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1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board
A non-profit, non-governmental corporation made up of local representatives of business and labour, including representatives of people from racial minorities, people with disabilities, francophones, women, and educators and trainers. Together with community partners, the Local Board endeavours to identify and compile training and adjustment needs and issues of the workforce (Environmental Scan) AND to develop and compile community plans of action that address the identified needs and issues (Local Area Plan).
Areas Served: Frontenac County, Kingston, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Lennox and Addington County.
Career Services of Brockville
Vocational assessment, training, resume preparation, employment plans and preparation, job search assistance, job placement options and job coaching. Accommodation and adaptation, assistance to employers. Flexible support geared to the individual. There may be a waiting list for some services. Open to people (18 years and up) who wish to work and who experience barriers to employment.
89 Hubbell St., Brockville, ON K6V 4K6
Website: www.careerservices.ca
Contact: Susan O´Donnell, Client Services Supervisor
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Tel: 613-498-1610
Tel: 613-342-5775 TDD
Fax: 613-342-1733 |
Employment and Education Centre
Job Connect participants can access services three ways:
- Information and referral service provides all self motivated clients access to a wide range of employment resources.
- Employment planning and preparation provides clients with individual career counselling and workshops to access the job market.
- Job development placement support provides clients with on-the-job training and employers with a $4.00 per hour training subsidy to employ Job Connect participants up to 16 weeks full-time employment.
Primarily for youth 16 - 24 years of age, who are out of work, out of school, out of training and not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or Work Safety Insurance Benefits (WSIB). Candidates who meet all the criteria but are over age can be enrolled if room is available.
105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville, ON K6V 5V2
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 191, Brockville, ON K6V 5V2
E-mail: info@eecentre.com
Website: www.eecentre.com
Contact Larry Journal, Manager
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Tel: 613-498-2111
Fax: 613-498-2116
Toll Free: 1-800-926-0777 |
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Offering Job Bank Kiosks, Social Insurance Number applications and student services during summer break. Assists with Employment insurance matters. Student/Youth services include: computer/internet access, employment counselling, job search training, youth program information and resume and interview assistance.
Brockville Office
Areas Served: Athens, Brockville, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge and Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
Gananoque Office
Areas Served: Gananoque and Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
Perth Office
Areas Served: Rideau Lakes including Newboro, Crosby and Westport.
Prescott Office
Areas Served: Augusta, Cardinal, North Grenville, Prescott and Edwardsburgh.
292 Centre St., 2nd Floor, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1780, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
E-mail: ontario.inquiry@hrdc-drhc.qc.ca
Website www.hrsdc.gc.ca
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Tel: 613-925-2808
Fax: 613-925-3846
Toll Free: 1-800-206-7218 |
Contact: Deborah Ashford, Manager
Alternate Contact: Cindy Hayes, Manager |
Smiths Falls Office
Areas Served: Elizabethtown-Kitley, Merrickville-Wolford and Rideau Lakes.
Kemptville College/University of Guelph
Post-secondary education and research in food and agriculture.
Kemptville College - Business Development Centre
The Business Development Centre offers a broad range of industry driven programs consisting of specialty courses which are usually customized to industry requests, certificate courses from 4 weeks to 2 years, and apprenticeship programs which are based on trade requirements.
Areas Served: Leeds & Grenville.
830 Prescott St., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2003, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
E-mail: college@kemptville.uoguelph.ca
Website: www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca
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Tel: 613-258-8336 x 473
Fax: 613-258-8384
Toll Free: 1-800-585-1784 |
Contact: Maureen Venables, Promotions Co-ordinator
Alternate Contact: Claude Weil, Department Head
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North Leeds Community Development Corporation
The Job Search Resource Centre is funded by Human Resource Development Canada, and is designed to provide the rural residents of the Rideau Lakes area with the skills, training and tools required to find and secure meaningful employment. Offering daily job postings from National Job Bank, newspapers and websites; computer and internet access, assistance with resumes, cover letters and follow-up letters, employment counselling, information on further training, education and funding assistance.
10 Perth St., Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 137, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
E-mail: jsrc@king.iqs.net
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Tel: 613-359-1140
Fax: 613-359-1197 |
Contact: Linda Brown, Administrator
Alternate Contact: Louise Hoag, Employment Counsellor |
Ontario Ministry of Training Workplace Support Services Branch Apprenticeship Training Program
Assists people going into trades by finding employers to hire them as apprentices. Assists in the preparation of contracts, the attainment of trade certificates, apprenticeship and training issues and programs at local colleges.
Areas Served: Leeds & Grenville.
P.O. Box 1511, Brockville, ON K6V 5Y6
Contact: Lucie Rondeau, Training Consultant |
Tel:613-342-5481
Toll Free: 1-877-417-9333
Fax: 613-342-9299 |
St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus
Offers full-time post secondary, part-time certificate programs and apprenticeships. Also offers continuing education and general interest courses.
Areas Served: Leeds & Grenville.
