Women Building Futures – Trades training for women

Posted by hope4youth on May 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Women Building Futures offers various trades training programs for women, including supports (*housing, financial, etc.) and referrals, including admission opportunities specifically focused for Aboriginal students. Check out their information for prospective (potential) students HERE.    

Category Aboriginal, Career, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Certificates, Earn While You Learn, Education, Employability, Employment, First Nations, Getting A Job, Post-Secondary, Professional Development, Start Your Own Business, Trades Training, Uncategorized, Women, Work

Lokken: Industrial, Apprenticeship, Retail and Hospitality Training

Posted by hope4youth on May 16, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

  Lokken helps people make meaningful changes in their lives with training that leads to new career and employment opportunities. They offer training programs including: Industrial; Apprenticeship; Retail; and Hospitality. $$$ FINANCIAL $$$ Assistance is available to those who qualify. Lokken also offers Employment Postings B100, Empire Building,10080 Jasper Ave,Edmonton, ABT5J 1V9 Phone Number: 780.424.3700Toll Free: … Continue reading →

Category Career, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Certificates, Earn While You Learn, Education, Professional Development, Resumes, Trades Training, Uncategorized, WHIMIS Training, Work, Work Experience

Water Wings Employment Readiness Program

Posted by hope4youth on May 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Boyle Street Community Services’ Water Wings Employment Readiness Program is designed to prepare individuals for the world of work by improving their employment readiness skills and or helping them to complete educational upgrading, with the end result being greater confidence and competence in society, an increased chance of gaining employment and readiness for further education … Continue reading →

Category Career, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Cover Letter, Education, Employability, Learning, Literacy, Resumes, Uncategorized

What should I do for work? Job and Career Interest Assessments

Posted by hope4youth on May 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

A good place to start is the ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service) Website. You have to sign up using an email address to use their online self assessments, but it is worthwhile. ALIS offers: Know Yourself – do computer quizzes that will help you learn about what type of work you would like, what kind … Continue reading →

Category ALIS, Career, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Education, Employability, Employment, Getting A Job, Getting Off the Street, Keeping a Job, Personal Growth, Start Your Own Business, Starting Your Own Business, Tools, Trades Training, Transitions and Change, Work, Work Experience

BGS Youth Ventures Career Success Series

Posted by hope4youth on February 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Business Group Services (BGS) Edmonton has a NEW, free educational program for people with mental health and/or addictions concerns who are interested in addressing their barriers to career or education success. The VENTURES Career Success Series is for Individuals, 18 years of age and older, who have identified having barriers to employment/ education success, resulting from … Continue reading →

Category 18+, Addiction, Business Group Services [BGS], Career, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Computer Skills, Cover Letter, Education, Employability, Employment, FREE STUFF, Getting A Job, Getting Off the Street, Goal Setting, Job Interview Skills, Keeping a Job, Life Skills, Low Income, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Uncategorized, Work

ALIS Career Information Hotline

Posted by hope4youth on June 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service) has a Career Information Hotline. where you can get information on: – career planning – job search skills – educational options and funding resources – employer services – occupational descriptions – resume review – referrals 1-800-661-3753 IN EDMONTON: 780.422.4266 Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. hotline@alis.gov.ab.ca CLICK HERE … Continue reading →

Category ALIS, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Cover Letter, Education, Employability, Employment, Getting A Job, Job Interview Skills, Keeping a Job, Referrals, Resumes, Start Your Own Business, Trades Training, Work

Hope Mission Youth Shelter

Posted by hope4youth on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Hope Mission Youth Shelter 9908-106 Avenue, Edmonton Alberta T5H 0N6 http://www.hopemission.com EMERGENCY SHELTER OUTREACH SERVICES SHIFT PROGRAM SUMMARY A free overnight emergency accommodation service for co-ed youth aged 16-24yrs. A team of Outreach Workers are available to serve co-ed youth aged 16-24yrs 12 hours per day, 365 days per year. A 24-hour transitional residential program … Continue reading →

Category Ages 16-24, Bible Study, Career Coaching, Church Services, Clothing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Counseling, Detox, Education, Employability, Food, Getting A Job, Getting Off the Street, Goal Setting, Health Workshops, High School, Hope Mission Youth Shelter, Housing, Hygiene Products, Identification, Internet, Laundry, Legal, Life Skills, Male, Medical, Mental Health, Modules, Outreach, Personal Growth, Phone, Physical Health, Recreation, Referrals, SHIFT Program, Showers, Spiritual Health, Support/Advocacy, Transportation, Volunteering

Dr. Battle

Posted by hope4youth on February 17, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Dr. James Battle and Associates Employment Program for Youth [funded by Government of Canada] 1102, 10235-124 Street, Edmonton Alberta T5N 1P9 Phone: 780.488.1362 [Dorothy or Don] Life skills Employability skills Communication Skills Career Planning Computer Skills What will I get out of it? A resume A career plan An action plan A first aid certificate … Continue reading →

Category Ages 15-30, Ages 16-24, Ages 18-24, Career Coaching, Career Planning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Earn While You Learn, Employability, Finances, First Aid Training, Getting A Job, Getting Off the Street, Goal Setting, Internet, Job Interview Skills, Keeping a Job, Life Skills, Male, Over 18, Paid Programs, Resumes, Under 18, WHIMIS Training

Youth Ventures [BGS]

Posted by hope4youth on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Youth Ventures Edmonton [Business Group Services] 11th Floor (Suite 1110), 10025 102 A Ave Edmonton City Centre East Tower Website; http://www.bgsenterprises.com/YouthVentures.htm Email: youthventures@bgsenterprises.com Phone: (780) 409-8625 Are you between 15-30 & NOT eligible for EI? Youth Ventures Assessment & Case Management Centre is your “One-Stop-Shop” to learn about, and get connected to, all of the … Continue reading →

Category Ages 15-30, Ages 16-24, Ages 18-24, Business Group Services [BGS], Career Coaching, Career Planning, College, Earn While You Learn, Education, Getting A Job, High School, Job Interview Skills, Keeping a Job, Mobile Services [We come to you], Not Elligible for E.I., Paid Programs, Post-Secondary, Referrals, Support/Advocacy

Youth Connections

Posted by hope4youth on February 16, 2011 · 2 Comments 

  Youth Connections [Bredin Institute] 10172 – 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1L3 http://www.youthconnections.gov.ab.ca Visit us on Facebook Email: youthconnections@bredin.ab.ca Phone: (780) 415-4YOU or (780) 415-4968 Fax: (780) 421-4094 Offers no-cost [FREE] assistance for youth ages 16-24: ·        Work Search: employment counselors/developers assist you including resume writing, job interview skills, job search, networking, connecting with employers … Continue reading →

Category Ages 16-24, Bredin Institute, Career Coaching, Career Planning, College, Education, First Aid Training, GED, Getting A Job, High School, Job Interview Skills, Keeping a Job, Mobile Services [We come to you], Post-Secondary, Resumes, Trades Training, University, Upgrading, WHIMIS Training, Workplace Health and Safety, Youth Connections