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CN - 1 Adult Learning Centres CN - 2 Computer Training Programs CN - 3 Frequently Used Phone Numbers CN - 4 Staf ing Agencies: North Halton CN - 5 Staf ing Agencies: Burlington CN - 6 Staf ing Agencies: Oakville

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

DECEMBER 2012 1

Adult Learning Centres

HALTON

Doorways, The Centre for Skills Development and Training www.thecentre.on.ca

860 Harrington Court, Burlington 905-333-3499 x132 Adult Literacy Upgrading Program - Improve your reading, writing, math, and computer skills for employment and educational goals

Read for Life, Literacy Council of Burlington http://www.literacycouncil.ca

Suite 21-460 Brant Street, Upper Canada Place, Burlington 905-631-1770 Help with reading, writing, spelling, math, computer and work related literacy

Gary Allan High School, Halton District School Board www.garyallan.ca

Burlington • 905-632-2944 Oakville • 905-845-7542

Halton Hills • 905-873-8783 Milton • 905-878-2244 or 905-878-1480

Adult alternative community education, offering self-reliant and e-learning to complete high school credits

ELearning Connections, YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington

www.ymcacareerdevelopment.on.ca

Career Development & Learning Centre, 500 Drury Lane, Burlington 905-681-1140 Improve your reading, writing, and math skills for employment and educational goals

GED preparation available

Academic Upgrading/ACE, Sheridan College www.upgrading.sheridaninstitute.ca

Skills Training Centre, 407 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville 905-845-9430 x8205 Upgrading to improve skills to enter a college program or to reach employment goals; obtain Grade 12 equivalency certificate

GED preparation available

Halton Catholic District School Continuing Education/Adult Education

www.haltonalc.com

171 Speers Road, Unit 1, Oakville 905-849-7555 Suite 401A, 760 Brant Street, Burlington 905-632-5858 Secondary school credits

General interest courses, English as a Second Language (ESL), and international languages Literacy and basic skills training

Read, Spell, Write, Literacy North Halton, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

www.literacynh.org

72 Mill Street, Suite 207, Georgetown 905-873-2200 Upgrading to improve skills for employment, education and independence

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ADULT LEARNING CENTRES

© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ADULT LEARNING CENTRES

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PEEL

G Skills for Employment, Life and Family (Formerly Peel Literacy Guild)

www.skillsforself.org

151 City Centre Drive, Mississauga 905-273-5196 /150 Central Park Drive, Brampton 905-793-5400 Improve reading, writing and basic math skills to participate with increased independence at work, at home and in the community

Peel District School Board http://www.peel.edu.on.ca/alt_programs/adult_ed/index.htm

100 Elm Drive, Mississauga/300-7700 Hurontario Street, Brampton /3131 Morning Star Drive, Malton 905-791-6700 Literacy and basic skills training

Secondary school credits and cooperative education opportunities

Academic Upgrading/ACE, Sheridan College upgrading.sheridaninstitute.ca

7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton 905-459-7533, x5100 Upgrading to improve skills to enter a college program, reach employment goals, or to obtain Grade 12 equivalency certificate

GED preparation available

HAMILTON

St. Charles Adult Education/Hamilton Wentworth Catholic DSB www.stcharles.ca

45 Young St. 905-528- Locations throughout Hamilton Secondary school credits

ESL and international languages, literacy and basic skills and GED

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre http://hric712.tripod.com

712 Main Street East 905-548-9593 Literacy, academic upgrading, employment programs and social supports

Adult Basic Education Association www.abea.on.ca

35 King Street East, Suite 7 905-527-2222 GED practice testing

Literacy assessment: reading, writing, speaking and listening, and math

Academic assessment outlining Essential Skills related to client's employment goal

Hamilton –Wentworth District School Board www.cce.hwdsb.on.ca

CCE Red Hill Learning Centre, 300 Albright Road 905-561-2190 Secondary school credits

ESL, adult literacy skills and student improvement skills

Academic Upgrading/ACE www.mohawkcollege.ca

Mohawk College, Fennell Campus, P.O. Box 2034, West 5th Street 905-575-2029 Upgrading to improve employability skills, basic computer and technology skills

Help with math and English to enter a college/apprenticeship program or to reach employment goals or obtain a Grade12 equivalency

