Ontario Office Works Inc
[  Suggest an Update |  Suggest Volunteer Opportunity ] Record #: NIA1480 Last Modified: 20 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 31 May 2012
Description & Services
Areas Served	Fenwick ; Fonthill ; Pelham ; Port Colborne ; Port Robinson ; Wainfleet ; Welland ; Wellandport
Description	The organization specializes in the start-up and growth of businesses. Services include business plan development and human resources support, workshops, seminars and mentoring. Services are available in English and French. The Self-Employment Development (SED) Program is offered to recipients of Ontario Works wishing to start a business. Other self-employment services are available for individuals with disabilities who qualify for Work Link.
Supplementary Description	Customized workshops are offered to Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario.
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Financial support to unemployed individuals in receipt of, or eligible to receive EI benefits OR have established a regular claim in the past 36 months OR have established a claim in the past 60 months (parental or maternity benefits). Support is also available for individuals currently on Work Link.
Languages	English ; French
Application	Information Sessions are offered monthly for EI eligible individuals. Referrals must be made from individual's Case Manager for Social Assistance and Work Link.
Fees	None - if eligible for EI or Work Link, or if on Social Assistance.
Contact Information
Address	Northtown Plaza 325 Thorold Rd, Unit 1020 Welland, ON L3C 3W4   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	Thorold Rd, west of Prince Charles Dr
Mailing Address	PO Box 4  Welland, ON L3B 5N9
Office Phone	905-734-1483
Toll Free Phone	1-800-728-4920
Fax	905-734-4299
Website	www.businessoptions.org
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(60) Commercial
Funding	Regional - Region of Niagara ; Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Subjects
Subjects	Business consultants ; Business start ups ; Entrepreneurs ; Instructional programs ; Self employment ; Workshops
Broader Terms	Business organizations ; Businesses ; Consultants ; Education ; Educational programs ; Employment ; Organizations ; Service businesses