Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Integrated Employment Services

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.

Description of Services:

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

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 in 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

Services at these sites are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities