Regimental Veteran Care Cell - Links
The following is a list of handy links that can be very useful:
Helmets to Hard Hats - Giving soldiers a opportunity in construction trades after release from the CF http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?category=1&featureId=6&pageId=26&id=4560- Services and Benefits from Veterans Affairs - A guide for veterans benefits including case scenarios and a screening tool as well as information on how to contact Veterans Affairs http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/information-canadian-forces
- Vacations for Vets www.cfpsa.com/en/corporate/NewsCentre/Support/VacationsForVets_e.asp
- "Cutting Red Tape" - Improving Service to Canada's Veterans
- Class Action Suit "Reduction of S.I.S.I.P. Long Term Disability Benefits by the Amount of Pension Act Payments"
- http://www.forces.gc.ca
- http://www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/recreation/casual_e.asp
- To obtain JPSU support or services locally, contact your local Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC). Please refer to 'Core Functions' for information on services offered IPSC in Petawawa
- Soldier On
- Veterans Affers Canada
- Pension Act - Here for the Department of Justice and Here for VAC
- Current or Former Canadian Forces Members Services and Benefits Link
- Disability Benefits Healthcare Benefits
- ESTATE PLANNER
- Terms of Reference – Children of the Fallen Soldiers Bursary Program
- Children of the Fallen Soldiers Bursary Application
- Link to Honours and Awards
- Application Forms for Honours and Awards
- Military Families Fund
- Scholarship Applications for Children from www.herofund.ca
- Scholarship Applications for Spouses from www.herofund.ca
Resources Available to Students
SUPPORT
- Service Canada: Service Canada offers single window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs for citizens through more then 595 points of service located across the country, call centers and the internet. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
- Telehealth: Telehealth is a free, confidential telephone service you can access for medical advice. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/telehealth/telehealth_mn.html
- Minister of Revenue: Tax information for students. http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/resources/students.html
- Al-Ateen: Addiction services for teens. http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
- Legal Aid Ontario: http://www.legalaid.on.ca
CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEARCH
- YMCA career development and Learning Center: Employment services, job postings, resume help, job search assistance, career and educational planning, job connect for youth out of school and in need a job. http://www.ymcacareerdevelopment.on.ca
- The Center - skills Development and Training: Career Planning and development, job search skills, resume, cover letter, interview skills, pre-apprenticeship program. http://www.thecentre.on.ca
- Job Connect: Ontario Government site for finding jobs. http://www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
- Budgeting: http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml
- Scholarships: Sites that offer Canada wide scholarships can register and sort by school, programs, marks, location, community and scholarships also listed. http://www.scholarshipscanada.com & http://www.studentawards.com
- OSAP: The Ontario Student Assistance Program. http://osap.gov.on.ca/
- Katimavik: A program that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. http://www.katimavik.org
- Apprenticeship: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu (click on apprenticeships) http://www.apprenticeshipsearch.com (link to apprenticeship information, employers, types of apprenticeships, requirements, etc.)
- E-info: University information http://www.electronicinfo.ca