Employment Ontario
Employment Ontario Services at AETS
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) is proud to be a service provider within Employment Ontario (EO), delivering culturally grounded employment and training supports for Indigenous individuals and communities.
Personalized Employment Supports
We can help with:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter development
- Job search strategies and interview preparation
- Skills training and upgrading
- Job placements and employer connections
- Referrals to education, training, and community services
Removing Barriers Together
Such as:
- Transportation assistance
- Childcare supports
- Financial and employment readiness supports
- Access to training opportunities
- Connections to community and cultural resources
Culturally Grounded Services
Our work is guided by:
- Respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions
- Community-driven approaches
- Strong partnerships with First Nations, employers, and service providers
- A focus on long-term success and self-determination
Supporting Employers
We offer:
- Recruitment and job matching services
- Access to wage subsidies and training supports
- Guidance on culturally respectful hiring practices
- Ongoing support for both employers and employees
Our Employment Ontario Co-ordinator, Lorraine Keough and Employment Ontario Assistant, Bev Hunsberger can assist with filling out an assessment form and any questions you may have.
Stop into the AETS Employment Ontario Office at the following location or call 807-346-0307 or leave an email at aets@aets.org :
523 Algoma Street North
South Wing, Box #4, 3rd Floor, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 5C2
AETS Guest/Client Entrance and Parking Map
(within the former Dawson Court Home for the Aged)
Our goal is to support your success in a way that respects your whole journey!
Employment Ontario clients do not need to have Indigenous ancestry.
AETS/Employment Ontario Program eligibility:
- Unemployed or Underemployed
- Receiving Employment Insurance Benefits
- Receiving Ontario Works Benefits
Click below link to complete the intake:
The link above will take you directly to the intake form on our website. Once you've completed it, simply click “submit,” and a member of our team will follow up with you.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
- Completed Intake Form
- Copy of Status Card (front & back) - if of Indigenous Ancestry
- Copy of ID
- Resume
