Local Services

This page lists a number of Winnipeg-located organizations that offer services related to what we offer here at Osborne Village Resource Centre.

Employment Related

At OVRC,
We offer employment services for unemployed and underemployed individuals, there are many organizations that more specifically target certain segments of the population who are looking for work. We list these organizations here.
Clubhouse of Winnipeg
Is a community-based association offering employment and educational opportunities to people coping with mental illness.

172 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B6
Phone: 783-9400
Fax: 783-9890

Employment and Income Assistance
Provides financial assistance to eligible persons for basic needs.

Main Office:
305-114 Garry St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4V7
Fax: 945-0082
Branch Offices:
128 Market Ave.
2nd floor 111 Rorie St.
391 York Ave.
896 Main St.
1031 Autumnwood Dr. (French services).
All offices are accessible through 948-4000

Employment Dimensions
Provides services to those who have experienced mental health problems.
432 Ellice Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 1Y4
Phone: 982-6100
Fax: 982-6128

Employment Projects of Winnipeg, Inc. (EPW)
Is an organization providing a wide range of services for employment assistance, résumé preparation, language development, training and referrals. They also have an HRDC job kiosk, two computers with Internet, and a laser printer. Workshops include Marketing Yourself, Self Esteem, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, and others. Some of their sponsored projects are the Women's Employment Counselling Service, and New Options for Immigrants.

990-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0V3
Phone: (204) 949-5300
Fax: (204) 944-4918
Web: http://www.epwinc.mb.ca

International Centre
Is geared toward those who are receiving social assistance or who are a member of a low-income family (it is not limited to immigrants). They offer free, short-term training programs in retail, light manufacturing, and hotel & restaurant work.

406 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 943-9158

Opportunities for Employment
Offers a free 8-week computer course for social assistance recipients (employment and income assistance). Topics include Windows 95, MS Office, the Internet and workshops on communications and other related skills.

Phone: 925-6895

Partnerships for Employment
"Committed to making a difference in the lives of people with psychiatric disabilities by equipping them with the necessary tools to deal effectively with employment issues." This organization, which is affiliated with Sara Riel Inc., has a Job Developer and Employment Support Counsellor to help clients with employment issues, and many related services.

2nd Floor, 2015 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2P8
Phone: (204) 945-6818
Fax: (204) 940-2636
Email:partners@mb.sympatico.ca

Prendre Sa Carrière en Main - Job Search Assistance
This organization provides free employment-related workshops and individualized assistance in French. Workshops include such topics as résumé and cover letter writing, cold calling and networking, job search skills, job interview skills, and basic computer skills.

Phone:(204) 233-1735 or toll-free 1-800-207-5874
Email:plurielles@home.com

Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES)
This nonprofit employment agency, funded by Manitoba Education and Training, facilitates employment of persons with disabilities. Its services include assistance in career exploration, resume development, job searching and interviewing.

608-294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0B9
Phone: (204) 947-1609
Fax: (204) 947-2931
Email:rees@escape.ca

Seniors Job Bureau Inc.
300-323 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: (204) 943-8864

Sturgeon Creek Enterprises
(for persons with disabilities).
227-530 Century
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: (204) 775-9402

Taking Charge!
This joint provincial and federal program exists to help single parents to find employment and build careers. To be eligible for participation in this program, individuals must be single parents receiving or eligible to receive employment and income assistance. Services include an onsite child care facility, personal development workshops, basic computer training, job preparation help, and job-ready placement.

100-290 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2N8
Phone: (204) 925-1100
Fax: (204) 925-1105.

West Broadway Education & Employment Centre
Offers computer courses and employment services for income assistance recipients and low-income parents. They offer a 20-week course called Computer Applications for the Workplace and workshops on résumés and cover letters, job search, interview skills, and job retention skills, among other services.

640 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: (204) 788-4151

Winnipeg Transition Centre
This provincially-funded organization provides a number of free programs to assist 40+ individuals in their quest for work. These services include job leads & referrals ("actively market you to employers") and workshops in career assessment, resume development, interview skills, and job search skills.

1836 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 338-3899

Y.E.S. Youth Employment Service
This organization provides free employment counseling to people between 16 and 24 years of age, job search workshops, and Internet access to find potential employers, as well as other services.

330-267 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 987-8661

Educational

At OVRC, we offer a number of courses on basic computer literacy, as well as a few workshops on other topics such as interview skills. Here we list other organizations that offer similar topics, as well as those that offer further employment skills training, adult high school credits, and the GED.

Beat the Street
This organization teaches basic reading and writing skills and offers assistance with GED and high school courses. Also has hands-on computer training.

355 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2J1
Phone: 943-0918
Fax: 947-5958
Email:aloft@wpcusrgrp.org

GED exams
For information on how to challenge them, call 1-877-716-3889 (across the province).

Jobworks Adult Learning Centre
Funded by Adult Learning and Literacy, Jobworks offers high school courses to adults completing their Adult High School Diploma or upgrading for post-secondary education. The only cost is a $60 annual registration fee. Visit their website at www.jobworksschool.com, or call 453-8351 for more information..

1175 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 453-8351
Fax: 453-0277

Journeys Adult Education Centre
Provides free training for GED preparation, academic upgrading, and basic computer literacy. One to one tutoring is available.

315 McGee Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 987-2646
Fax: (204) 779-9671
Email:journeys@pangea.ca

Manitoba Education and Training
1-800-465-9915

Orioles Community Adult Learning Centre
This organization provides free literacy and computer courses, GED preparation classes, and a resume writing session. A 2-month program in computer skills covers basic computer skills, including word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets. Daytime daycare is also available to clients.

444 Burnell Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2B4

St. Norbert Adult Education Centre
This is an adult education centre that provides various courses at no cost. It has programs that include high school credits, employment readiness (job search skills, resume writing, career and employment counseling) and computer training (introduction to computers, keyboarding, Internet and email, word processing, and others). Every first and third Wednesday of each month, from 3 to 8 pm, they have an open house for visitors to learn about their services.

35H ave de la Digue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3V 1M7
Phone: (204) 261-3312
Fax: (204) 269-8049
Email:adulted@stnorbfdn.mb.ca

Upward Bound:
A Stepping Stone offers the Mature Student Grade 12 Diploma Program, designed by Manitoba Education and Training. Applicants must be 19 or older, and out of school for at least one year. Students with a grade 9 or 10 background are usually able to complete the program in one year. There is no cost to attend the program and continuous enrollment occurs throughout the year.

Call 291-4970 for more information.

West Broadway Education & Employment Centre
Offers full and part-time courses in introduction to computers, Microsoft Office 97, and the Internet and email. Their programs are open to individuals who are on employment and income assistance.

640 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: (204) 788-4151

Winnipeg Adult Education Centre
Provides upgrading at the high school level for adults who have been out of school for at least one year, and also coordinates the Adult Basic Literacy Program.

310 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2N8
Phone: (204) 947-1674

Miscellaneous

Apply for a Social Insurance Number
(S.I.N.) Go to Human Resources Development Canada.
391 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2Z2
Phone: 983-4662
Fax: 983-4269

Employment Standards Branch:
Manitoba Dept of Labour provide information about the laws surrounding employment in the province, including minimum wage, vacations and employee rights. It also investigates suspected violations of these laws.
604-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P8
Phone: 945-3352
Toll free: 1-800-821-4307
Fax: 948-3046
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/

S.I.N. Hotline
If you have forgotten your Social Insurance Number, call this line. You will be asked a few questions to verify your identity and then your S.I.N. will be told to you.
Phone: 983-4662