Nokee Kwe - Indigenous Employment and Education Centre

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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 -- Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Fees

Free

Executives

Deborah Armstrong - Programs Director
519-671-3798 * deba@nokeekwe.com
Teresa Hill - Program Coordinator Employment Services
519-671-6926 * teresah@nokeekwe.com

Contacts

Tish Hihn - Program Support Coordinator
519-671-6923 * tishh@nokeekwe.com

Languages

English

Language Note

First Nations language classes are offered at times

Area(s) Served

London, Elgin, and Middlesex and beyond based on need/special request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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 unemployed individuals

training program must demonstrate good employment 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

Ontario Employment Services