Women's Employment Resource Centre
Site: Woodstock - Dundas St
Service: Workplace Skills Development Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OXF0945 | Last Modified: 29 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-421-2077 |
| Fax | 519-421-3921 |
| werc@werc.ca | |
| Website | www.werc.ca |
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| Primary Contact | Heather Bree Davies, Executive Director, WERC; Phone: (Business) 519-421-2077 ext 22; Email: heather@werc.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Description (Service): Workplace Skills Development Program: * 12 week (23 hours a week) * program with new starts in Sep, Jan and Apr * Earn a Certificate that you can add to your résumé * Gain a up-to-date reference * Sharpen your interviewing and cover letter writing skills * Learn how to communicate more effectively * Demonstrate successful Interpersonal Skills such as: Teamwork * Ability to handle stress and criticism * Maintain healthy boundaries * Learn how to solve problems that may have been a barrier to your moving forward * Prove your reliability and job readiness * Prove that you can follow instructions, show initiative and self-monitor quality control * Gain hands-on skills in our work-room to create products for yourself and the global community * Work with our counselors, job coaches, job developers and instructors to explore your best options whether it be employment or further education * Please note that this program can be done in modules so you can extend the length of the program or only do the pieces that relate to your needs. |
| Hours | Office Mon to Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Oxford County - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Those who identify as female residents of Oxford County |
| Application | Schedule an appointment for an interview to be selected for this program. Participants needs to be available for the full program. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Free ; Admission |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | WERC provides free Employment Services for all women of Oxford County. |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry on the Status of Women ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Woodstock |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Perry St and Dundas St |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance may be needed with washroom door Employment Ontario services are fully accessible * main entrance * counsellors' offices * classroom * computer lab * washrooms * kitchen area not accessible. |