Employment and work in Timmins, Ontario
CDSSAB - Ontario Works Employment Services
Offered by Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) - Timmins
In short
OW Employment Services are provided to individuals who must participate in various activities to continue to qualify for financial assistance.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, People on a low income; Youth, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A job
- Where
- 500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7
- How to reach
- Contact through Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) - Timmins: (705) 268-7722 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
OW Employment Services are provided to individuals who must participate in various activities to continue to qualify for financial assistance. Employment staff develop Participation Agreements (Outcome Plans) with clients that are aimed at enhancing employability, finding and maintaining employment and increasing earnings with the goal of financial independence.
Some of the activities that clients can engage in are:
- Basic Education
- Job Skills Training
- Learning, Earning & Parenting (LEAP)
- Job Search
Staff deliver some in-house workshops (WHMIS, Smart Serve) but there may also be other training opportunities within the community.
Funds may be available to clients to help with expenses associated with employment start-up or employment activities (e.g. work wear, licensing fee, transportation, child care). Clients can contact their Employment worker for Benefit requests forms as well as what other information is required.
Who can use it?
Persons receiving social assistance
How do I get in touch?
Call (705) 268-7722, or use the website.
Listed in Timmins, Ontario.
500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7
500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7Timmins, Ontario
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