Job Search
The process of looking for employment can take time, thought and a lot of energy. Luckily there are a wide variety of job search tools available as well as resources to help support your career search. Assistance with resume writing, practicing interviewing skills, as well as professionals who can help you to assess which jobs best fit your skills and interests are all widely available. Recruiters can help to place you in a position within your field, and job banks and websites list current postings and job openings. But where do you start? There are both free, and government-provided resources available, as well as private, paid companies and associations who can assist you in your job search. We are here to help you decide the best place to start.
You are not alone. Connect with others who may be going through the same thing, find professional help and resources near you. The Kinjunxion community is here to help.
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come join our Job Fair to find your next big job
November 30, 2017
Spanish
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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YWCA Hamilton - Employment Resource Centre - 75 MacNab St
Offers free training sessions and skill upgrading opportunities to assist participants in finding employment.
Services include:
* Computer and internet access.
* Phone, photocopying and faxing services.
* Job search information and resources.
* One-on-one resume, cover letter, and portfolio building.
* Assistance with labour market research and post-secondary resources.
* Mock interview and follow-up techniques.
* Access to our career resource literature, Career Cruising interactive resource and Scott's Business Directories.
* Workshop and training sessions covering job search techniques, computer basics, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy, Smart Serve training, WHMIS, and Safe Food Handler certification.
Services include:
* Computer and internet access.
* Phone, photocopying and faxing services.
* Job search information and resources.
* One-on-one resume, cover letter, and portfolio building.
* Assistance with labour market research and post-secondary resources.
* Mock interview and follow-up techniques.
* Access to our career resource literature, Career Cruising interactive resource and Scott's Business Directories.
* Workshop and training sessions covering job search techniques, computer basics, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy, Smart Serve training, WHMIS, and Safe Food Handler certification.
PATH Employment Services
Agency that specializes in working with clients who have disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre - Apatisiwin Program
Provides support and assistance to clients in their pursuit of permanent employment, through resume writing, job search counseling, and computer access, fax/photocopying services, access to job listings, training course listing, education/occupation resources. Apatisiwin is a Swampy Cree word meaning "Employment, Training and Jobs".
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre - Apatisiwin Program
Provides support and assistance to clients in their pursuit of permanent employment, through resume writing, job search counseling, and computer access, fax/photocopying services, access to job listings, training course listing, education/occupation resources. Apatisiwin is a Swampy Cree word meaning "Employment, Training and Jobs".
Career Foundation (The) - Completing the Circle - Hamilton Central
A youth employment initiative that consists of 5 weeks of paid Group-Based Employability Skills workshops, followed by a work placement of 12 weeks. Successful applicants can also receive a retention bonus for successfully retaining their job for the 12 week work experience period.
Hamilton. Ontario Works - Career Development Centre
Community Placement
Job Development
Workshops (#Hired, workplace specific)
One on one employment counselling for ODSP Participants; referred by ODSP Case Manager only.
Helping Hands – Training
Job Development
Workshops (#Hired, workplace specific)
One on one employment counselling for ODSP Participants; referred by ODSP Case Manager only.
Helping Hands – Training
Hamilton. Ontario Works - Career Development Centre
Community Placement
Job Development
Workshops (#Hired, workplace specific)
One on one employment counselling for ODSP Participants; referred by ODSP Case Manager only.
Helping Hands – Training
Job Development
Workshops (#Hired, workplace specific)
One on one employment counselling for ODSP Participants; referred by ODSP Case Manager only.
Helping Hands – Training
YWCA Hamilton - SISTER Program - 75 MacNab St
A free employment program enabling young women to develop and enhance their life and employability skills and make successful transitions into the labour market. This program includes 4 weeks of paid training and 12 weeks of paid placement.
Mohawk College - Co-op Services
Provides support to Mohawk co-op students and to employers seeking to hire or currently working with co-op students from Mohawk College. A free job posting service offered.
Autism LifePath - Autism Job Club - Mailing Address
Provides a network for social and technical support with skills development delivered through group training and potential one-on-one mentoring.
* meets twice a month for peer-to-peer and parent-to-parent support
* provides professional guidance and skills training towards finding employment
* meets twice a month for peer-to-peer and parent-to-parent support
* provides professional guidance and skills training towards finding employment
Halton Industry Education Council
Purpose is to enhance career education and help youth make informed career decisions.
Major programs and services:
apprenticesearch.com:
Free, virtual interactive, on-line service that serves the entire Province of Ontario
* provides information on apprenticeships
* helps connect people looking for skilled trades employment
* apprenticeship opportunities
* employers offering apprenticeship training and jobs
* free apprenticeship job matching
Career Centre:
* provides centralized current resources
* stimulates exploration of occupations and future trends in the world of work
* helps Halton students make effective transitions from school to the work place by integrating the resources of business, education, government, labour, community organizations
School to Career Programs:
* Provides Halton students the opportunity for hands-on learning in a workplace environment
* HIEC website gives links to the various programs available in Halton
Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council (HAAC):
Community group whose members meet to identify, communicate and resolve problems inherent in the skilled labour shortage
The Real Game Series:
Career explorations program for Grade 7 students geared to bringing real life experiences into the classroom
Employer Registry:
* Ontario's free online community connecting employers and tomorrow's workforce
* across the province, businesses can use this system to connect with elementary and high school students via a range of learning opportunities coordinated by Educators and Passport to Prosperity Coordinators
Women as Career Coaches:
Annual spring event celebrating women's goals, pathways and accomplishments
* involves a variety of women from different occupational pathways to encourage and help young women become better informed about the variety of options available to them in the world of work
Men as Career Coaches:
Intergenerational mentoring program that encourages community members to act as career coaches and discuss their goals, career pathways, and accomplishments with younger generations
Major programs and services:
apprenticesearch.com:
Free, virtual interactive, on-line service that serves the entire Province of Ontario
* provides information on apprenticeships
* helps connect people looking for skilled trades employment
* apprenticeship opportunities
* employers offering apprenticeship training and jobs
* free apprenticeship job matching
Career Centre:
* provides centralized current resources
* stimulates exploration of occupations and future trends in the world of work
* helps Halton students make effective transitions from school to the work place by integrating the resources of business, education, government, labour, community organizations
School to Career Programs:
* Provides Halton students the opportunity for hands-on learning in a workplace environment
* HIEC website gives links to the various programs available in Halton
Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council (HAAC):
Community group whose members meet to identify, communicate and resolve problems inherent in the skilled labour shortage
The Real Game Series:
Career explorations program for Grade 7 students geared to bringing real life experiences into the classroom
Employer Registry:
* Ontario's free online community connecting employers and tomorrow's workforce
* across the province, businesses can use this system to connect with elementary and high school students via a range of learning opportunities coordinated by Educators and Passport to Prosperity Coordinators
Women as Career Coaches:
Annual spring event celebrating women's goals, pathways and accomplishments
* involves a variety of women from different occupational pathways to encourage and help young women become better informed about the variety of options available to them in the world of work
Men as Career Coaches:
Intergenerational mentoring program that encourages community members to act as career coaches and discuss their goals, career pathways, and accomplishments with younger generations
Mohawk College - Co-op Services
Provides support to Mohawk co-op students and to employers seeking to hire or currently working with co-op students from Mohawk College. A free job posting service offered.
