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Program:
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Blue Door - Aurora - Earl Stewart Dr - Construct Employment Social Enterprise
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Address:
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212 Earl Stewart Dr Units 1 and 2
Aurora, ON
L4G 6V7
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Location:
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Cross street: Bayview Ave and St John's Sideroad; south of Pedersen Dr, west side of Earl Stewart Dr
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Accessibility Notes:
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Call for information; Parking lot
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Hours:
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Varies, contact for information
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Service Description:
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Employment social enterprise offers preparation for career in construction industry, including recruitment, training and employment for residential and commercial construction and property services- in-class training and employment readiness
- on-the-job work experience
- trade-specific skills training
- assistance in finding long-term employment or apprenticeship
- transportation and food support
- connections to employers
- wraparound supports
Areas of service available to construction industry include home renovations, landscaping, site clean-up and demolition, and general labour
In partnership with YMCA, ACCESS Employment, LiUNA Local 506 Training Centre, Humber College, Durham College, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Employment and Social Development Canada
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Fees:
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None for participants - no enrolment fees
Participants receive wages, free transportation and food support
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults facing barriers to employment, including homelessness or risk of homelessness, mental health or substance use challenges, interaction with criminal justice system, or struggling with low income
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Area Served:
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Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, York Region, and Greater Toronto Area
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