From the Desk of the Ontario Works Director

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1 JumpStart Algoma District Services Administration Board 2008 My name is Joanne and I want to express my gratitude to the government of Ontario and the people at the Ontario Works office in Blind River. Without the assistance of this program my son, who is a sports fanatic would not be able to participate in his favorite sports, especially hockey. This summer, my son was especially fortunate and won a hockey weekend with Bobby Orr. Thanks to the financial and moral support of the Ontario Works office, he was able to attend this opportunity of a lifetime. Gratefully Yours Joanne Grossman From the Desk of the Ontario Works Director Wow, this year is already quickly passing us by and it s hard to believe we are heading into spring! For those in the southern part of the province this has been a particularly difficult winter, seeing snowfall records over and over again. For the job market it continues to be favorable in most areas of our district. Algoma North is experiencing considerable layoffs in the forestry industry definitely having an impact on their communities. Our concern goes out to those communities as they endeavor to work through these layoffs. We ve been working with fellow community partners in those areas to look at training needs to address some of the challenges. We will have a group of staff visiting the Algoma North area to meet with unemployed individuals to do an assessment of training needs, etc. Please stay tuned for more information, it will be here quickly! In Algoma Central and East areas the job market is reasonably strong and we anticipate opportunities to grow in the spring and summer seasons with the influx of seasonal employment. We ve also been hearing of continued shortages of staff in the health care sectors, skilled trades and road construction areas. We ve entered into a new partnership with Sault College to deliver community college level programming in Elliot Lake and Thessalon to bring training to our local areas. I urge you to be in contact with your Case Manager about upcoming employment and training opportunities in your area. Last but not least throughout this newsletter edition you will find information on our annual Trade Shows and Job Fairs being held in Richard s Landing, Blind River, Bruce Mines and Elliot Lake. This year we will be bringing the trade show concept to St. Joseph Island as an expansion to our already very busy spring. Look for more details and come visit the many employers and agencies participating with resume in hand! Sincerely, Tracey Brick

2 JUMPSTART PAGE 2 In the 2007 provincial budget the government introduced the non-taxable Ontario Children s Benefit for eligible low-income families with children under the age of 18 years of age. The OCB is being phased-in over five years and began with the one-time down payment in July 2007 of up to $250 for each child under the age of 18. In July of 2008, monthly OCB payments will begin. Annual payments of up to $600 for each eligible child will be issued. Over time, the amount of the OCB will grow to a maximum of: $805 per child annually as of July 2009 ($67.08/month) $900 per child annually as of July 2010 ($75.00/month) and $1,100 per child annually as of July 2011 ($91.67/month) To be assessed for eligibility for the OCB, a parent/guardian will need to meet all of the following requirements: The applicant and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable) have had their previous year s income tax assessment completed; His or her children are registered for the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) He or she is the primary caregiver for one or more of the children under the age of 18; and He or she is a resident of Ontario With the introduction of the monthly OCB payments in July 2008, social assistance benefits will be restructured. Basic needs for children, as well as the back-to-school and winter clothing allowances, and the Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families (OCCS) will be consolidated within the OCB and families will not lose any portion of their National Child Benefit Supplement from social assistance. IN THE MONTHS OF APRIL, MAY AND JUNE A REPRESENTATIVE OF ONTARIO WORKS WILL BE COMING TO YOUR AREA TO DO A PRESENTATION ON THE IMPACT ON YOU. Please speak with your Case Manager about registering for one of these sessions. Immediately following the general information session a personal interview will be scheduled with you to go over the impact to you in more detail but you must attend a general information session first. Register TODAY!!! Please see the Information Calendar at the back of this newsletter (page 26) for dates of the General Information Sessions being held in your area.

3 JUMPSTART PAGE 3 Check out the United Way Bursary Program at: Application deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2008 The Dr. Albert Rose Bursay Program Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program-This bursary was established in 1984 by the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation to help public housing tenants with the costs of a postsecondary education. The program is named in honor of the late Dr. Albert Rose who dedicated his life s work to education and social housing.

4 JUMPSTART PAGE 4 ELLIOT LAKE AND BLIND RIVER JOB FAIRS Elliot Lake Thursday, March 27 th from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm Collins Hall, 120 Hillside Dr. North in Elliot Lake Some Employers and Agencies Attending Will Be: Canadian Forces, O.P.P., R.C.M.P., Canadian Tire, Zellers, Bob s No Frills, Foodland, Tim Horton s, RSVP Communications, Elliot Lake Lawn Care, Job Connect and more... And Blind River Wednesday, April 9 th from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm Blind River Community Centre 110 Indiana St. (above the Memorial Arena) Some Employers and Agencies Attending Will Be: Canadian Forces, O.P.P., R.C.M.P., Municipal Waste & Recycling, North American Construction, Cameco, Job Connect, and more... Local and area employers will be available to advertise open positions, provide business information and recruit potential employees. Come out and meet the people that can help you reach your Employment Goal! Get your questions answered in person. Bring plenty of Resumes Dress to Impress Possible Interviews on the spot For More Information Contact Elliot Lake Blind River Mary Caverly Roberta Wilson-Garrett Ext or

5 JUMPSTART PAGE 5 ST. JOSEPH ISLAND & BRUCE MINES TRADE FAIRS Featuring Local and Area Businesses St. Joseph Island Wednesday March 26th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Hilton Community Centre And Bruce Mines Wednesday May 7th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Bruce Mines Community Centre Come out and meet your local Businesses and Supporting Organizations Including: Employment Agencies Funding Agencies Training Agencies For More Information Contact Elaine Switzman or

6 JUMPSTART PAGE 6 The past few years have been very exciting for children s services in Algoma District. With the introduction of the Best Start initiative, we have added licensed child care programs across Algoma and are looking forward to the introduction of three Best Start Hubs in late Spring. This will have a positive impact on communities right across the district, from Hornepayne in the north, right through to Spanish in the east. Where Are the Licensed Child Care Programs Located? There are currently 15 child care programs across the Algoma District: Community Program Phone Number Hornepayne Three Bears Day Care Centre Dubreuilville Dubreuilville French Nursery School White River White River Day Care Program Wawa Superior Children s Centre Echo Bay Echo Bay Child Care Program St. Joseph St. Joseph Island Child Care Program Island Thessalon Thessalon Child Care Program Thessalon Thessalon School Age Child Care Program Iron Bridge Iron Bridge Early Learning Centre Blind River Blind River Early Learning Centre Blind River Au Jardin de Pierrot Child Care Program Elliot Lake Garderie des Petits Amis Child Care Program Elliot Lake Claire Dimock Child Care Centre Elliot Lake Little Treasures Child Care Program Elliot Lake Garderie Petit Tresor Child Care Program Within these 15 child care locations, other programs for specific age groups, such as infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, and summer programs, are also available.

7 JUMPSTART PAGE 7 What is Best Start Initiative? Best Start is an initiative of the provincial government but is directed at the local level. It is about parents, schools, child care centre s and children s service professionals working together to help all children achieve success. This will ensure that all children can develop to their fullest potential and be ready and eager to excel in school by the time they start Grade 1. In the first phase of Best Start, Algoma created new licensed child care spaces in the district. These programs were developed in areas that were identified as in need through public consultations and surveys across the district. Best Start Phase 2 What is a Best Start Hub? A Best Start Hub is a one-stop centre for families, bringing together kindergarten, child care, parent-child programs, parenting supports, and access to a wide range of specialized services. The Ontario Early Year Centre s/family Resource Program s already function as hubs to some extent as their programs involve core services and they have existing partnerships and links to schools, so they will take the lead as Hubs. Best Start Hubs will: Support a rich early learning environment and family-centered services Provide parenting and school-readiness programs Serve culturally diverse families and families with children with special needs Have linkages to schools and other local services such as Preschool Speech and Language and Developmental Screening Clinics Provide community resources and information

