Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant

We are so excited for our Brant Skills Team to begin this AMAZING new program. If you are looking to upgrade your skills to be job ready, please contact them today!

We are so excited to present our Shop, Eat, Work Here: Building Skills for the Future program.

Brant Skills Centre is receiving $378,950 from the Province of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund, which will help provide free job skills training for 50 people within Brantford and Brant County.
Job skills training will be provided to adults aged 18 years of age and older through the Shop, Eat, Work Here program that will prepare participants for jobs in the retail and food service sectors, and support local employers with access to talent and resources that will help grow their businesses.

Each cohort of learners will receive four weeks of training followed by a job placement. Job seekers will receive an overview of employment and work expectations in the retail and food service sectors, and gain key industry and workplace skills in customer service, payment methods (working with money), digital skills, Point of Sale (POS) systems, and professional workplace skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and communication.

Lori Bruner, Executive Director of Brant the Brant Skills Centre describes this program as an opportunity to reduce the skills gap and minimize the labour shortage in the retail and food service sectors. Job seekers will get the training, skills, hands-on experience, and support they need to succeed; and employers who are looking for the right candidates with the right skills will benefit from having access to a pool of job-ready workers.

“Through flexible training and employment opportunities, participants will gain a comprehensive set of skills,” Bruner said. “Additionally, the provision of accessible and inclusive services and supports will meet the needs of individual job seekers who may have multiple barriers to employment.”

Gino Caputo, Store Manager of Farm Boy in Brantford says “This program is beneficial to all involved. It’s an opportunity for us to get involved in the community, and for job seekers to gain valuable work experience. We look forward to growing our partnership with Brant Skills Centre.”

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to contact Brant Skills Centre to learn more about the Shop, Eat, Work Here program.

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Ontario At Work
Government of Ontario

Need some help figuring out your taxes? Before tax time stresses you out check out these FREE tax clinics!!

Free Tax Clinics available for low-income families Community partners in the City of Brantford are pleased to offer tax services at no cost to low-income households for the 2021 tax filing season at the following organizations:

Take some time today to appreciate the women in your life! Here at Homeward Bound we have to give a shout out to the AMAZING single mothers in our program. They have all been working so hard to get a college education so that they can make a difference in the lives of their children and so that they can give back to our community! We are so proud!

There are few things more valuable than a library card! Have you gotten yours yet?

Did you know that Santa has a Brantford Public Library card? We're pretty sure that having your own library card will get you on his "nice" list. 😁
Find out more https://www.brantfordlibrary.ca/en/borrow-and-learn/membership.aspx

Here's a great free activity to do with your kids, your family or your friends! Enjoy!

Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is pleased to announce that The Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst will run from December 3, 2021 to January 1, 2022, nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If you're still thinking about applying for Homeward Bound it's not too late! We still have a few spots open for enrollment this fall. Message us to get an application form, fill it out, and send it in!! [email protected]

*Have you been thinking about going to college, but you're not sure how to do it?
*Need to finish high school or upgrade your credits?
*Are you worried about figuring it all out on your own?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant to find out how we can help you get the education you have always wanted! We will support you every step of the way!

Contact us today to find out how we help single parents succeed.

Our second recommendation for is all about being brave, stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself! Is there a book that helped challenge you to live a different life?

is all week at HWB! Here is the first of our teams recommendations. What book do you recommend to learn about your child's development?

It's not too late to register for our 3:00pm information session this afternoon! If you're a low-income single mom interested in going to college, come check us out today!! Click on the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodu-tpz8qH9w4mHh2HKSUZZmaDSr3aVaG

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Information Session - Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Information Session - Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Do you love books as much as we do? Were celebrating by posting our participants favorite books all week long that have helped them out as single parents. What is your favorite book to recommend for other parents?

Have you registered yet for one of our information sessions? Come find out how Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant can help you get your college diploma and the career you've always wanted along with so much more!

Click on links below to register or you can call or email for more information.

August 10th @ 3:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodu-tpz8qH9w4mHh2HKSUZZmaDSr3aVaG

August 18th @ 11:00 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtde2upz8rGtKZNXxZc0_vcp-QAyyYTyuA

Great news! Another date has been confirmed for our information sessions. Now you can have your choice between attending August 10th or August 18th. Learn more about our exciting program and how we will empower you to find your new path in life!

If you haven't signed up for this exciting program you have to check it out! What a great way to become a life long reader!

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Why not play BINGO – the Kids Can Fly 20th Anniversary edition! It’s free, it’s fun, and there are great prizes to be won. Visit https://www.kidscanfly.ca/20th_anniversary_bingo/ to download your free Bingo card!

Are you a single mom looking to go to college? Would you like to discover how we can help you reach your goals?

You are invited to attend one of our upcoming information sessions. The first one takes place August 10th at 3:00pm.

*This is an online event. Please join us from the comfort of your living room. Scan the QR code in the flyer below and it will take you to a zoom registration page where you can sign up for the session or click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodu-tpz8qH9w4mHh2HKSUZZmaDSr3aVaG

We have recently updated our website! Come have a look to learn more about the Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant program. Registration is open for Fall 2021. Email [email protected] for more information and to get an application!

https://www.brantskillscentre.org/homewardbound/

Today is the day! Recruitment for Fall 2021 opens today!

It's getting exciting here at Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant! Registration for our next cohort is just around the corner!

Do you want to join us for Fall 2021 and being an new and exciting chapter in your life? Keep your eyes peeled for registration to open and get those application packages sent our way!

Welcome to Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant! Don't forget to like or follow us so you can receive updates about our 2021/2022 program intake dates. Thanks for visiting Homeward Bound Brantford-Brant and we hope to see you soon!