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

DECEMBER 2012 1

Computer Training

Programs

HALTON REGION

The Centre for Skills Development & Training www.thecentre.on.ca 905-333-3499

Employment Resource Centres: Microsoft Office tutorials on CD Rom

Burlington Ext. 140

Oakville 905-845-1157 Ext. 121

Milton 905-693-8458 Ext. 107

Georgetown 905-702-7311 Ext. 109

Adult Learning Centre - www.haltonalc.com

Burlington location 905-632-5858

Oakville location 905-849-7555

High School introductory computer courses (small one-time fee), General interest computer courses offered (applicable fees), and instructed ESL classes using computers

Burlington Public Library - www.bpl.on.ca 905-639-3611

Short, one-time sessions on Level 1 & 2 Internet & Email, and Computer Basics-$5 fee for each

Gary Allan Adult High School (Burlington, Oakville, Milton & Georgetown) 905-632-2944 www.garyallan.ca

Grade 10 & 11 computer programs, $35 administration fee per school year, self-directed and

instructor led classes available. Contact each locations for class delivery details as they differ between the 4 sites)

Halton Business Institute - www.hbicollege.com 905-637-3415

Full/part-time computer programs (applicable fees- funding available for eligible clients, incl. OSAP)

Kerr St. Ministries 484 Kerr St., Oakville, ON

One-on-one Computer assistance offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, facilitated by

students from Appleby College. Clients just show up, as there is no telephone available

Oakville Public Library (various locations) - www.opl.on.ca 905-815-2042

“Web-Wise” basic Internet & Email Workshops for beginners & Seniors- free of charge

Oakville Recreation and Culture Department 905-815-5966 www.oakville.ca/seniorscentres.htm

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COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS

© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Sheridan College Continuing Education http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/cect/ 905-845-9430

Individual courses and certificate programs (applicable fees)

YMCA Burlington/Hamilton www.ymcacareerdevelopment.on.ca 905-681-1140

Microsoft Office applications on CD Rom for individuals seeking employment

GTA AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Hamilton Public Libraries 905-546-3200 Ext.3298 http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/LibraryServices/AboutTheLibrary/ComputerClas ses.htm

Free small group training programs, including basic computer skills, MS Word, email internet searching. Call the above number or ask at any of the Hamilton branches

Academy of Learning www.academyol.com 905-338-6600

Private college offering diploma, certificate and individual computer courses using “Integrated Learning” system (funding and OSAP available for eligible individuals)

The Learning Enterprise (Orangeville) 519-941-2661

Government funded program offering free, instructed, Microsoft Office application courses (beginner & Intermediate) and small-fee computer modules (5 cost $45 and provide one high school credit)

St. Charles Adult Education Centre (different locations) 905-523-2347 www.stcharles.ca

General interest and credit programs available (applicable fees)

Square One Older Adult Centre 905-615-3207 http://www.aresearchguide.com/sqgen.html#location

Free, basic Internet and email for people 50+

YMCA Mississauga www.ymcatoronto.org 905-276-9329

Basic introductory courses including: Internet, Email, PowerPoint, Excel, Intro to Computers & Word -free, instructed 1 ½ hour sessions

YMCA of Greater Toronto www.ymcatoronto.org 905-451-9622

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING DECEMBER 2012 1

Halton Region

Service Providers

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Regional Municipality of Halton 905-825-6000 / 1-866-442-5866 City of Burlington 905-335-7777 City of Oakville 905-845-6601 City of Milton 905-878-7211 Town of Halton Hills 905-873-2601 Ontario Works – Milton, Oakville Burlington & Halton Hills 905-825-6000 / 1-866-442-5866 Region of Halton’s Childcare Subsidy Program 905-825-6000 / 1-866-442-5866 Ontario Disability Support Program 905-897-3100 / 1-800-361-0897 ODSP Burlington 440 Elizabeth Street 905-637-4500

ODSP TTY 905-681-0720

Employment Supports - ODSP 905-897-3146 Citizenship and Immigration Canada 1-888-242-2100 Citizenship and Immigration Canada TTY 1-888-576-8502 Service Canada Centre, EI office, 676 Appleby Line, Unit E108 Burlington 905-637-4525 /905-878-8418 Service CanadaCentre, EI office, 310 Main St. E., Milton 905-877-6915 Service Canada Centre, EI office, 232 Guelph St., Georgetown 1-800-959-9522 Service CanadaCentre, EI office, 1090 Speers Rd., Oakville 1-800-263-1830 Ontario Ombudsman’s Office 1-866-411-4211 Ontario Ombudsman’s Office TTY 1-800-668-8258 Legal Aid 1-800-387-5656 Employment Ontario

TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION

Burlington Transit 905-639-0550 Burlington Transit Handi-Van 905-639-5158 Oakville Care-a-van 905-337-9222 Go Transit 416-869-3200 / 1-888-438-6646 Go Transit TTY 1-800-387-3652 Oakville Transit 905-815-2020 Milton Transit 905-815-2020 Milton Accessible Transit Dispatch 905-873-3753 Milton Accessible Transit Information 905-878-7252 ext 2185 Halton Hills Activan Booking 519-853-1550 Halton Hills Activan Information 905-873-2601 ext 2617 Oakville United Taxi 905-338-0044 Burlington Taxi 905-333-3333 Milton Taxi 905-875-2994 EZ Taxi, Georgetown 905-873-9900

OTHER

211 – Community, health & social services information/referrals 211 Volunteer Halton & Community Development Halton 905-632-1975 Volunteer Halton & Community Development Halton, North Halton 905-878-0955 Halton Community Legal Services, North Halton 905-877-5256 Halton Community Legal Services, South Halton 905-875-2069

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HALTON REGION SERVICE PROVIDERS

© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING HALTON REGION SERVICE PROVIDERS

CN - 3

The Canadian Hearing Society, Peel Region 905-608-0271 The Canadian Hearing Society, Peel Region TTY 905-608-1691

ASSAULT VICTIMS (Women)

Halton Women’s Place Crisis Line 905-878-8555 Inasmuch House for Women in Crisis 905-529-8600 Interim Place Mississauga South 905-403-0864 Interim Place Mississauga North 905-403-9691 Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511

Assaulted Women’s Helpline TTY 1-866-863-7868

DISTRESS CENTRES & COUNSELLING

Distress Centre of Oakville 905-849-4541 Telecare Distress Centre, Brampton 905-877-1211 Halton Family Services, Burlington, Oakville, Milton & North Halton 905-845-3811

FOODBANKS, SHELTER & HOUSING

The Fareshare Food Bank, Oakville 905-847-3988 The Salvation Army (Food & Emergency Assistance), Burlington 905-637-3893 Georgetown Bread Basket 905-873-3368 The Salvation Army (Food & Housing), Milton 905-875-1022 The Salvation Army Oakville 905-827-6523 The Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter Oakville (After 5 p.m.) 905-339-2918 Region of Halton’s Intervention Services (Shelter) 905-825-6000 / 1-866-442-5866 Halton Housing Help Centre 905-825-6000 ext 7142

WORKER’S RIGHTS

Employment Standards Office 1-800-531-5551 Employment Standards Office TTY 1-866-567-8893 Workplace Safety & Insurance Board General Inquires 1-800-387-5540 Workplace Safety & Insurance Board General Inquires TTY 1-800-387-0050 Occupational Health and Safety 905-577-9774 / 1-877-202-0008 Office of the Worker Adviser 1-800-435-8980 Ontario Human Rights Commission 1-800-387-9080 Ontario Human Rights Commission TTY 1-800-308-5561

LIBRARIES

Burlington Public Library, Central Branch 905-639-3611 Oakville Public Library, Central Branch 905-815-2042 Milton Public Library, Central Branch 905-875-2665 Milton Public Library, Central Branch TTY 905-875-1550 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown 905-873-2681

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

DECEMBER 2012 1

Staffing Agencies

A staffing agency assists employers with their hiring processes, on a fee for service basis. Generally, agencies are paid by the employer for each placement. There is no charge for job seekers. Some agencies work to fill specific industry positions while others are general, and work to fill all types of jobs. They fill temporary contracts as well as permanent placements.

Considering the fact that not all agencies are alike, it is important to do your research before registering with an agency. There may be

restrictions that you are not aware of. Staffing Agencies are also known as:

Recruiters

Employment/Temp Agencies Placement/Personnel Firms

DO YOUR RESEARCH AND FOLLOW-UP

Talk to friends and / or family members about agencies & staffing specialists that they have had success with in the past To ensure that an agency is competent, professional and ethical, check to see if they are a member of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) at

www.acsess.org

It is important that you follow-up with the staffing specialist on a regular basis, about every 1 to 2 weeks

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN AGENCY

As agencies are working for the employer, make sure you use other job search methods

Be prepared to complete a series of tests as part of an agency application process, including personality and computer tests. Make use of the free computer tutorial CD’s in the Employment Resource Centres to refresh your skills or complete Microsoft Office practice tests

QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENCY

 What types of positions

do you specialize in filling?

