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Peterborough Employment Resource Centre

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

Agency City of Peterborough Social Services Division -Community Services Department, Peterborough Employment Resource Centre (PERC)
Phone (main) (705) 748-8830 ext. 3310
Phone (toll free)
Fax (705) 742-7496
Email perc@peterborough.ca
Web www.percresources.ca
Address City of Peterborough Social Services Building
1st Floor - 178 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON
(in the Charlotte Mews)
Mailing Address PO Box 4138 178 Charlotte St.
Peterborough, ON K9J 8S1
Location Intersection Charlotte Mews, Charlotte & George St.
Contact(s) Mike Gannon, Social Services Coordinator - Employment Programs
(705) 748-8830 ext. 3877
mgannon@peterborough.ca
Hours 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Area Served City & County of Peterborough
Languages of Service English
Fees n/a
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible– with ramps/elevator
Organization Type Municipal Social Services
Service Description The PERC is a self-help centre, which provides current resource materials, equipment and professional assistance to individuals conducting a self-directed job search.
All services are provided at no cost to any member of the community and surrounding areas.
PERC services are available weekly in the County of Peterborough through various outreach locations.  See the PERC monthly calendar for locations, dates and times. 
Eligibility Any member of the community and surrounding areas
List of Employment Services The focus of the PERC is to assist individuals with resume and cover letter development, offer advice on job search techniques and provide labour market information.
Core activities include the delivery of workshops, which include Basic Computer, Internet/Email, Resume, E-Résumé and mock interviews.
Last Revised February 2009