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Ontario Office Works Inc |
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| Description & Services | ||||
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| 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 | |||