 What is the application

process?

 How would you prefer to

receive my resume?

 Are there any tests that I

am required to complete?

 Does your website

display the current job postings?

 How long is the

assignment? (e.g. 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months)

 Do you also provide job

coaching?

 What is the process if the

company wants to hire me full-time?

 Is there a registration

fee?

 Who will be contacting

me when the job becomes available?

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING STAFFING AGENCIES: NORTH HALTON

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STAFFING AGENCIES: NORTH HALTON

SRG (Steven’s Resource Group) 905-878-7789

225 Main Street, Suite 11 www.srgstaffing.com Milton, ON L9T 1N9 Fax: 905-878-8312

Executive search, temporary help

HCR Personnel Solutions Inc. 905-876-4661

310 Main Street East, Suite 205 www.hcr.ca Milton, ON L9T 1P4 Fax: 905-876-4090

Automotive, General Labour Shift work

Patriot Source 1 905-693-1832

8160 Parkhill Drive www.patriotsource1.com Milton, ON L9T 5V7 Fax: 905-693-1895

Various industries

Express Employment Professionals 905-877-1466

318 Guelph Street, Unit 1A www.georgetownon.expresspros.com Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5 Fax: 905-877-2411

Industrial/Professional/Office services

Spherion Staffing Solutions Brampton 905-452-7110

350 Rutherford Road South, Plaza 2, Suite 110 www.spherion.ca Brampton, ON L6W 4N6 Fax: 905-452-7663

Industrial/Office administration Temporary and permanent placements

Spherion Staffing Solutions Mississauga 905-896-1055

77 City Centre Drive, Suite 601 www.spherion.ca Mississauga, ON L5B 1M5 Fax: 905-896-1035

Industrial/Office administration Temporary and permanent placement

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING DECEMBER 2012

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Staffing Agencies

A staffing agency assists employers with their hiring processes, on a fee for service basis. Generally, agencies are paid by the employer for each placement. There is no charge for job seekers. Some agencies work to fill specific industry positions while others are general, and work to fill all types of jobs. They fill temporary contracts as well as permanent placements.

Considering the fact that not all agencies are alike, it is important to do your research before registering with an agency. There may be

restrictions that you are not aware of. Staffing Agencies are also known as:

Recruiters

Employment/Temp Agencies Placement/Personnel Firms

DO YOUR RESEARCH AND FOLLOW-UP

Talk to friends and / or family members about agencies & staffing specialists that they have had success with in the past To ensure that an agency is competent, professional and ethical, check to see if they are a member of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) at

www.acsess.org

It is important that you follow-up with the staffing specialist on a regular basis, about every 1 to 2 weeks

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN AGENCY

As agencies are working for the employer, make sure you use other job search methods

Be prepared to complete a series of tests as part of an agency application process, including personality and computer tests. Make use of the free computer tutorial CD’s in the Employment Resource Centres to refresh your skills or complete Microsoft Office practice tests

QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENCY

 What types of positions

do you specialize in filling?

 What is the application

process?

 How would you prefer to

receive my resume?

 Are there any tests that I

am required to complete?

 Does your website

display the current job postings?

 How long is the

assignment? (e.g. 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months)

 Do you also provide job

coaching?

 What is the process if the

company wants to hire me full-time?

 Is there a registration

fee?

 Who will be contacting

me when the job becomes available?

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING STAFFING AGENCIES: BURLINGTON

CN - 5

STAFFING AGENCIES: BURLINGTON

Adecco Employment Services Limited 905-634-4445

5000 New Street, Burlington, ON L7L 1V1 www.adecco.ca

Executive search, temporary help

AHR – Alternative Human Resources 905-333-5011

460 Brant Street, #18, Burlington, ON L7R 4B6 www.onyourteam.com

Industrial/Administration/Government/Health Care/Call Centre

Angus Employment Agency 905-319-0773

1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 402, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 www.angusemployment.com

Finance/Administrative/Sales/Senior & Middle Management/Manufacturing/Engineering/IT

