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Organization:
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Career Foundation, (The) - Integrated Employment Services, Empower Abilities Program - Lawrence Ave W
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Phone Numbers:
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416-243-0066 ext 531
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-223-8231
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Fax:
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416-243-6802
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Address:
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2100 Lawrence Ave W Suite 103
Toronto, ON
M9N 3W3
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Location:
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Cross streets: Weston Rd and Lawrence Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms ; designated parking
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Nicole Presutti - Contact Manager
416-264-2100 ext 236 * npresutti@careerfoundation.org
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Service Description:
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers- offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium, and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with disabilities of legal working age must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better Jobs Ontario
Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto
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Last Updated:
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4/23/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=188018
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