The Employment + Education Centre (EEC) is a charitable not-for-profit agency that is committed to building a vibrant, diverse and resilient community by empowering individuals to reach their goals. We are funded primarily through the federal and provincial governments which makes it possible to provide our services free of charge.
Our purpose is to deliver employment and education services using innovative approaches that empower our community —employers, jobseekers and other stakeholders — to achieve their goals.
Ever Forward — Changing Lives Through Employment and Education.
We will educate our community focusing on employment and life skills, and employer education.
We equip jobseekers and businesses with tools, knowledge, and job matches.
We implement creative and adaptive approaches, especially with digital technology.
We find solutions by working in partnership with our clients, businesses and community partners.
We monitor and assess results for effectiveness and accountability.
We value and expect integrity - we do things the ethical way because it’s the only way. We believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt. We have the courage to do the right thing.
Our team seeks to be the best and we bring the best of ourselves each day to our clients, community, and agency. We are accountable – to ourselves, to our clients, to our community, to our funders, to each other.
We recognize the powerful impact that we potentially have on our clients and community and we honour it with each client We are grateful.
Our team shows respect for all individuals and treats people the way they want to be treated. We communicate honestly and are transparent. We feel comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. We seek constructive feedback with the purpose of becoming better.
We care about the growth and development of our clients, our staff, and our community. We embrace learning to provide the most up-to-date information and tools to our clients.
Our team strives to find solutions and be the problem-solvers regardless of the situation we are facing. We embrace and work within systems that are set up to ensure efficiency and effectiveness without losing our individual and creative approach.
We lead by example every day. We value innovation and we are always looking ahead, reading ahead, thinking ahead.
We are one team that is encouraging and supportive. We maintain perspective. We are passionate about and enjoy our work.
Our team is inclusive and we have fun with each other.
We are client-focused and committed to the success of our clients. We are a trusted and resilient partner for clients, communities, and colleagues. We share knowledge with each other to ensure consistently good service delivery.
We are strategically focused on our work. We empower people, preserve dignity, and are empathetic. We recognize and celebrate our successes and our client's successes. We are not afraid of change and we are committed to continuous improvement, effective, efficient, and consistent service.
Keeley Patterson, Chair
Financial Planner
CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd.
40 Brock Street
Brockville, Ontario K6V 4E8
613.865.8080
Board Member Since 2014
Cynthia Sparring , Vice Chair
Executive Director, Career Services
89 Hubbell St
Brockville ON
K6V 4K6
613-342-5775 ext 122
Board Member since 1986
Katie Harper, Secretary Treasurer
Financial Analyst, Brockville General Hospital
75 Charles St, Brockville, ON K6V 1S8
katiepagnello@gmail.com
Board Member Since 2016
Barry Moss, Past Chair
President, 401 Electric
20 Cowan Ave
Brockville, Ontario
613-342-6042
barry@401electric.com
Board Member Since 2012
Bob Pearce, Director
General Manager, Henderson Printing
1640 California Ave
Brockville, ON
613-345-0441
bob@hendersonprinting.com
Board Member Since 2013
Michelle Pompili, Director
Director of People & Operations, 401 Electric
20 Cowan Ave
Brockville ON
K6V 6E6
613-342-6042 ext 420
Board Member Since 2022
Katherine Hobbs, Director
Dayna Golledge
Economic Development Manager, City of Brockville
1 King Street West, Brockville, ON K6V 7A5
613-342-8772 x4439
Board Member since 2025