2288 Parkedale Ave., Brockville, ON K6V 5X3
Website: www.sl.on.ca
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Tel: 613-345-0660 x 3154 |
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St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus - Centre for Training and Development
Provides customized educational training programs and services to businesses and organizations throughout the St. Lawrence Valley. Full service from initial needs assessment through post-course evaluation.
2288 Parkedale Ave., Brockville, ON K6V 5X3
E-mail: dashton@sl.on.ca
Website: www.sl.on.ca
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Tel: 613-345-0556
Fax: 613-345-0124
Toll Free: 1-888-622-8880 |
| Contact: David Ashton |
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St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus - Job Training Services
Job Training Services delivers two incentive programs that help match people looking for work to jobs that need to be undertaken: On-the-Job Training and the Summer Job Service. Staff provide important links to the College, other agencies and the business community. JTS is linked to the other services offered through the Employment and Education Centre. On-the-Job: open to youth ages 16 - 24, out of school and out of work, Summer Jobs: open to a returning full-time student.
2288 Parkedale Ave., Brockville, ON K6V 5X3
Website: www.sl.on.ca
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Tel: 613-345-0660 x 3161
Fax: 613-345-6092 |
| Contact: Barry Keefe, Director |
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T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education
A wide variety of subjects including English, Math, Science and business studies, to name a few, are offered. In addition to credit courses being offered, Literacy and Basic Skills Upgrading is also available. Open to adults of all ages, E.I. recipients and displaced workers, secondary school students requiring alternative education, persons re-entering work force and resuming their education.
Call Toll Free: 877-TR-LEGER
Areas Served: Lanark County, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Prescott and Russell United Counties, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties.
Gananoque Campus
600 McDonald Dr., Gananoque, ON K7G 2T6
Website: www.ucdsb.on.catrleger
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Tel: 613-382-5285
Fax: 613-382-1881 |
| Contact: Suzanne Smith, Campus Manager |
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Brockville Campus
2288 Parkedale Ave., Brockville, ON K6V 5X3
Website: www.ucdsb.on.catrleger
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Tel: 613-342-1127
Fax: 613-342-1216 |
| Contact: Merike Reiman, Campus Manager |
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Kemptville Campus
830 Prescott St., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Website: www.ucdsb.on.catrleger
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Tel: 613-258-8519
Fax: 613-258-8484 |
| Contact: Steve Riddell, Campus Manager |
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Prescott Campus
360 Dibble St. West, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Website: www.ucdsb.on.catrleger
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Tel: 613-925-1834
Fax: 613-925-4739 |
| Contact: Brenda Whiteford, Campus Manager |
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1000 Islands Information and Promotions
1000 Islands information, a listing of accommodations, restaurants and other general tourist information.
65 Quabbin Rd., Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 58, Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0
E-mail:info@1000islands.com
Website: www.1000islandsinfo.com
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Tel: 613-923-5148
Toll Free: 1-866-209-0345 |
| Contacts: John & Kim McCauley |
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Business Network Int´l Kemptville Chapter
Business-to-business networking organization serving North Grenville. Join our chapter and experience first hand the difference a structural referral system can make in building your business.
Eastern Ontario Farmers´ Forum
Newspaper and electronic publishing.
419 Rideau St. Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 672, Kemptivlle, ON K0G 1J0
E-mail: farmfor@magma.ca
Website: www.farmersforum.com
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Tel: 613-258-0098 |
| Contact: Patrick Meagher, Publisher |
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Eastern Ontario/Ontario English Catholic Teacher´s Association
Catholic teacher´s union.
18 Tophmar Dr., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
E-mail: easternontariooecta@on.aibn.com
Website: www.oecta.com
Contact: Marilies Rettig, President
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Tel: 613-258-0841
Fax: 613-258-0842
Toll Free: 888-250-3799 |
Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Business Association (ECBA)
The ECBA is comprised of local business owners. Our goal is to promote the use of existing businesses within the Cardinal area and to actively search for and develop new business opportunities.
Greater-Brockville Ad & Sales Club
A networking, sales and marketing resource for local business.
P.O. Box 1303, Brockville, ON K6V 5Y6
Contact: Rob Tavares |
Tel: 613-342-4401 x 227 |
Grenville Dairy Producers Committee
Represents dairy producers in Grenville County.
Contact: Scott Connell, Secretary
Alternate Contact: Doug Cleary, President |
Tel: 613-348-3520
Tel: 613-652-2739
Fax: 613-348-3520 |
Grenville Federation of Agriculture
Local affiliate of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, a lobby group for farmers.
Areas Served: Prescott, Merrickville-Wolford, North Grenville, Augusta and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal.
| R.R. 3, Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 |
Tel: 613-926-2579 |
| Contact: Adrian Wynands, President |
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Grenville Holstein Club
A support and advocacy group for holstein farmers in Grenville County.
c/o John Ferguson
819 Bates Rd., R.R. 3, Jasper, ON K0G 1G0
Contact: David and Debbie Hess, Secretary/Treasurer
Alternate Contact: John Ferguson, President
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Tel: 613-258-0101
Tel: 613-283-9226
Fax: 613-258-0360 |
Grenville Soil and Crop Improvement Association (GSCIA)
GSCIA organizes events and projects to provide information and support to commercial producers of field crops for sale as cash crops or for on-farm livestock feeding. We encourage the adoption of soil conservation cropping systems, nutrient management planning to minimize any potential detrimental effects on the environment, and Best Management Practices regarding crop and livestock farming.