8 JUMPSTART PAGE 8 Will Best Start Hubs Replace Family Resource Programs and Ontario Early Years Centre s? The process of transitioning from the current system of Ontario Early Year s Centre s and Family Resource Programs to Best Start Hubs will take place over the next few months. They will continue to provide the kind of family support services that they currently provide (like drop-in playgroups, parent workshops, etc.) and they will also be responsible for helping to coordinate all the other services offered in the Hub. The first three Hubs in the District of Algoma will be located in: Wawa Blind River Elliot Lake There are plans to have other Best Start Hubs in Algoma as things progress. How will Hubs be different from Ontario Early Years Centre s / Family Resource Programs? Hubs will incorporate more services for families. In the beginning, individual services under the Hub umbrella will include links to kindergarten, links to child care, and consistent family supports (like parent/child playgroups, workshops for parents, father/child activities, and access to other services.) Over time, more services such as selected Pre-School Speech and Language, and Health Unit services, will start to be offered at the Hubs. The goal of the Best Start Hub will be to integrate all of these services so that they are all working together and providing families with seamless service. Q. What is child care fee subsidy? Frequently Asked Questions About Child Care A. A child care fee subsidy provides financial assistance towards the cost of licensed child care for parents who are persons in need (determined by income testing) and for parents of children with special needs. Note: If you are in receipt of Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or have an annual net income of less than $20,000, you automatically meet the financial criteria for child care fee subsidy and are placed on the fee subsidy Wait List once your application is completed and received. Q. I am expecting a child in the future and will require subsidized child care. Should I apply now? A. You should apply for subsidy now if you are expecting a child in the future due to pregnancy, adoption, or some other circumstances. You can apply for fee subsidy for a future child online or by completing a printable application and forwarding to your local office. For more information about child care and fee subsidy, you can visit the Algoma District Services Administration Board s website at:

9 JUMPSTART PAGE 9 People calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to obtain cheque information must call after the following payment cut off dates: March 25th for April Payment April 28th for May Payment May 27th for June Payment Payment information is not available prior to these dates. WHAT IS THE GOOD FOOD BOX CLUB? The Good Food Box runs like a large buying club. Once a month individuals place orders with volunteer coordinators to receive a box brimming with fresh tasty produce (fruits and vegetables) worth much more that the $20.00 cost (often 30% to 50% of the actual cost). Each box contains the same mixture of produce, though the contents change with each delivery, depending on what is in season and reasonably priced at the time. For more information or to place an order, please contact the Good Food Box Club in your area. Blind River North Shore Childcare Resource Centre 17 Hanes Avenue Blind River, ON Phone: (705) Elliot Lake North Star Family Resource Centre 185 Ottawa Avenue Elliot Lake, ON Phone: (705) or (705)

10 JUMPSTART PAGE 10 All Ontario Works Resource Centre computers have the ability to access the SASS website. You can access a variety of forms on the site under the FORMS section. Some of these forms are interactive (they can be submitted online and are sent directly to the appropriate staff person) and some are printable (PDF format) for clients to fill out and return to the local office. You can link directly to the other government programs like EIB, WSIB, CCRA etc through the Other Source of Income section of the site. This includes quick links to other government online applications. You can link to the job search banks like HRDC and Job Connect from the Help Finding a Job section of SSAS. You can also do a search for post secondary education information. All of our Rent Geared to Income locations, Daycare Centres and Family Resource Centres are listed on the site. The website will have pictures of the buildings and profiles that describe the features, location, and contact information. Don t Have A Computer At Home? All Our Ontario Works Resource Centres Have Computers Available! >>>>New Information On The SSAS Website>>> You can now print off your IRS from the website The Northern Homeowner Repair Program application and information is now on the website If you are living in our Housing Units, you can request your rent receipts on line and they will be mailed to you

11 JUMPSTART PAGE 11 Here is some of the information that is available on Career Cruising: CAREER MATCHMAKER-An interactive survey that will help you to find a career that will match your interests. EXPLORE CAREERS-This will help you find career information and see interviews with real people in every career. EXPLORE EDUCATION AND TRAINING-Find out where to get Education and Training you need to start your career.

