Unemployed Help Centre of Windsor Inc

Description

The UHC-Hub of Opportunities is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the Windsor; Essex County area since 1977. We are a community-based agency, governed by a Board of Directors. We are funded through federal, provincial, and municipal government grants, United Way, and private donations.
Programs/Services Offered at NO COST to YOU: JOB SEEKERS: - One-on-one Job Search Assistance - Accessing the Hidden Job Market - Essential Skills Training - Resumes Writing/Cover Letters - On-the-job Training - Interview Techniques - Fully equipped Resource & Information Centre (for all your job search needs) - Job Search Skills & Computer Workshops - Better Jobs Ontario (Career Transition) HUMAN BASIC NEEDS: - Unifor Local 200 People's Choice Pantry (Food Bank) - Coats for Kids - Income Tax Assistance - Energy Assistance (Keep the Heat) - Community Garden (Plant your own and reap the benefits) - Community Kitchen (learn about food nutrition) - Voicemail Access (for those without a phone) NEWCOMER PROGRAMS (not yet a Canadian Citizen): - English Classes (CLB 2-7, AM/PM/EVE Classes) - Computer & Workplace Skills Training - Ready to Work Program (training/certifications to work in the Tourism & Hospitality sector) - On-site Care for Newcomer Children (ages 19 months - 6 years) - Crisis Counselling - Conversation Circle (Summer Program) - Connecting Newcomer Youth Program - ages 14 - 24 (Evening Program) - Computers for Youth Program - ages 7 - 12 (Summer Program) - Transportation Assistance - Laptop Loaning Library YOUTH PROGRAMS (ages 15-29) - Youth Job Connection - Youth Job Connection (Summer) TRAINING & EDUCATOIN - Pre-Apprenticeship for Cooks/Bakers Training - Literacy and Basic Skills Program - GED Preparation Program - Better Jobs Canada (Second Career) - Job Creation Partnership EMPLOYER PROGRAMS - Job Matching Placement & Incentives - Canada Ontario Job Grant - Free Job Postings - Closure Services FOOD INITIATIVES: - Unifor Local 200 People's Choice Pantry (Food Bank) - Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue Program - Farm to Food Program - Leamington Regional Food Hub - Meal on Wheels (through VON partnership) - Coop Opportunities for Post-secondary Students in our Community Kitchen (through Greater Essex County School Board partnership) "We are wheelchair accessible and are located on a bus route (Ottawa 4 to the front door)" For more information visit us at www.uhc.ca or call 519-944-4900 for an appointment and talk to one-on-one to see how we can help you with your employment and/or education/training goals or email at uhc@uhc.ca