Dear ESCLM Members;
Thank-you to those who attended our ESCLM General Membership Meeting on May 27. It was a timely and useful reminder of the excellent and innovative work being done in our sector, on behalf of our clients, staff, members, and partners.
Please check out this season's "Your ESCLM in Review" newsletter for an update of some of our projects and initiatives. Please also share with your staff, colleagues, and partners, where possible.
Materials presented by our Ministry and Community Partners can be accessed here (sorry in advance for acronyms):
ESCLM Excellence and Innovation Presentation
LMIEC: Top 10 Opportunities to Leverage International Talent
MCSS Update (ODSP Employment Supports)
MTCU Update (EOES, Second Career, EOIS, Apprenticeship)
Child and Youth Network - London and Middlesex Financial Stability Partnership - Grade 7 Pilot Project - Ending Poverty
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Literacy Sector Referral Resources now available
Literacy Link South Central has created 2 key resources for Employment Sector Staff and clients. These are now available for pick-up or delivery from carol@esclm.ca.
The first is the new "Compass" booklet which provides a general guide to Literacy and Essential Skills.
The second is a user-friendly, laminated guide to the range of literacy services and agencies in London-Middlesex.
Not sure where clients with literacy needs would best be served? The ESCLM and LLSC are working hard to ensure that all our staff have the best information possible and can make the best referrals for clients who have both literacy and employment needs.
Our goals is to provide every single employment service provider in London-Middlesex with these literacy service guides. Pick yours up today!
Coming soon: reciprocal Employment Sector Guides for literacy service providers.
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Jobs with New Nonprofit Group
The South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) is a newly formed not-for-profit economic development corporation comprised of the Counties of Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk and Oxford. Learn more...
We are looking for two experienced community economic development specialists to help lead and guide South Central Ontario's The Path Forward.
General Manager
Business Developer
Deadline: 4:30 PM on June 11, 2010
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Yay! ATN Opens Golf Season
ATN Access Inc is hosting their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Forest City National Golf Course on Monday July 5th 2010.
We are excited to announce that East End Garage will be sponsoring a 'hole-in-one' event, where a $5000 prize will be available.
West Jet has also provided a Trip for Two to any scheduled destination for one lucky prize winner.
ATN would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate twenty-one years of service with 18 holes of golf, power cart, lunch, dinner and a silent auction.
Please contact us for tickets or to pledge your donations: Ruth Robb at 519 433-7950 ext 236, r.robb@atn.on.ca
Hope to see you there.
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Partners in Prevention Conference
Dear Health and Safety Colleagues:
Mark Tuesday, June 15th , 2010, in your calendar. The London and Area Partners in Prevention have a one day conference at the London Lamplighter Inn.
I and a number of our fellow clients and associates with Health and Safety Ontario will actually be presenting topics on a wide range of safety and health concepts.
Remember, also on June 15th, the Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act come into law. So this program has a few sessions to help point you in the right direction.
The PDF attached is the conference brochure. The following link describes the event in short; http://www.iapa.ca/Main/Events/london.aspx .
Hope to see you there.
Ed Hager, Field Consultant, South West
Public Services Health & Safety Association
Education Team
home office: 519-264-9738
email: ehager@esao.on.ca
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WIL's Got Talent!!!
Tired of cooking? How about a delicious Italian meal served in a private setting? Or a melt-in-the-mouth fruit pie, or chocolate treats, or appetisers for a family of four one day a week for four weeks?
Or what about a personal gardener who will spend a morning at your home mowing your lawn, doing spring planting and cleanup?
Got a child who needs extra tutoring? Or how about piano lessons? Or unique, hand-made jewellery?
All these, and more, are available for auction at WIL Employment Connections from June 7th - June 11th. This silent auction is to raise funds for WIL's 25th anniversary community fund. Drop in, ask at the front desk, and bid!
Any questions? Contact Wendy at wendyr@wil.ca or 519-663-0774 ext 244.
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SEED Program Update
The Self-Employment & Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) program is pleased to announce a continuation in funding through Service Canada.
The SEED program provides counseling and business advisory supports to potential entrepreneurs with disabilities. Participants offered admission to the SEED program will have the opportunity to develop their business concept proposal and business plan to support the launch of their own small business.
This is a partnership program of the Small Business Centre and the Goodwill Career Centre.
For more information on program admission and workshop schedules please contact the SEED program: seed@goodwillindustries.ca or (519) 452-4877.
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Pillar Awards
Pillar Nonprofit Network is still accepting nominations for its Community Innovation Awards. Learn more...
Deadline: June 30, 2010 at 4PM.
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Job Posting
London Training Centre is seeking a Job Developer / Trainer.
Please forward cover letter and resume to Grant Whatford: grant@londontraining.on.ca
Deadline Mon. June 7th, 2010
Note: all expressions of interest in this posting will be held in strict confidence.
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*NEW* Bill 165
Ontario Corporations Act - Landmark Bill Introduced!
The new act, once passed, promises to modernize legislation governing not-for-profit organizations.
Learn more...
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Insights, information, tools, and resources designed to cure ailing and impoverished workplaces by increasing the opportunities for people with disabilities to participate equitably in the workforce.
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Regards,
Carol Stewart
Project Manager
Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor, London ON N6A 1G3
Phone: 519.663.0774 ext. 224 Fax: 519.663.5377
carol@esclm.ca www.esclm.ca
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