Several local programs and services are available to assist in linking employers and job seekers together. These programs and services are supported by both Federal and Provincial initiatives. As well, several programs are focused on summer employment opportunities for youth.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Job Connect
This is a provincially funded youth employment program that is delivered by Algonquin College in Renfrew and Lanark Counties. The program supports young people who are out of school, out of work, and are between the ages of 16 and 24. It also assists employers who hire youth by helping cover training costs for participants.
Job Connect also offers young people who are interested in working in a skilled trade with the opportunity to earn a $1,000 apprenticeship scholarship. To qualify these youth must return to school to gain the necessary academic requirements for apprenticeship training and must be under 25 years of age. (See Apprenticeship Information)
- Renfrew County: www.algonquincollege.com/jobconnect
- Lanark County: www.jobconnectperth.com
Service Canada
The local offices of Service Canada provide information for both employers and job seekers on a wide range of labour market issues. The following locations have local offices:
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Renfrew County: Arnprior, Pembroke & Renfrew
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Lanark County: Carleton Place, Perth & Smiths Falls
Use the following link to find the locations of each office and to access information about what services are offered at each site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/menu.shtml
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Job Connect Summer Jobs Service
This program helps young people between the ages of 15 and 24 find a summer job. The program is open to all high school, college, and university students who will be returning to school in the fall. Eligible employers are offered a wage subsidy to help cover the costs of employing students. This program is also delivered by Algonquin College in both Renfrew and Lanark Counties.
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Renfrew County: www.algonquincollege.com/jobconnect
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Lanark County: www.algonquincollege.com/lanark
Rural Summer Jobs Service
This program helps students between the ages of 14 and 24 to find jobs in rural Ontario from April to September. Opportunities exist for businesses and community organizations to receive a subsidy to hire students for up to 16 weeks. This program is provincially funded and is delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
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For more information, e-mail: Kevin.Odair@omafra.gov.on.ca
Ontario Government Programs
The Ontario Government funds and delivers a number of summer jobs programs for students. These include the following:
• Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program
• Ontario Rangers Program
• Summer Jobs Service
• Summer Company Program
• Summer Experience Program
• Ontario Government Regular Summer Student Hiring
• Ontario-Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program
See: www.edu.gov.on.ca for more information on the programs
Government of Canada
The Summer Work Experience (SWE) program is delivered in partnership with various groups in the private, public, and not-for-profit sector and is aimed at providing summer employment opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30. Amoung the programs offered are the Summer Career Placement Initiative and Service Canada Centres for Youth. Wage subsidies for employers are available. For more information, visit the following websites: