompson@jhsottawa.ca, dbellware@jhsottawa.ca
Contact Neally Thompson or Deborah Bellware
Address:
550 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 5L5
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Program Description:
Assists individuals who have been in conflict with the law, or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system, to prepare for, obtain & maintain meaningful employment.
Program objectives/goal:
- Secure meaningful employment
- Develop employment skills
- Improve employability
- Achieve healthy life-work balance
Target population:
- Underemployed and unemployed, and
- Have been in conflict with the law or at risk of becoming justice involved
Services provided:
- Employment coaching
- Job development and placement
- Job retention support
- Resource room: access to computers, printer, fax, telephone for job search
- Employment workshops
- Professional resumes and cover letters
- Career assessments
- Screening and Recruiting for employers
Community Employment Resource Centre
Phone: 613-828-2123
Fax: 613-828-2683
Email: lhaparimwi@jhsottawa.ca
Web: www.cercottawa.ca
Contact: Loveridge Haparimwi
Address:
415 Hazeldean Road
Kanata, ON
K2L 4C6
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday : 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Program Description:
The Community Employment Resource Centre, through the Employment Service program, assists individuals to access training, and prepare for, find and maintain employment. It also provides assistance to employers to find and hire qualified employees. The Resource room offers a welcoming environment for individuals with information, resources and 11 computers available for public use.
Program objectives/goal:
To provide free employment services to job seekers in the west end of Ottawa, and to assist employers to meet their hiring needs.
Target population:
Individuals of all ages can access our services.
Services provided:
- The Employment Service offers a range of services, tailored to meet individual needs, including: Resource information, Employment planning and preparation, and Job search and placement support.
Services for Job Seekers:
- Individual employment counselling
- Access to subsidized placement
- Career assessments
- Interview preparation and job search support
- Résumé development
- Workshops
- Job Fairs
- Summer jobs for students (April to end of August)
Available resources include:
- job postings
- computers with high speed Internet access
- fax machines and printers
- telephones
- business directories, newspapers and journals
- training opportunities and labour market information
- apprenticeship, education and career information
- information on a wide variety of community resources
Employer services:
- Pre-screening and referring candidates for hire
- Posting job openings
- Providing training subsidies for eligible new hires
- Hosting Hiring and Job Fairs
- Subsidies for hiring Summer students
Referral Source/Information for clients to become involved:
Walk – In service
Highlights:
- Off-site employment counselling services available at YMCA-YWCA Employment Resource Centre (Kanata), Elizabeth Wyn Wood Alternate School and at Frederick Banting Alternate School
- Outreach services available at our Hire Power Employment Services program at 550 Old St. Patrick Street
“Thank you for all your help with getting my resume up to par and sending me in the right direction for employment….it is an excellent service. I will definitely recommend it to my friends”. Joey
This Employment Ontario program is funded by the government of Ontario
