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March of Dimes Canada

South Central Region, Employment Services Centre, Diskovery Job SkillsTraining / Employment Supports
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Record #: HAM3565 Last Modified: 07 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2012
Contact Information
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Address & Map
50 King St E, 3rd Flr
Hamilton, ON L8N 1A6
 
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Site LocationGore Park area
Major IntersectionHughson St S and King St E
Office Phone905-522-2253
Toll Free Phone1-866-244-3463
Fax905-522-2351
E-Mailjfarnand@dimes.on.ca
Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca
Additional Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/employment/Pages/BusinessComputerApplication.aspx
Primary ContactFrancis Fung, Regional Employment Service Manager; Phone: ext 4323; Email: ffung@marchofdimes.ca
Alternate ContactChristine Pizzey; Phone: 519-759-7852; Email: cpizzey@marchofdimes.ca
Service Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionTo educate individuals with employment barriers to compete in a modern and technical business community through practical training in office and computer skills. Special adaptive devices are provided for those students requiring assistance accessing computers. Classes include: 
 
* Business Computers Applications (BCA) 
* Specialties include; Computerized Accounting, Desktop Publishing, Graphics and the core BCA program  
* A BCA Unpaid Co-op Placement is available  
* Job Search Training Program 
 
Clients can also use placement services to help them with competitive employment. The program offers unpaid work experiences, job coaching and assistance with obtaining paid employment.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedBrant County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
EligibilityPeople with disabilities
ApplicationContact the program for information.
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (3) CANNON ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (10) B-LINE ; (20) A-LINE ; (21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (22) UPPER OTTAWA ; (23) UPPER GAGE ; (24) UPPER SHERMAN ; (25) UPPER WENTWORTH ; (26) UPPER WELLINGTON ; (27) UPPER JAMES ; (35) COLLEGE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesFinancial assistance available to qualified applicants.
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Indexing
Service CategoriesComputer and Related Technology Classes ~ Physical Disabilities ; Job Search Techniques ~ Physical Disabilities ; Job Search/Placement ~ Physical Disabilities ; Postsecondary Opportunities for People with Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities ; Supported Employment ~ Physical Disabilities ; Vocational Rehabilitation ~ Physical Disabilities ; Work Experience ~ Physical Disabilities
SubjectsAssistive devices ; Computer training ; Employment ; Physical disabilities