The Sudbury Vocational Resource
Centre was established in 1986 to respond to restructuring
that was taking place in the mining industry.
The initiative was called Project
25-44 and was designed to re-integrate males receiving
social assistance back into the labour force.
As a result of this highly successful program,
the Centre expanded to provide services in partnership
with Federal, Provincial and Regional governments.
SVRC incorporated in 1986 and has
charitable status. The organization has a Board
of Directors that is highly committted to maintaining
a productive, warm and friendly environment where
employment and training information can be obtained.
Mission
We empower those seeking employment
and education through information, counselling,
training and support to maximize success.
Mandate
The Board of Directors,
established the organization's mandate:
- To provide a resource centre to assist unemployed
clients to secure employment
- To provide employment counselling and referral
to other services and programs
- To network on issues regarding literacy/numeracy
- To provide literacy/numeracy to clients
- To ensure that the utilization of community
programs, services and resources are available
to the unemployed to enhance their employability
Memberships
SVRC is a member of the following:
