Program FAQs

All of LEAP’s services are completely FREE! LEAP is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to administer Employment Services, Better Jobs Ontario, at no cost to you.

If you are interested in Employment Services, please call or stop by the LEAP office to schedule an intake and assessment appointment!

Employment Service allows you to work one-on-one with a trained Employment Advisor. They will assist you with your job search and administer personalized workshops as needed to help you reach your goals. This includes weekly meetings and check-ins, help with job searching and applications (resumes, cover letters, etc.), as well as sending you any job postings that might be of interest to you. You will always get to choose which jobs you apply for.

To be eligible for employment services, you may be unemployed, employed, enrolled in post-secondary education, 18 years of age or older, and a resident of Ontario.

Registering with LEAP is simple! Come in to meet with an Employment Advisor at any time or call and make an appointment. You will be asked to fill out a registration form and then have a one-on-one intake and assessment meeting with your Employment Advisor to discuss your employment and training goals.

Registration takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Once you’re registered, your Employment Advisor will make appointments with you to help you take steps towards your employment and/or training goals. They will also send you job postings that are of interest to you based on your goals. You will always be in control of which jobs you apply to. Your appointments will vary based on what your goals are.

We work with many local businesses in the community which support our placement programs. Job placements are based on each individual interests, and LEAP is here to help you navigate and achieve your goals. LEAP’s mission is to ensure that the participant is matched with a suitable job (and employer) that aligns with their goals.

While on a job placement, the participant is employed by the employer and is to be treated as any other employee. As employees, participants must be paid at least minimum wage ($17.20 on October 1, 2024) by the employer. LEAP will then reimburse the employer.

Better Jobs Ontario is a program for recently laid-off, unemployed workers for which long-term skills training is the most appropriate intervention to transition them into high-skill, high demand occupations in the local labour market.

LEAP’s Virtual Reality Career Exploration program in Kenora, Ontario, lets you experience hands-on job simulations through cutting-edge VR technology. This immersive tool helps job seekers and students explore different career paths, discover their interests, and make informed career decisions in a fun, engaging way.

Yes! LEAP offers access to government-funded job training programs like Better Jobs Ontario, designed to help eligible individuals gain skills for in-demand careers in Northwestern Ontario.

You can visit LEAP’s Resource and Information Area to receive free support with resumes, cover letters, and job applications. Our Employment Advisors provide one-on-one guidance to help you stand out.

LEAP offers personalized employment support for unemployed adults in Kenora, including resume help, interview coaching, job placement assistance, and access to local job postings.

Registered LEAP clients get matched with local employers in Kenora based on their skills and goals. We also share current job postings and support you through the application and interview process.