VPI Employment Services, Walkerton Branch, Ontario Employment Services

VPI Employment Services

Record #: BRU0059

Last Modified: 05 Jun 2023

Last Full Update: 01 Jun 2023

Description (Service)

Comprehensive employment and job search services

assessment of skills, interests and experience
job search strategies, including resume preparation
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off 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

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

Public Comments	Call the Walkerton office for information on hours, services and locations of satellite sites located in Port Elgin, Kincardine, Wiarton, Lion's Head and Southampton. Also offers Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program - a Skills Development Fund project delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph for those looking to begin a career in the equine industry. 6-week virtual equine training course Learn from industry experts Discover difference careers working with horses Work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County
Eligibility	Self-service information and resources anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers Assisted Services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) people who are unemployed and out of school Better jobs Ontario laid off individuals who are currently unemployed individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Application	Call or drop in for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Brockton
Address & Map	200 McNab St Suite 200 Brockton, ON Canada N0G 2V0
Intersection	McNab St and Durham St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	519-881-4900
Toll Free Phone	1-855-260-4900
Fax	519-881-3789
E-Mail	infowalkerton@vpi-inc.com
Website	https://www.vpi-inc.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vpiinc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vpiinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/vpiinc
Primary Contact	Lisa Fagan, Branch Manager; Phone: (Cell) 519-378-8390; Email: lisafagan@vpi-inc.com
Mailing Address	PO Box 730 Walkerton, ON Canada N0G 2V0

Service Categories	Employer Staffing Assistance ; Job Search Support / Training ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Category Groups	Employment / Training