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Opportunity Centre

Community Employment Resource Partnership (CERP) - Serving Peterborough and Area

Agency Opportunity Centre, LLNWA
Phone (main) (705) 652-7029
Phone (toll free)
Fax (705) 652-0239
Email info@opportunitycentre.ca
Web www.opportunitycentre.ca
Address 7 Albert St, Lakefield, ON  K0L 2H0
Mailing Address PO Box 220, Lakefield, ON  K0L 2H0
Location Intersection Lakefield (Queen Street & Albert)
Contact(s) Debbie Ayotte; Melody Benson; Megan Young
Hours Mon & Wed. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm,
Tuesday 8:30 am - until 6:00 pm (by appointment)
Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Area Served Peterborough County: Douro-Dummer, Galway-Cavendish-Harvey, North Kawartha, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield; LDSS
Languages of Service English; interpretation in Ojibwa can be arranged
Fees None
Physical Access Five steps to enter building.  Appointments can be made to accommodate individuals who have mobility restrictions.
Organization Type non-profit
Service Description Information and Resource Service (IRS) -walk-in community resource for anyone seeking employment and/or training;
Employment Planning and Preparation (EPP) and Job Development and Placement Support (JDPS);
Summer Job Service
Eligibility Job Connect: persons 16 years and over, out of school and out of work, and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits; other criteria may apply
Summer Job Service:  students returning to school; 15-24; up to age 29 if individual has disability
List of Employment Services
  • workshops
  • information and resources on careers and occupations, the local labour market, training opportunities and job search strategies;
  • information on apprenticeship training and resources for internationally trained individuals seeking employment consistent with their skills and experience;
  • individual support to clarify employment needs and develop an action plan, make decisions, and search for a job;
  • resume and cover letter development assistance;
  • hard copy and on-line job boards/ postings;
  • faxing, e-mailing and photocopying resumes and job applications;
  • individualized job development;
  • placements into employment for work experience and/or on-the-job training
Last Revised February 2009