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Employment Assistance Services

Employment Assistance Services is a support measure that provides funding to organizations to assist unemployed individuals prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Services may include:

• provision and sharing of labour market information;
• employment needs assessment, career planning;
• employment counselling;
• job search skills;
• job placement services;
• development of a Return to Work Action Plan;
• case management, and;
• follow-up of a participant in an employment program;

Download Employment Assistance Services Fact Sheet  (136 KB)

Information for Individuals

Am I Eligible?

Employment Assistance Services are available to all unemployed persons who are entitled to work in Canada and are willing and able to actively participate in the labour market.

How do I Apply?

Individuals should refer to the following list of Employment Assistance Service providers (60 KB) or contact 1-800-563-6600 for information on where they can receive employment assistance from the nearest Employment Assistance Service provider. (60 KB)

Information for Organizations/Sponsors

Is my Organization Eligible?

Businesses, organizations, municipalities, band/tribal councils, public health and educational institutions are eligible to receive funding as sponsors/coordinators through this program..

Funding is provided for eligible expenses to enable organizations to offer employment assistance services to unemployed persons legally entitled to work in Canada.

How do I Apply?

Sponsors/coordinators seeking funding under Employment Assistance Services should complete the form Employment Programs - Application for Funding Form and submit it to the nearest Advanced Education and Skills office.

Contact Information

Advanced Education and Skills LMDA Delivery Office Locations

General enquiries: 1-800-563-6600

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