AppleOne Employment Services 905-631-3333

1035 Brant Street, Unit 4, Burlington, ON L7R 2K1 www.appleone.ca

Various temporary/full-time permanent

ATS Reliance Technical Group 905-333-9632

3027 Harvester Road, Suite 212, Burlington, ON L7N 3G7 www.atsrecruitment.com

Automotive/Steel/Automation/Machinery/Food and Services/Consulting Engineering

Cheryl Craig Careers 905-332-1600

1100 Burloak Drive, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 www.cherylcraigcareers.com

Express Personnel Services 905-639-7117

440 Elizabeth Street, Suite 300, Burlington, ON L7R 2M1 www.burlington.expresspros.com

Industrial/Administrative/Technical/Accounting/Financial/HR/Health Care/Sales

HR Vision 905-632-8152

3365 Harvester Rd, Suite 205, Burlington, ON L7N 3N2 www.hrvision.ca

Industrial Temporary Solutions Inc. (I.T.S) 905-333-2692

720 Guelph Line, Suite 302, Burlington, ON L7R 4E2 www.itsjobs.ca

Industrial/Skilled Trade Specialists

Randstad/Spherion 905-637-3473

895 Brant Street, Suite 6, Burlington, ON L7R 2J6 www.randstad.ca

Industrial Support/Industrial Management/Skilled Trades

The Employment Solution 905-639-2600

3430 South Service Road, Burlington, ON L7N 3T9 www.tes.net

IT/Engineering/Executive

Trans-United Consultants 905-632-7176

3228 South Service Road, Suite 110, Burlington, ON L7N 3H8 www.trans-united.net

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING DECEMBER 2012

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Staffing Agencies

A staffing agency assists employers with their hiring processes, on a fee for service basis. Generally, agencies are paid by the employer for each placement. There is no charge for job seekers. Some agencies work to fill specific industry positions while others are general, and work to fill all types of jobs. They fill temporary contracts as well as permanent placements.

Considering the fact that not all agencies are alike, it is important to do your research before registering with an agency. There may be

restrictions that you are not aware of. Staffing Agencies are also known as:

Recruiters

Employment/Temp Agencies Placement/Personnel Firms

DO YOUR RESEARCH AND FOLLOW-UP

Talk to friends and / or family members about agencies & staffing specialists that they have had success with in the past To ensure that an agency is competent, professional and ethical, check to see if they are a member of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) at

www.acsess.org

It is important that you follow-up with the staffing specialist on a regular basis, about every 1 to 2 weeks

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN AGENCY

As agencies are working for the employer, make sure you use other job search methods

Be prepared to complete a series of tests as part of an agency application process, including personality and computer tests. Make use of the free computer tutorial CD’s in the Employment Resource Centres to refresh your skills or complete Microsoft Office practice tests

QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENCY

 What types of positions

do you specialize in filling?

 What is the application

process?

 How would you prefer to

receive my resume?

 Are there any tests that I

am required to complete?

 Does your website

display the current job postings?

 How long is the

assignment? (e.g. 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months)

 Do you also provide job

coaching?

 What is the process if the

company wants to hire me full-time?

 Is there a registration

fee?

 Who will be contacting

me when the job becomes available?

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© THE CENTRE FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING STAFFING AGENCIES: OAKVILLE

CN - 6

STAFFING AGENCIES: OAKVILLE

AppleOne Employment Services 905-339-3333

233 Cross Avenue, Unit 1, Oakville, ON L6J 2W9 www.appleone.ca Various temporary/full-time permanent

Design Group Staffing 905-829-4848

2650 Bristol Circle, Suite 500, Oakville, ON L6H 5R7 www.dg.ca Engineering/Technical/Industrial

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. 905-842-4402

710 Dorval Drive, Suite 105, Oakville, ON L6K 3V7 www.kellyservices.com Electronic Assembly, Light Industrial Marketing, Office Services

Randstad Canada 905-849-5881

271 Cornwall Road, Unit A202, Oakville, ON L6J 7Z5 www.randstad.ca Accounting and Finance Support

Administrative Support

The 500 Staffing Inc. 905-845-0045

465 Morden Road, 2nd floor, Oakville, ON L6K 3W6 www.the500.com Full-time and temporary

The Ian Martin Group 905-815-1600

465 Morden Road, 2nd floor, Oakville, ON L6K 3W6 www.ianmartin.com IT/Engineering-Technical/Healthcare/Sciences

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