If you are an employer looking to diversify your workforce, or solve some of your employment challenges, the experts at Career Services can help. They have assisted hundreds of employers in finding valuable long-term employees.

A community resource for over 40 years that is partially funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Career Services helps people who have barriers to finding employment. They provide these individuals with career planning and preparation, along with job training.

"Employers see us as a resource to fill their niche employment needs" says Career Services job developer Ryan Gilligan. "We have quality, ready-to-work candidates that we support with onsite job coaching and follow-up support to ensure there is a smooth transition for both the employer and our client."

Career Services staff visit your workplace and identify what your needs are to find a candidate to fit your organizational culture. There are job trials to prove candidate skills and follow ups. Employers can access wage subsidies through the Opportunities Fund for People with Disabilities and through a partnership with the Employment and Education Centre's Employment Ontario programming. These dollars help the employer offset the cost of a new hire.

"We're always there for support," says Ryan. A total of 39 people have been placed in jobs in the past year.

Career Services also runs the largest independent co-packing plant in South Eastern Ontario. This unique not-for-profit business helps industries meet their production needs by offering custom packaging/labeling, including pallets, skids and shipping boxes, shrink wrapping, assembly services and much more. Revenues generated through the industry subsidize the employment services division of Career Services.

Learn more by calling Ryan at 613-342-5775 or email [email protected] Learn about this employment service by visiting their website.

This is the fourth in a series featuring local employment service providers for employers and job seekers in Leeds Grenville. Visit our eNewsletter Archive to read previous articles.