St. Lawrence Employment Services opens Verona branch

Craig Bakay | Aug 30, 2017

St. Lawrence College Employment Services opened a new office in Verona last week, on Road 38 next to the Revell Ford pre-owned lot and in the same building as Frontenac Mental Health Services.
Spokesperson Karen McGregor said opening this third office (the other two being in Sharbot Lake and Sydenham) serves a geographical need.
“It’s in between Sharbot Lake and Sydenham so we’re hoping it will be easier for those in this area without transportation to get to,” she said. “It’s walking distance from the downtown (Verona) core.
“It’s the same idea as in Sharbot Lake but in a community that hasn’t been served before.”

She said that not only are there businesses in Verona that need employees but also in the surrounding area.
“Verona is unique,” she said. “We’ll be tapping into the tourism-based industries that are off the beaten path.”
Initially, McGregor will be in the Verona office Monday mornings and while drop-ins are welcome, they’d prefer people make appointments by calling the Sharbot Lake office (613-545-3949, press 3).
St. Lawrence provides a range of services for both job-seekers and employers.

For workers, they can help connect them with available jobs and help with things like resumes and “appropriate” email addresses.
“We know there’s a need,” she said. “Times are changing and employers are often asking for resumes via email or other electronic means.
“We can help with that.”

She said they can provide training such as Smart Serve and Working at Heights and even mock interviews geared to certain jobs so that potential employees can get an idea of what they’ll be facing.
For employers, there may be even more benefits.

“Besides training time, we can often arrange subsidies for employers,” she said. “We can read applications and screen employees for them as well.”
McGregor said that they also have services for people who are currently employed but contemplating change.
“Some people hate their job but don’t know what to do,” she said. “Sometimes, it’s about finding a career change.
“I can find you a job but a career is different.”