YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce: Community & Employment Services
945 3rd Avenue East N4K 2K8 Owen Sound, ON, Canada

A new program offered through the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre is providing learning opportunities and funding for students to create and market products locally this fall. http://ow.ly/uqzC50BL1PD

Did you know we offer Food Safety Training? This and many other workshops are still being offered online. To register for Food Safety Training, or any of our workshops, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3jtmQxq or call 519-371-9222 ext. 6

If you previously worked at Tenneco, have you registered with the The Tenneco Action Center yet? The cente has been set up to assist those looking for a new job, career change, education or other programs that will help you meet your employment goals. Call Denise Bell at 519-379-6885 weekdays, anytime or 519-373-7199 Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 2pm

FREE Training & Job Placement - Last chance for 2020 - Don't miss out on your seat! Book your intake to registration Now for connect2SKILLS Hospitality & Tourism and Manufacturing classes.

Service Canada at Heritage Place Shopping Centre is open to the public to assist with: Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, CPP & Old Age Security (OAS). Our Employment Advisors are also available to assist you with applying to Employment Insurance. Call 519-371-9222 ext. 6.

Many folks will recognize this individual, for those who don't this is Karen, our Resource Worker/Administrative Assistant in our Hanover office. Today, Karen celebrates 34 years of employment with YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce! Karen not only keeps the Hanover office running smoothly, she contributes to the overall operation of our Community & Employment Services departments. We are so fortunate to have her knowledge and experience on our team!! ... Karen - we appreciate your energy, your kindness, and all the work you do, but most of all, we appreciate you! Happy 34th Work Anniversary!!

Starting today, October 1 2020, minimum wage in Ontario increases to $14.25/hour To view all minimum wage increases visit: https://www.ontario.ca//your-guide-employment/minimum-wage

Attention all workplaces! Active COVID-19 screening of any workers or essential visitors entering the work environment is required in Ontario. See the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces (including Businesses and Organizations) https://bit.ly/3jiL5hY #greybruce #covid19

Today is Orange Shirt Day. Our Community Initiatives & Employment Services staff took the opportunity to show their support for Indigenous families and their communities. By wearing an orange shirt, we are affirming our commitment to ensure that #everychildmatters. Orange Shirt Day is a national campaign to recognize the harm done to Indigenous children in the residential school system. To learn more about Orange Shirt Day and the story behind it, please visit https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

The CHMA Grey Bruce is hiring a Housing System Navigator. This position will support goals of Grey County's housing and homelessness plan. Learn about the position and apply at https://greybruce.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/.

Overcome your interview jitters with our NEW Ace Your Interview online course. In this one hour self-study course you'll learn about the different types of interviews, how to prepare for them and tips on answering questions to let your skills shine. After you complete the course, book a mock interview to practice what you learned and feel more comfortable heading in to your next interview. ... To register, call 519-371-9222 ext. 6 or email [email protected]

Join me this morning to learn about our New and Engaging On-line workshops! Also I will be reviewing 5 Helpful Tips that will assist in your job search and help you get the job you are after! Call our office to connect with an employment advisor to learn more about training opportunities or for employment support 519-371-9222 ext. 222 Please make sure to fill out our on line survey (enter for a chance to win a $20 gift card): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS3ZNNZ