Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre:

Awards

DRUHC was recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for service excellence for three consecutive years as recipients of the Minister's Award of Excellence Bronze in 2002, Silver in 2003 and Gold in 2004 and for Service Innovation for our website design. 

Job Seekers and Employers utilizing services of the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre express their appreciation for the high quality, individually tailored customer service experience at DRUHC and the positive impact it has on meeting their objectives. Click here to hear personal testimonials. Click here to hear personal testimonials.

The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre is proud to be ISO registered since 2004. We will continue to build and improve on excellent customer service. Learn more about DRUHC's ISO 9001-2015 registration.

Diversity Champion Award

In September 2017, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre was acknowledged with a Diversity Champion Award. Presented by Audrey Andrews on behalf of the Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership, the certificate recognizes that the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre are leaders in diversity and inclusion, contributing to a stronger, more inclusive Durham community.

Left to Right: Audrey Andrews - Manager, Diversity and Immigration at the Region of Durham; Maralyn Tassone - DRUHC Executive Director; DRUHC William Hartford - Board Member; Pam DeWilde - Pickering Welcome Centre Manager

The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre proactively advances and promotes diversity and inclusion by:

• Ensuring that the needs of a diverse clientele are met through training all staff in inclusive customer service
• Offering dedicated services focused on the employment needs of internationally trained professionals
• Matching the needs of diverse and marginalized populations with inclusive, accessible program offerings
• Utilizing affirmative hiring practices, resulting in a staff of culturally distinct backgrounds, experiences and languages