Ontario – Guelph – Guelph
Corporation
www.torchlightservices.ca
Ontario
Guelph
Guelph
Corporation
active
Operating name: Torchlight Industries
Community Options is a supported employment program for persons
with disabilities or other barriers to gainful employment. This
program emphasises a place-train vocational rehabilitation model
using integrated work settings.
Job Coaches (Vocational Support Workers) match the training needs
of participants to a pre-determined job-site. They provide con-
tinued support to both employer and participant during and after
placement.
Participants in the program may receive the following services
and supports as required: * An employment assessment to identify skills, capabilities and
special needs
* Individualized career-planning and counselling
* Placement and support in a training job-site
* Job-search support targeting employability skills, resume
writing and interview skills
* Assistance in securing gainful employment
Referrals can be made by contacting a Vocation Support Worker at
822-7600.
Torchlight Industries is a pre-employment program for persons
with physical and/or psychiatric disabilities. The program is
provided in a realistic work setting that emphasises a train-
place vocational rehabilitation model which has been designed
to assist people in the acquisition of basic work skills neces-
sary to secure gainful employment.
Participants in the program may receive the following services
and supports as required: * A time-limited pre-employment assessment which will focus the
participant's attention on existing barriers to employment.
* Pre-vocational counselling
* Work-readiness training
* Work activity provided in a realistic work setting for parti-
cipants who may not attain gainful employment
* Time-limited community work experiences under the direct
supervision of program staff
* Job-search preparation, resume preparation and specialized
referrals to other services, such as the Community Options
Program
Referrals can be made by contacting the Vocational Counsellor at
822-7600.
Torchlight Industries is partially funded by the Ontario Govern-
ment (approx. 50%). In order to meet it's budget requirements,
Torchlight Industries must generate the remaining revenues to
continue the program for disabled persons within Wellington
County.
In order to earn program revenue, Torchlight Industries developed
a production facility to do sub-contract work for local business
at our location or your business location.
You might want to use our services when: * You have more work than you can handle
* You need extra space and manpower to get the job done
* You need extra staff without the worry of subsequent payroll
and bookeeping requirements.
Torchlight Industries will do the work at a reasonable price,
meeting your specifications with on time delivery of product,
using our own highly trained staff and workers.
Torchlight Industries can provide sub-contract services in the
following manufacturing or processing areas: * Light Industrial: sorting, assembling, grinding, heat sealing,
cable assembly, packaging, bundling, counting
* Mailings: postal code sort, envelope stuffing, collating,
stapling, photocopying, labelling, folding
* Woodworking: stakes, bridging, crates, pine boxes, sub-contract
craft items, machining of small wooden parts.
Your support will allow Torchlight Industries to continue to
provide vocational programs for people with disabilities.
If you require a job estimate, contact the Production Manager
at (519)822-7600.
Local employers providing training/apprenticeships to persons
with disabilities are an integral part of our programs.
Benefits to the employer: * Access to a support worker for problem-solving, retraining,
consultation, and monitoring
* Assistance in meeting employment equity requirements
* A new source of labour for meeting your staffing requirements
* Reduced burden on internal resources for screening, training,
and supervision of new employees
* No cost to the employer
If your company can provide a training/apprenticeship opportunity
please call: Community Options, (519)822-7600
Apprenticeship Equity, (519)766-9232
Country of Ownership: Canada
Year Established: 1974
Exporting: No
Primary Industry (NAICS): 321920 - Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity: Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 to $199,999
Number of Employees: 35
Products:
Skids, wooden, shipping type, Wood end products nes, Sawmill products nes, Wood fabricated materials nes
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