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Are you looking for a job?

Do you need help with your resume?

Are you looking for support from your community?

Do you want to further your education?

 

We can help!

 

The Durham Region Employment Network has over 70 organizations that help people find jobs and offer community support, if needed. (see list with website links at bottom of this page)

 

Can anybody access these services?

Yes! Whether you are changing jobs, unemployed, or just wanting to update your resume, there are all kinds of agencies that can professionally assist you. Many of these services are government funded and are free to the public.

For information on upcoming employment-related events, news headlines and our agency of the month please scroll down this page.

If you are an employer wanting to post an employment opportunity, please click here to access our FREE job posting service.

To find information on our 2009 EmployABILITY Awards, click here.

Please note: the DREN office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st 2009 for Canada Day. Access to the office will also be limited on July 2nd and July 3rd due to staff vacation. Please call ahead if you plan to visit on these days.


News Headlines

Browse through our News Headlines below or click here

for full News Descriptions.

 

text bullet 2009 EmployABILITY Awards

text bullet Spring Clearance Sales on Computers, Equipment  and Accessories - Heritage Skills Development Centre

text bullet Ontario March of Dimes and Easter Seals are launching a Life Stage Transitions Project

text bullet Durham Continuing Education - Office Assistant Pathway Program Cooperative Education

text bullet Ability Guide - an electronic listing of 270 Durham agencies that help persons with disabilities.

text bullet Epilepsy Durham Region has a new address.

text bullet Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Introduces New Immigrant Employment Services

 

Event Headlines

Browse through our Event Headlines below or click here

for full Event Descriptions.

text bullet Knights On Guard Job Fair June 30

text bullet Montana's Cookhouse Job Fair - July 14

Dren's Past Events

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pictures from the event

 

                     text bullet 2009 EmployABILITY Awards

                      text bullet  2008 EmployABILITY Awards

AGENCY OF The MONTh                                

 

META Vocational Services Inc.

 

META Vocational Services Inc. is a private, non profit organization established in 1981. They provide employment and vocational programs and services to individuals living in the Durham Region and Hastings, Northumberland, Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington counties.

META Vocational Services Inc. provides an opportunity for individual exploration and growth through real work experiences, counselling and guidance. Their focus is to assess existing skills, guide clients in development of realistic job goals and provide opportunities to reintegrate into the work force.

Their team of vocational and employment counsellors, group facilitators, psychologists and occupational therapists offer a full range of vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

For more information on META Vocational Services Inc. please visit their website at: http://www.metavocational.com or give them a call: 1-866-794-4677.