Alberta Works Office Locations – Where to Go
Check out the UPDATED list of ALBERTA WORKS OFFICE Locations on the Government of Alberta Website, HERE. (Below may be outdated: check the link above to be sure). Edmonton City Centre Alberta Works Centre Address:10242-105 Street Edmonton AB Phone:780-427-9674 TDD:780-422-0790 Fax:780-422-0161 Email:105-street.is@gov.ab.ca Hours of Operation:Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services:Career and employment … Continue reading
Women Building Futures – Trades training for women
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.
Water Wings Employment Readiness Program
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
What should I do for work? Job and Career Interest Assessments
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
Youth Skills Youth Jobs – Action for Healthy Communities
Get ready to go back to school or get a job! Action for Healthy Communities offers Youth Skills, Youth Jobs: a 15 week program including: Job Development Workplace Safety Computer Literacy Financial Literacy, and Life Skills program The 15 week program is followed by a 6 week work experience placement. Eligibility: 15-30 years old Out of … Continue reading
Joining the Canadian Forces
Many young people are interested in applying to work with the Canadian Forces. Here is some information from their WEBSITE Who can apply: To apply to the Canadian Forces, you must: 1.Be a Canadian Citizen. 2.Be 17 years of age, with parental consent, or older, except: •Regular Officer Training Plan – Junior applications must be … Continue reading
Strengthening our Spirit
Strengthening Our Spirit (SOS) is a three week program that brings together the elements of Aboriginal teachings, sharing circles and life skills training and pre-employment training. Pre-Employment Program Talking Circles, Employment readiness and Basic computer skills Exposure courses offered: CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Food Safety, Fork Lift Certification. … Continue reading
Métis Entrepreneurial Program
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? We can help turn your dream into reality. The Métis Entrepreneurial Program has been designed to provide self-employment training for those starting a new business or expanding an existing business. The financial contribution may include: Tuition for a self-employment training (usually 16 weeks) Mentoring and support … Continue reading
Metis Employment Supports Program
Do you have a job lined up but the employer requires you to have workboots, tools, or a short course before you can start? The Métis Employment Supports Program can help. This Program provides: Required work equipment and/or attire Tuition and books for short term training such as safety certification Assistance with travel to your … Continue reading
Metis Targeted Wage Subsidy Program
If you have skills but lack work experience in your area of interest, and need an employer to give you a chance, the Rupertsland Institute can help with their Metis Targeted Wage Subsidy program. They give your employer a wage subsidy of up to 50% of your wages for a maximum of six months (or one year in the case … Continue reading
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