Areas Served: Augusta, Cardinal, Merrickville-Wolford, North Grenville, Prescott and Edwardsburgh.
c/o Stuart Leyenaar
330 County Rd. 23, R.R. 3, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
Contact: Stuart Leyenaar, Secretary-Treasurer
Alternate Contact: David Hess, President
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Tel: 613-269-4226
Tel: 613-258-0101
Fax: 613-269-4515 |
Grenville Stewardship Council
Works with all interest groups and organizations in endeavors that are consistent with our purposes and goals. The council´s work primarily involves private land owners, land users, and farmers and public agencies which regulate collective land use. We exist to benefit all flora, fauna, natural systems and the people who live and work there, now and in the future.
Areas Served: Grenville County.
c/o Ministry of Natural Resources
Mailing Address: 316-1809 Oxford Avenue,
Brockville, ON K6V 5Y8
E-mail: jack.henry@ontario.ca
Website: http://w70.diversia.ca/Grenville/index.php
Contact: Jack Henry, Stewardship Co-ordinator
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Tel: 613-342-8528
Fax: 613-342-7544 |
Lansdowne Agriculture Society
Promoting agriculture in Lansdowne area. Holds an annual fair in July.
c/o Wendell Webster
P.O. Box 119, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
E-mail: haybayla@1000island.net
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Tel: 613-659-2399
Tel: 613-659-2543 |
Contact: Yvonne Landon, Secretary
Alternate Contact: Wendell Webster, President |
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Leeds County Cattlemen's Association
Leeds and Grenville.
c/o Blair McDonald
162 Big Hill Rd., R.R. 1, Seeley´s Bay, ON K0H 2N0
E-mail: blarfarm@kos.net
Contact: Blair McDonald, Secretary/Treasurer
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Tel: 613-387-3983 |
Leeds County Federation of Agriculture
Promotes agricultural interests in Leeds County.
c/o Robb Irvine
919 Island Rd., R.R. 1, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
E-mail: leeds@ofa.on.ca
Website: www.ofa.on.ca
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Tel: 613-924-2041
Tel: 613-275-2956
Fax 613-275-1342 |
Contact: Ruth Vogel, Secretary
Alternate Contact: Robb Irvine |
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Leeds County Stewardship Council
The Leeds County Stewardship Council is an organization of landowners and land users of Leeds County committed to having our land producing to its fullest sustainable potential, preserving the rural character of our county for future generations having local citizens making the right choices for their environment.
Leeds Dairy Producer Committee
Promotes sales and consumption of milk and dairy products in Leeds County.
c/o Henry Oosterhof
R.R. 4, North Augusta, ON K0G 1R0
Contact: Ruth Vogel
Alternate Contact: Henry Oosterhof
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Tel: 613-924-9378
Tel: 613-275-2956
Fax: 613-275-1342 |
Leeds Holstein Club
Group designed to help Holstein breeders in Leeds County.
c/o Mel McLean
579 Maple Grove Rd., R.R. 1, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V3
Contact: Ruth Vogel, Secretary
Alternate Contact: Mel McLean
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Tel: 613-382-7460
Tel: 613-275-2956
Fax: 613-275-1342 |
Leeds Plowmen's Association
Sponsors an annual plowing match for Leeds County. The Association is one of over 50 branches of the Ontario Plowmen´s Association.
c/o Jean Shane
R.R. 1, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0
Website: www.plowingmatch.org
Contact: Jean Shane
Alternate Contact: George Burns, President
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Tel: 613-342-6454
Tel: 613-659-2269 |
Leeds Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Promotes crop improvement and soil conservation, also holds trade shows.
c/o Don Gordon
1801 Lockwood Lane, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Contact: Donald Gordon, Secretary; Robert Irvine, President
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Tel: 613-359-6047
Tel: 613-275-2971
Fax: 613-359-5125 |
North Grenville Business Builders (NGBB)
| Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 | Tel: 613-258-3475 |
| Contact: Paula |
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Rural Leeds 2000 and Beyond EDC
Aims to improve economic conditions of the area while retraining the quality of life and country atmosphere.
Areas Served: Athens, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Leeds and the Thousands Islands and Rideau Lakes.
P.O. Box 500, Delta, ON K0G 1E0
Website: www.ruralleeds.on.ca
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Tel: 613-275-2342
Toll Free: 1-800-928-2250 |
| Contact: Ian Johnston |
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Spencerville Agricultural Society
Promotes agricultural issues and holds the annual Spencerville Fair.
P.O. Box 86, Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0
Website: www.spencervillefair.ca
Contact: Dorothy Seeley, Secretary
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Tel: 613-658-3333 |
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