Overview

• Community Employment Services (CES) is an Employment Ontario centre located in Perth, Ontario, Canada, administered by Algonquin College in the Perth area
• CES has delivered government-funded employment services in Lanark County for over three decades, partnering with the Government of Ontario
• The organization operates with a team of 3 employees focused on local employment support and employer connections
• CES maintains a regionally-focused job board (www.cesperth.ca) featuring Lanark County opportunities and hosts monthly workshops
• Funded jointly by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario through Employment Ontario programs

Specializations

• Delivery of Employment Ontario programs including Integrated Employment Services and Better Jobs Ontario
• Administration of Canada Ontario Job Grant and Ontario Job Creation Partnerships for employer training support
• Specialized apprenticeship programming and workforce development in Lanark County
• Local employer partnerships for job placement and on-the-job training initiatives

Services & Approach

• Free career counselling with personalized needs assessments and career planning
• Job search support including resume critiques and mock job interview preparation
• Skills upgrading programs for retraining and educational advancement
• Employer services connecting businesses to new hires and training grant opportunities