| Highlight: Georgian's Career & Employment Community Services and Orillia Agilec |
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Local Employment Ontario service providers helping connect employers with job seekers
Georgian’s Career and Employment Community Services (CECS) and Orillia Agilec are working to bridge the gap between employers looking for workers and job seekers looking for long-term employment. They offer a variety of workforce development programs and services that support Orillia and area employers.
Georgian College’s Career and Employment Community Services (CECS) has been a staple in the Orillia area assisting employers with their hiring needs for more than 15 years. The staff are passionate about their commitment to providing a personalized, no-cost, and quality service to local businesses that encourages growth and the ability to offer sustainable employment for job seekers. As each employer’s situation is unique, we are always striving to find a solution to any recruitment or retention challenges an employer may be facing.
Georgian works with small, medium and large companies from all industries. We love offering a service that provides a return for the community and hearing about the positive impact our work has had on local businesses.
Agilec is a free service to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed (less than 20 hours a week) and over the age of 15. The Agilec team, provides a person-centered approach to support individuals in meeting their employment goals. We welcome everyone into the centre and act as a liaison between job seekers, employers, and other community supports, including advocating the importance of hiring people with barriers to employment.
Agilec also has Employer Liaisons who connect with local employers to find out more about their hiring needs and provide a job matching program where they can connect individuals directly to employers. You can contact us via phone or email to speak directly with our staff. Alternatively, if you don’t have access to a phone, or are more comfortable walking in, you can do that as well.
Some of the services offered through Employment Ontario service providers include:
- Hiring incentives and training supports
- Job posting services
- Pre-screening candidates and/or resume collection
- Interview/meeting space
- Job fair hosting and planning
- Apprenticeship supports and incentives
- Labour market/job searching support for employees facing layoff
- Free services and support for newcomers and mentorship through the Job Finding Club for Immigrants
Employer Impact
“We’ve had a very positive experience while partnering with Georgian College Career and Employment Community Services. We recently had great success using their incentive program to hire our newest member of the Crossroads Staffing team. We look forward to collaborating with them more in the future to assist our local employers in this challenging and perpetually changing job market”
-Crossroads Staffing
“With how hard it can be to find employees, Agilec has done a great job in getting us qualified individuals who have been a joy to work with. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Agilec and providing further opportunities to individuals in the local community.”
-Dana Hospitality
Georgian College Career and Employment Community Services, Orillia Campus
825 Memorial Ave., Room A200
Orillia, ON L3V 6S2
Phone: 705-329-3102
Email: cecsorillia@georgiancollege.ca
Orillia Agilec Office
50 Andrew St. S., Suite 100
Orillia, ON L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-1203
Email: orillia@agilec.ca
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Highlight: Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia
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Small Business Centre Strengthening Partnership in Orillia
The Small Business Centre of Barrie Simcoe County and Orillia encourages and supports entrepreneurship within our region by being a one-stop source for all your small business needs. The Small Business Centre is supported by the Province of Ontario and the City of Barrie. It is a part of Small Business Centres Ontario and one of the 54 small business enterprise centres across Ontario.
Our team helps clients make the right decisions during their business start-up and assists them in developing their business as it grows.
The Small Business Centre has been serving the local business community since 2001. Over the years, we have become a staple in the local business ecosystem. Our core services include:
- Free consultations and advice
- One-on-one assistance with the creation of business plans
- Advice on regulatory requirements (business licenses, permits, etc.)
- Regular seminars on a variety of small business topics
- Networking and training opportunities
- Grant programming including Summer Company and Starter Company Plus
Coming this summer is an increased partnership with the City of Orillia and Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) through a dedicated Digital Service Squad member for the Orillia area.
Digital Main Street is a program that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, our Digital Service Squad, and a team of street-level team members who help main street businesses grow and manage their operations through technology.
Client Impact
“This was a fantastic program. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the Digital Service Squad. I learned a tremendous amount of information, and they are great people. They are genuinely there to support us as small business owners. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be part of this program. I can’t express how much they have helped me. I learned so much about marketing, branding, and social media.” - Jen Weissflog, Evocative Essentials.
Businesses are encouraged to contact the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia by phone (705-720-2445) or email (smallbusiness@barrie.ca) to learn more about our services, the Digital Main Street program, and how to participate.
Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County & Orillia
24 Maple Ave, 2nd Floor, Barrie ON, L4N 7W4
Phone: 705-720-2445
Email: smallbusiness@barrie.ca
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Highlight: Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC)
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The Orillia Area Community Development Corporation is here to help your business start, grow, and succeed. The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is an invaluable resource for local business owners and entrepreneurs.
The CDC serves Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. The Orillia Area CDC has supported local entrepreneurs in all stages of business development for over 38 years, including:
- Business counseling
- Business loans
- Registering a business
- Professional development & training
- Business and marketing plans
- Support in selling/buying a business
Business Loans: The CDC is the first call to make when you are considering business financing. We understand the unique situation our entrepreneurs and business owners are in and the climate of our local community. This knowledge helps us offer business loans that fit your unique situation and we are able to work with you to create a manageable repayment schedule. Our staff can also help review your financial statements and make recommendations around best practices.
BizLink: A proven transition program and tools that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a business. BizLink is the only program that offers a business matching service as well as wrap-around support from business inception through transition and beyond.
Coaching: Our knowledgeable staff offer free, one-on-one support. Whether you are just beginning and unsure where to start, or are established and looking for tips on how to grow, our team is looking forward to sitting down with you and helping you determine what is best for your unique situation.
Workshops: The CDC offers several workshops throughout the year, providing training from skilled
professionals.
Newsletter
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up for our newsletter on our website.
We also work with many community partners on various community economic development projects to build an economy in Ontario’s Lake Country that is prosperous, growing and sustainable. The Orillia Area CDC is here to help your business start, grow and succeed!
Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC)
22 Peter Street South, PO Box 2525
Orillia, ON L3V 7A3
Phone: 705-325-4903 x 101
Email: info@orilliacdc.com
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Highlight: Lakehead University
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Lakehead University is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with a particular emphasis on involving students in research, community partnerships, and international research collaborations. These areas reflect our history, collaborations, and areas where our research contributes to the economies of Simcoe County and Northwestern Ontario.
Lakehead University is the highest ranked university in the world with less than 10,000 students for global impact according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022. These rankings are reflective of our efforts in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Lakehead University and the Lakehead-Georgian Partnership have a significant impact on the regional economy.
$245.7M economic impact on Ontario's GDP originating from Lakehead University's Orillia Campus
Meeting the needs of employers through an in-demand, skilled workforce.
Supporting internationalization within the region.
Championing the Innovation Collective as a founding partner.
2,104 student enrolment (Lakehead Orillia and Lakehead-Georgian)
950 students from the County of Simcoe (Lakehead Orillia and Lakehead-Georgian)
97.7% employment rate within two years of graduation
100% of programs incorporate experiential learning opportunities such as co-op, work integrated learning, and research internships.
Access to Research & Innovation
$73K in research funding per faculty member (university wide).
116 industry and not-for-profit industry partnerships around the world.
25 Research Chairs advancing Lakehead on the world stage.
#1 in Not-for-Profit Research Income in Canada in our peer category
Access to Partnerships and Collaborations
Leveraging funding and talent expertise for research and development initiatives.
Access to lifelong learning initiatives such as Third Age Learning Lakehead (50+).
Dr. Farhan Ghaffar, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Lakehead-Georgian Partnership, was part of a team that used advanced wireless applications to transform blood bag sterilization systems. The team developed a system, using advanced wireless applications, to track the exact dosage of radiation the blood bag has received through the irradiation process, thereby, minimizing the number of disposed blood bags.
Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education is working with Camphill Communities Ontario, a biodynamic farm in Angus, on a SSHRC funded study to examine the potential benefits and impacts on the well-being of adults with developmental disabilities engaging in a broad range of activities.
Research, Innovation, Economic Development:
Research & Strategic Initiatives Facilitator
Career Services and Co-op
Director, Career Services and Co-op
Community Engagement & Lifelong Learning
Interim Principal, Orillia Campus
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