Employment and work in Hamilton, Ontario
Ontario Works - (Hamilton) Central Office
Offered by Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
In short
Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job.
- Who it is for
- Adults, Families, People on a low income; Family with children
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help for my family, A job
- Where
- 250 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1H6
- How to reach
- (905) 546-4800 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. It offers two types of assistance:
Financial assistance, including:
- income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter
- health benefits for clients and their families
Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job. This assistance may include:
- workshops on resume writing and interviewing
- job counselling
- job-specific training
- access to basic education, so clients can finish high school or improve their language skills
In most cases, a client must agree to participate in employment assistance activities in order to receive financial assistance.
Emergency assistance is also available to people who are in a crisis or an emergency situation (e.g. people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety).
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 546-4800, or use the website.
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
250 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1H6
250 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1H6Hamilton, Ontario
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