Abilities to Work

Service: Integrated Employment Services, Mississauga Location, Mississauga Location

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Record #: PEL0740
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-755-9734
Toll Free Phone 1-866-969-9734
Fax 905-755-9953
E-Mail info@abilitiestowork.com
Website www.abilitiestowork.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Kevin Wilson, CEO; Phone: 1-866-969-9734; Email: kevin.wilson@abilitiestowork.com
Alternate Contact Kevin Wilson, CEO

Site Information

Located In Community Mississauga
Address & Map
The Emerald Centre, 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle
Suite 403
Mississauga, ON
Canada L5R 3K6
 
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Intersection Hurontario St and Eglinton Ave W
Mailing Address The Emerald Centre, 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle 
Suite 403 
Mississauga, ON 
Canada L5R 3K6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Employment search resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario including:
  • assessment of skills, interests, and abilities
  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
  • help in maintaining employment
  • information and referral to other employment and community services
  • support in workplace accommodations for clients and employers
All services at Abilities to Work can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance

Better Jobs Ontario
skills training and financial support for persons who have been laid off and are eligible for participation in the Better Jobs Ontario program:
  • training programs that demonstrate positive job prospect outcomes for participants
  • financial support based on individual needs which may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers
help identify human resource skills requirements including:
  • matching workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
  • support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
  • support to determine appropriate workplace accommodations
  • working with clients and employers to ensure the transition to work mitigates workplace barriers
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Barrie ; Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Peel Region ; Waterloo Region ; York County
Eligibility Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Better jobs Ontario
  • laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
  • individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Application Call or visit website for information
Languages American Sign Language, English, French
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Disabilities ; Employment
Youth Sub-Categories Disabilities Employment Programs ; Disability Employment Programs
Service Categories Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Human Resources Management Support ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Laid Off Workers ; Welfare to Work Programs

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