Employment Programs and Supports

Visit our employment centres for support with your job search.

Our free services include:

• Access to current local job postings
• On-site staff to help support your search
• Internet, fax machine and photocopier access
• Information resources: links to employment and training sites, books, career guides, local newspapers and business directories
• Employment workshops/employer presentations
• Second Career (external link) training opportunities
• Self-employment orientation sessions

We provide accessible features at our centres:

• Adjustable workstations
• Accessible software, including Zoom Text
• Support hearing impaired communication

For your convenience, we offer two locations.

• Oakville: 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville
• Milton: 470 Bronte Street South, Milton

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Reach out. Our staff will work directly with you in your job search and preparation.

We can help you:

• Identify opportunities that match your skills and interests
• Access training (e.g. Second Career (external link) and apprenticeship opportunities)
• Prepare your cover letters and resume
• Rehearse for job interviews
• Connect to community resources

We work with local employers to identify their needs and help get you access to the opportunities that are the best fit.

Job placement services are designed for individuals who are “job ready”. We can help:

• Connect you with employers
• Submit your applications and arrange for interviews
• Assist with on-the-job training plans
• Provide training incentives and employment supports to the employer
• Provide after-placement monitoring and support

COJG provides direct financial support to individual employers who wish to purchase training for their workforce.

Click here (external link) for more details about eligibility and application.

Halton Region’s Small Business Centre can help you start or grow your small business.

We offer comprehensive start-up support that provides the training and tools to set you up for success!

Discover our youth programs for aspiring young adults interested in entrepreneurship opportunities.

Get contact details or to learn more about our programs and resources.

Halton recognizes the potential that its youth brings to the prosperity of the region and its residents.

Are you a local youth seeking assistance with your employment prospects? Employment Halton and the province of Ontario have many programs intended to help youth build skills, find a job or start a business.

Youth Job Connection summer program is for students 15 - 18 years old who are currently enrolled in high school, returning in fall 2020 and looking for part-time or summer employment.

Individuals must be:

• 15 - 18 years old at time of registration;
• a resident of Ontario;
• eligible to work in Canada;
• high school students intending to stay in, or return to high school or go to post secondary education after the job placement.

Youth Job Connection (external link) (YJC) helps youth aged 15 - 29 who face challenging life circumstances and need extra employment supports. The program offers:

• Paid pre-employment training
• Job matching and placements
• Mentorship services
• Education and work transitions

Youth Job Connection Program Details

Contact Employment Halton to ask about start dates or for an application.

• Email: YJC@halton.ca
• Call 311 or call 905-825-6000, ext. 2777
• Apply in person at Employment Halton Oakville: 567 Michigan Drive, Oakvile

Youth Self-Employment programs are offered by Halton Region's Small Business Centre. Support, training and mentorship are provided to aspiring young adults interested in entrepreneurship opportunities. Connect with one of our experienced business consultants to help your entrepreneurial goals become a reality.

Employment Halton offers support to individuals who struggle with managing their mental health or addiction.

A referral to our mental health program may include access to the following supports :

• vocational/cognitive assessments
• brief solution focused counselling
• cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions
• application assistance for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• referrals to community mental health programs/supports

The Employment and Wellness program helps individuals with addiction issues find and effectively maintain employment. In 2020, the program runs in April and November and provides:

• 16-week session (one group session and employment session per week)
• individual and employment counselling
• skills development and job placement opportunities
• transportation, child care and other benefits to help you attend the program

During the program, you will be supported by and employment specialist and job developer to secure either full-time or part-time work placement, or a community volunteer placement.

Individuals who would like to participate the program can register for an eligibility assessment by calling 311 or by completing the Employment Halton Mental Health Referral form. Referrals will also be accepted by community agencies on behalf of their clients.

For more information, please call 311 or email at EHWellness@halton.ca.

Each month, we invite employers to speak to job seekers about hiring practices and opportunities.

Click here for details on who is coming this month!

To register or for more information, sign up by email at ieservices@halton.ca or by calling 311.

All hiring events are hosted at the Oakville Employment Resource Centre: 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville