Women's Centre of Halton (The)

Site: Oakville Office

Service: Employment Services

Record #: OAK2673
Last Modified: 09 May 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Administration 905-847-9104; 
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
E-Mail hello@womenscentrehalton.com
Website thewomenscentreofhalton.com/services/
Contact Form thewomenscentreofhalton.com/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact Amanda Galbraith, Director of Operations
Volunteer Coordinator Simona Rosenblood, Volunteer Coordinator/Employment Coach; Email: simona@womenscentrehalton.com

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall)
1515 Rebecca St, 2nd Flr, Suite 229
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
Intersection Third Line and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Employment Services teach a variety of skills in a woman-centred environment

  • personal skills assessments
  • unique approach to barriers that are faced by women entering the work force, tailored to specific needs
  • explore educational opportunities or career advancement
  • explore job markets, target appropriate organizations
  • learn to self-promote
  • teaches resume/cover letter writing
  • job searching, interviewing and networking skills
  • networking, self-marketing
  • write sample thank you letters, follow up calls scripts
  • attend information sessions/career fairs
  • explore self-employment options 

Group workshops and individual coaching available

  • five week series offered five times yearly
  • call for information
Hours

Thu 10 am-3 pm, virtual, by appointment only

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Open to anyone that identifies as female or nonbinary
Application

Call for registration and information

Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Available with 24 hour notice
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Employment
Youth Sub-Categories Career Counselling ; Job Search Training / Support ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Categories Career Counselling ~ Women ; Prejob Guidance ~ Women

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