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| What YOU can do at
The GAIN Centre |
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- Apply for Employment Insurance (EI)
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Access Birth
Certificate applications, Social Insurance Number (SIN) applications,
Canada
Revenue Agency Income Tax forms, Income Security Program information and
some forms, Passport applications, Child Tax Benefit
- Access to resource computers, photocopier
and fax for resume preparation
- Receive individual assistance with
job search and career development with an employment counsellor
- Attend employment preparation
workshops
- Get information and referrals on
training opportunities
- Health card renewal, or
replacement monthly (by appointment only)
- Access Job Bank and the Internet
- Receive individual employment
services and skills development for people with disabilities and/or
barriers
- Service Canada Satellite Office -
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 9 - 12 and 1 - 3:00 pm.
Additional services will include
- processing of replacement SIN
application $10 (Debit only)
- processing of first time SIN
applications (no cost)
- CPP, Employment Insurance inquires,
pleasure craft license, etc...
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| What EMPLOYERS can do
at The GAIN Centre |
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- Host a job fair
- Post opportunities on
the job board
- Access government
information and services
- Access information on
wage subsidy programs
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| EDUCATIONAL SERVICES at
The GAIN Centre |
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Thames Valley District
School Board
Strathroy Learning Centre
c/o Kenwick Mall
51 Front Street East
Strathroy, ON N7G 1Y5
salcoffice@tvdsb.on.ca
Phone - 519-245-3900
x116
Hours - 9:00am - 4:00pm |
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Summer Hours |
June 29 - July 30/09 - Monday
- Thursday -
8:30am - 12:30pm
For lesson pick up/drop off and book exchange. There will be no
counseling services available during this time
July 31 - August 28/09 - Closed |
| Business
Certificates |
Students
may earn credits for a certificate in one of three areas:
Accounting - Computer Skills -
Business Skills
The benefits of these certificates are to gain business
knowledge, add to your portfolio, use during interviews or use
as an extra. |
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PRE PSW Prep |
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This is available through Gateway to
Learning program for students that need to upgrade their skills
prior to taking the Personal Support Worker course. |
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Basic Computer Classes |
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Learn basic computer skills 3
afternoons during the week from 12:30 - 3:30 pm (continuous
entry). Evening classes are offered twice a year on Monday and
Wednesday nights. |
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English as a Second Language |
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Evening Classes (Mon & Wed) are
available during the school year. These classes are
small and open to anyone over 18. |
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Special Interest Courses |
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Safe Food Handling and First Aid and CPR courses are offered
periodically throughout the year. Please watch for signs or call
the school for details. |
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Strathroy Adult Learning Centre |
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Courses for 2009/2010 School Year (Schedule
subject to change) |
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Day Classes |
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Period 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Period 2
12:30 - 3:30 pm |
Term 1
(Sep 10 - Oct 27) |
BTT 20 -
Intro to Information Technology
BTA 30 - Information Tech Applications in Business |
ENG3C/3E -
English - Workplace & College Prep |
Term 2
(Oct 30 - Dec 13) |
BTT 20 -
Intro to Information Technology
BTA 30 - Information Tech Applications in Business |
EBT 40 -
Business English |
Term 3
(Jan 6 - Feb 23) |
BTA 30 -
Information Tech Applications in Business
BTX 4C - Information Tech in Business |
ENG 3C/4C -
English -
Grade 11 & 12 College Prep |
Term 4
(Mar 1 - Apr 26) |
ICS 3C -
Computer & Information Science and
BTX 4C - Information Tech in Business |
BDI 3C -
Entrepreneurship OR
CHT 30 - World History Since 1900 |
Term 5
(May 3 - June 18) |
TGJ 30 -
Communication Technology
MEL 3E - Math for Everyday Living |
GWL 30 -
Designing Your Future OR
BMI 3C - Introduction to Marketing |
Term 6
(Jun 28 - July 30)
Class times 8:30 - 12:30 |
ENG 4E/4C -
English - Workplace and College Prep |
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Night School |
Evenings
6 - 9 pm |
Term 1 (Sept 22 - Jan
26) |
Term 2 (Feb 16 - June
15) |
BTT 20 -
Intro to Information Technology
BTX 4C - Information Tech in Business |
BTT 20 -
Intro to Information Technolgy
BTA 30 - Information Tech Application in Business OR
TGJ 3E - Communication Technology |
BAI 3E -
Intro to Accounting
MEL 3E - Math for Everyday Living
MBF 3C - Mathmatics
ENG 3E/3C - English
OLC 40 - OSS Literacy Course |
BAN 4E -
Accounting for a Small Business
MAP 4C - College & Apprenticeship Math
ENG 4E/4C - English
OLC 40 - OSS Literacy Course |
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Gateway To Learning |
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The Gateway to Learning
program offers FREE education to ADULTS ONLY. If your goal is to
refresh your basic skills in preparation for moving forward to
either furthering your education or obtaining employment, this
program is available at the Strathroy Adult Learning Centre (SALC).