12 JUMPSTART Page 12 Registered nurses, also known as RN s are the most well-known of the various types of nursing professionals. Registered nurse s require more education than practical nurses and they usually take on a wider range of responsibility. Many registered nurses provide direct patient care as well as a variety of other duties such as: presenting health information to groups of people, perform emergency procedures in an emergency department or instruct student nurses in a teaching hospital. Their work with patients can involve such duties such as, assessing status of patients physical, mental and emotional health, taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and performing basic physical exams. For More Information on Nursing or Other Careers Visit The Career Cruising Website See Page 11 For More Details

13 JUMPSTART Page 13 Are you looking for: A job at home Possibility of relocation This site will allow you to: Search the country for available jobs Post your resume so that employers can find you TRY THE INTERNET!!!!! Drop in at the online Resource Centre for career advice from their columnists and for news you can use. Register to get their Job Mail Newsletter, the latest job search and career advise ed to you weekly

14 JUMPSTART PAGE 14 Hundreds of people each year use Job Connect to help them find jobs across the East Algoma Region. The program has a wide variety of services for people of all ages who are looking for work Job Connect offices have fully equipped Employment Resource Centers that feature: Job Postings Information on careers and occupations Apprenticeship information Labour market information Workshops (True Colors/Personality Dimensions, Service Excellence, Smart Serve, Health & Safety, Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Skills, Job planning and making the transition to work. Free access to computers, Internet, telephones, fax & photocopier Real People! Interested in Apprenticeship Training? Apprenticeship training is a way to learn job skills and gain certification while working. Apprenticeship training has been around for generations, but demand for skilled workers in the region is at an all time high. Job Connect has a commitment to helping people get registered as Apprentices. They administer a scholarship program for those who upgrade their academics in order to qualify for an apprenticeship. This program provides recipients with a $1,000 scholarship and also rewards employers who hire scholarship students with $2,000 in signing bonuses. There are a number of provincial and federal tax incentives available to both apprentices and employers, and information on these programs is available from Job Connect.

15 JUMPSTART PAGE 15 Throughout the year Job Connect provides the same great services to students of all ages and backgrounds. If you are looking for that after school job, you might benefit from all that Job Connect has to offer. Each year the program assists students by coordinating the Summer Jobs Service. Dedicated staff helps students connect students with employers. Where you can find us! Bruce Mines Thessalon Blind River Spanish Cutler Sagamok Reserve Public Library Town Hall 214C Hanes Medical Center Band Office Saulteaux Enterprises Elliot Lake Algo Center Mall Check for further information Call us at JOB CONNECT...We help anyone!!! Call toll free today!!! Blind River Elliot Lake (705) (705)

16 JUMPSTART PAGE 16 Prior to working with OW Employment Services, Ann had been an ODSP client since 1983, prior to that she had been in receipt of ACSD. She is currently 23 years old and is diagnosed with left sided cerebral palsy. In the spring of 2007 Ann graduated on the Deans list from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay with a BA, major in French and minor in English. She had been exploring possibilities for employment prior to returning home at the end of the school year. After returning home in April she got information that the Ontario Works office may be able to assist her with her employment goals so she made an appointment to see a case manager. When she saw the case manager she had already made application to an education company in Korea to possibly teach English as a second language but was requiring some support to move through their application process. She was also uncertain if there was help available to her because she was seeking employment outside of the country. The case manager was able to assist her with getting the required documentation back and forth to the required embassies and to get the out of country medical requirements completed. Once the company offered her a job to teach English as a second language beginning in August in a private school in Busan Korea, the case manager contacted ODSP on her behalf and requested consideration for payment of Employment Training Start up and the Community Start up Benefit which were both approved. Ann has kept in touch via with her case manager on a regular basis. It was a difficult transition for her at first with the jet lag (first time flight) and the culture shock, but with support she has stayed on course and settled into her teaching assignment of multi grade students. Ann has now made friends with other foreign teachers and has began to explore the Korean culture and the country itself. Ann is truly a success story of what can happen in your life when you set your goals and stay true to your dreams. Grandparent Interaction and Family Time For More Information Call: Gisele or Roxanne at: The Best Start Centre (705)

17 JUMPSTART PAGE 17 Service Ontario answers questions about programs and services; provides forms (birth certificate, change your address for health cards and outdoor cards), access more than 400 government forms, register your business name etc., landlord and tenant information, employment standards, brochures, specialized help and referrals to experts. For More Details Please Call: Or A Customer Service Agent of Service Ontario from Blind River will be visiting the Thessalon Union Public Library the 2 nd Monday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. The next scheduled visits are: April 14 th May 12 th. For more details call: or

18 JUMPSTART PAGE 18 ODSP APPLICANTS, SPOUSES AND DEPENDANT ADULTS Your local OW Office can work with you to support your employment goals. Action Plans can be developed, referrals made or financial assistance paid to assist with job search activities. There are a variety of supports available whether it be to attend a workshop, prepare for a job interview or get help building a resume. WE ARE HERE TO HELP. Please call your local Ontario Works Office and set up an appointment to meet with a Case Manger. The Oaks Centre Stabilization and treatment under 1 roof! This centre offers programs for Ontario residents 16 years of age and older who are seeking treatment for alcohol and drug dependency. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CAMILLUS CENTRE Phone: (Intake Reception) Phone: (Clinical Secretary/24 hr line) OAKS WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Phone (24 hr line)

19 JUMPSTART PAGE 19 If you are volunteering in the field that you want to move into you have already made a good choice and are gaining valuable experience and references. You may now want to plan to take some of the required courses to help you earn necessary qualifications. Treat your volunteer work like it is a paid job, put in your best efforts. If the opportunity arises take on extra responsibility and assist others when appropriate. Gaining experience in a field of interest New contacts Possible recommendations from someone already in the field Something solid to add to your resume Employers like to hire individuals with experience It proves to employers that you have what it takes A trust relationship with the employer has already been built VOLUNTEER WORK IN A RELEVANT FIELD IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO SHOW THAT YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO GET HIRED. Family Life Centre We Care, We Listen, We Help We provide professional counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups within the following program areas: Addictions/Problem Gambling Violence Against Women General Counselling Offices in Elliot Lake and Blind River For more information call (705)

20 JUMPSTART PAGE 20 Upcoming Workshops in Elliot Lake and Blind River Date Time and Location Workshop Elliot Lake (Algo Mall) Blind River (15 Hanes) April 2 10:00 to 11:30 2:00 to 3:30 Good and Bad Service/ Do s and Don ts April 9 10:00 to 11:30 2:00 to 3:30 Dealing with Upset/ Angry Customers April 23 10:00 to 11:30 2:00 to 3:30 Attendance/Job Search/ Interviews April 30 10:00 to 11:30 2:00 to 3:30 Resume Writing May 7 N/A 9:00 to 10:30 Telephone Customer Relations Register Today! Call (705) To Reserve Your Seat! All Workshops are FREE and Available to Everyone

21 JUMPSTART PAGE 21 Mission Statement: Our mission is to assist the residents of Algoma to achieve a life free from alcohol/drug problems. The Following Services are Free and Confidential!! SERVICES/PROGRAMS: Standardized alcohol/drug assessments, individualized treatment plans, referrals to other service providers CASE MANAGEMENT: To ensure continual assessment of client needs, case planning, collaboration with other agencies, referrals, monitoring client progress, advocacy and education. COMMUNITY TREATMENT SERVICES: Outpatient counseling with respect to alcohol/drug related issues. GUIDED SELF CHANGE: Harm reduction for early stage problem drinkers/drug users. DAWN PROGRAM: Motivational community treatment program for youth, ages 13-20, using/abusing substances. PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Motivational community treatment program for adults using/abusing substances. NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Please contact your local office for more details. METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT PROGRAM: Treatment program designed for those individuals who are dependent upon opioids, such as heroin, morphine and codeine. ONTARIO WORKS ADDICTION SERVICES INITIATIVE: Assessment and community treatment services to individuals using/abusing alcohol and/or other substances. BACK ON TRACK PROGRAM: Ontario s remedial measures program for Impaired Drivers. (***A fee applies to the Back on Track Program***) For more information please contact an office in your area: Wawa Office Elliot Lake Office Thessalon Office

22 JUMPSTART PAGE 22 Attention OW Participants!! There will be a Case Manager in the Spanish Office every two weeks at the Medical Building Basement. Please call to book an appointment at Food Bank Located at the Legion The food bank is open every 3rd Thursday Soup & Sandwich Located at the Legion Thursdays Parent Drop In Mondays and Wednesdays Located at the Spanish Public School Job Connect Located at the Medical Clinic Please Call to Book an Appointment Support Outreach Women s Crisis Centre Located at the Municipal Building 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Phone:

