March of Dimes Canada

St Catharines Office, Employment Services
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Record #: NIA5553 Last Modified: 25 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
243 Church St
St Catharines, ON L2R 3E8
 
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Office Phone905-687-7467
Toll Free Phone1-866-226-3532
Fax905-687-9522
Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionProvides return to work programs, skills training programs, assessments, job search skills training, placement services, and job coaching for adults with ANY type of disability. All are individualized services conducted by our team of multidisciplinary professionals. 
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES offers many employment supports and programs. Employment Specialists and Job Developers provide on-the-job development assistance to consumers who are seeking employment and/or are participating in community work experiences. Short-term and individualized training are available.  
Assessment offers individualized vocational assessments and Functional Abilities Evaluations to provide adults with disabilities the information needed to develop a vocational plan.  
Job Placement provides cross-disability coordinated employment placement, job coaching, and vocational and employment counselling services according to individual needs and employment goals. 
Job Search Skills Training Program provides clients with the skills necessary to obtain employment in today's labour market.  
Occupational Therapy Services enhance all of employment services and programs.  
 
The March of Dimes is a satellite training facility for the Mohawk College Office offering the Business Computer Application Certificate. This program is funded by the Ministry Colleges and Universities Second Careers Program. New students are accepted weekly. 
 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll adults with disabilities (any disability - not just physical)
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationContact the office.
FeesYes; All programs have fees, funding available from a variety of sources.
Subjects
Service CategoriesCareer Counselling ~ Physical Disabilities ; Job Interview Training ~ Physical Disabilities ; Job Search Techniques ~ Physical Disabilities ; Job Search/Placement ; Labour Market Information ; Vocational Assessment ~ Physical Disabilities
See Also TermsPsychological Testing
SubjectsCoordinating organizations ; Disabilities ; Employment ; Vocational training