The goal is to help adult learners return to work, school or
pass the GED test.
The Gateway to Learning
program will help to refresh and update your reading, writing
and math skills so you are well prepared and more confident in
your ability to move forward in your goals. The focus is on
reading, writing and math and includes basic computer
instructions for those unfamiliar with computers.
If you have been laid off
work and you are trying to find your way back into the economy
you may need to refresh some of your basic skills and/or upgrade
your education. For further information please contact the
Strathroy Adult Learning Centre. |
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Aprenda O Inglês (ESL) |
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Aprenda Falar, Leia E Escreva
O Inglês.
Classes de noite 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Segunda-feiras e
Quarta-feiras - $15 por a termo.
Para mais informaçã telefone
au Centro De Aprendiazagem Adulta Strathroy 519-245-3900 x
116 |
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Learn English (ESL) |
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Learn to speak, read and
write in English
Mondays & Wednesdays - $15
per term
Evening classes 6:30 - 9:00 pm
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For further information or an appointment,
please contact:
Strathroy Adult Learning Centre 519-245-3900, ext. 116
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Family
Services Thames Valley |
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Family Service London
has support, strategies, and suggestions that can make the difference
between sinking and swimming. Counselling for a variety of individual,
family and relationship issues is available at the GAIN Centre for
residents of Middlesex who are experiencing financial hardship which acts
as a barrier to getting help they need. This service is made possible
with the funding support of the County of Middlesex.
For more information contact - Jan - Family Services Thames Valley at 519-433-0183
ext 7228 |
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Family Service Thames Valley Credit Counselling
Program |
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Are you in crisis? Are
your debts piling up? Not sure how to get out of debt? Credit Counselling
London, in partnership with Family Service London and the County of
Middlesex provides professional, confidential financial counselling at
various locations throughout the County (available at the GAIN Centre).
This is available for residents of Middlesex who are having financial
hardship which acts as a barrier to getting the help they need.
For more information contact - Credit Counselling London at
519-433-0159 ext 221 |
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Student Employment |
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Service Canada Centre for Youth (Will re-open mid-May 2009)
The Youth Centre
provides services for employers and youth, free of charge.
Services for
Students
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Access to job
postings
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Assistance with
resumes and cover letters
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Help with job
interview techniques
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Job search
techniques
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Casual labour/odd
job opportunities
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Volunteer
experience opportunities
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Information on
health and safety in the workplace
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Information on wage
rates, employment standards, labour laws and human rights
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Information on
Federal or provincial/territorial government programs and services
Services for
Employers
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Job-posting
services
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Immediate access to
students to help fill employment opportunities
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Flexible staffing
options to suit individual business requirements
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Posting services
for volunteer opportunities
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Information on
health and safety in the workplace
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Information on
prevailing wage rates, employment standards and labour laws
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Labour Market
Information
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Information on
federal/provincial/territorial government programs and services
We welcome and encourage all students to
come in throughout the school year to look for temporary and/or part-time
employment on our job board as well as assistance and materials for resume
writing and interview skills.
Federal Youth Job Bank
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Youth Employment info
www.youth.gc.ca
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Job Connect Summer Job
Service -
www.jobconnect.fanshawec.on.ca
Youth Opportunities Unlimited -
www.sec.on.ca |
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