23 JUMPSTART PAGE 23 Sponsored by Algoma District Services Administration Board and Sault College 31 Week Course Started March 25, 2008 Stay Tuned For Updates! Offered at CASS Adult Education/Literacy Started March 25, Week Training (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Stay Tuned for Updates! Started March 10, 2008 Monday to Friday 12 Weeks Participants will be job-ready for the construction season in the summer of 2008! Stay Tuned for Updates!

24 JUMPSTART PAGE 24 Opening the Doors to Harassment Free Work Environments Maplegate is currently hosting free workshops sponsored by the Ministry of the Attorney General in February, March and April of These workshops provide educational resources to raise awareness of harassment in the workplace. The goal of this community based program is to help all current and potential employees and employers to develop and implement policies and procedures on the prevention and resolution of harassment in the workplace. Employee workshops address what harassment is, the grounds for harassment and discrimination, and prevention and remedies to harassment. Employer workshops focus on promotion of harassment free work environments to raise morale, productivity, retention and the bottom line. Legislation now requires workplaces to have Workplace Harassment policies in place. Assistance in creation of these policies and strategies to implement new or existing policies are covered. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Melody Outreach Program Coodinator Maplegate Phone: (705) I am a single mother who had to apply for Ontario Works to help raise my son. During regular meetings with my Case Manager, I was encouraged to look for work or training that I was interested in and suited for. I have been successful in finding a full time job at a local daycare. Since being hired, I have applied to start my Early Childhood Education apprenticeship. The financial help and the support that I received from Ontario Works have helped to make a brighter future possible for me and my son.

25 JUMPSTART PAGE 25 ELLIOT LAKE MAIN OFFICE 151 Ontario Ave Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2T2 (705) ELLIOT LAKE RIO DEN 25 Dieppe Ave Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1H1 (705) BLIND RIVER MAIN OFFICE 15 Hanes Street Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 (705) or BLIND RIVER ARENA 61 Colonization Road Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 (705) or CENTRAL ALGOMA 1 Collver Rd RR# 1 Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0 (705) or WAWA 50 Broadway Ave Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 (705) or Please direct your questions, suggestions, or comments in writing to the Newsletter Suggestion Box located at your local Ontario Works Office front desk. ELLIOT LAKE Monday s & Wednesdays 10am to 12pm Friday s 1pm to 3pm Phone: THESSALON Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Community Centre Basement Main Street BRUCE MINES AND AREA Church Basement Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. BLIND RIVER Thursdays 1-4:00 p.m. The Old Arena WAWA Iris Place 4 Broadway Ave. Wednesdays 2pm-4pm

26 JUMPSTART UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Elliot Lake/Blind River -Communication Skills Blind River-Pathways (AHU) 17 St. Patrick s Day 18 Blind River-Pathways (AHU) 24 Easter Monday Office Closed Thessalon-PSW Course CASS Adult ED-Retail Associate Training Elliot Lake/Blind River/Services Customer Needs/Service 26 St. Joseph Island Trade Fair Elliot Lake- Telephone Customer Relations Good Friday Office Closed 27 Elliot Lake Job Fair 28 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7 8 Blind River-Resume Workshop March April 1 2 Elliot Lake/Blind River-Good and Bad Service/Do s and Don ts 9 Blind River Job Fair Elliot Lake-/Blind River- Dealing with Upset / angry customers Elliot Lake-Resume Workshop 11 PAGE Ontario Child Benefit Client Information Sessions THESSALON May 8th 10:00am ELLIOT LAKE May 21st 10:00 am and 1:00 pm WAWA June 2nd 1:00 pm Thessalon-Resume Workshop BLIND RIVER Elliot Lake/Blind River-Attendance/Job Search/Interviews Elliot Lake/Blind River- Résumé Writing June 4th 10:00 am and 1:00 pm May Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Bruce Mines Trade Fair Blind River-Telephone Customer Relations Thessalon-OCB client information session PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AREA OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS ON ALL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS