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Service provider: Aboriginal Futures

Service type: Career coaching, Employer connections, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job fairs, Job search help, Resource centre, Resumé development, Short-term skill development

Service description: Need help in making a career plan? Thinking of going back to school? Looking to get some training? Aboriginal Futures serves the urban Indigenous population in Calgary and the surrounding area. Our career development practitioners can assist you with individual career counselling, action plan development, access to funding, resumé and cover letter writing, job search preparation, interview coaching, access to telephones and computers, referrals to other community services, and much more.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Location: Calgary

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Careers In Transition Inc. (CIT)

Service type: Career Coaching, Group Workshops, Interview skills, Job search help, Resumé development

Service description: This program features adaptive skill training, and provides attendees with tools that help them to adapt to the current labour market given their personal circumstances. You will apply learned skills in real life scenarios and expect to gain understanding in why you do the things you do in work and personal situations, as well as changing your thought process. You will build adaptability and set realistic goals to overcome your fears through experimental mindset.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Duration: 2 weeks in duration, 15 hours per week.

Requirements: Albertans over 18 years who are ready to enter employment.

Location: Province-wide

Service delivery: Virtual

Service provider: Prospect Human Services Society

Service type: Career coaching, Disability accommodations, Employer connections, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job search help, Resumé development

Service description: ArtRecruits is an innovative online program that builds workplace skills through engaging arts based projects and collaboration. There is an emphasis on increasing digital literacy, job search skills and placement. This program assists individuals who identify with a mental health disability. ArtRecruits delivers 12 weeks of online classes followed by 12 weeks of job search and placement activities. This includes an employer collaboration and art exhibition.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Duration: 24 weeks

Location: Calgary

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Prospect Human Services Society

Service type: Career coaching, Disability accommodations, Employer connections, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job search help, Resumé development

Service description: ArtRecruits’ overarching objective is to support adults with mental health disabilities to increase their labour market participation and gain independence by assisting them to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. The program will serve 48 clients through four (4),12-week employability skills sessions of 12 clients per session followed by 12-weeks employment placement, retention support, and follow up (combined 24 weeks).

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Languages: English

Duration: 24 weeks

Location: Edmonton

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Whitecourt Employment Services

Service type: Career Coaching, Employer Connections, Group Workshops, Interview skills, Job fairs, Job search help, Resumé development, Short-term skill development

Service description: Employment services are provided to Albertans who reside in Athabasca and the surrounding area. Services will support clients to develop solutions for their barriers, make informed decisions, understand the labour market, formulate realistic employment and/or training plans, and find and maintain work. Services include assessments, skill analysis, career and employment workshops, resumé development, and job placement services.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Duration: 12 week job placement

Requirements: Albertans who are unemployed or where employment does not meet financial needs and need support to gain employment.

Location: Athabasca

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Job Resource Centre

Service type: Career coaching, Employer connections, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job fairs, Job search help, Resource centre, Resumé development

Service description: Visit our Banff or Canmore office for all your job search and career needs, including computer access and free printing services. Meet with a Career Coach for job search assistance, career exploration, interview preparation, resumé and cover letter review, as well as, expert knowledge about the local labour market. Employers can access our free job posting services, general HR advice, workshops and hiring fairs.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Languages: English, French

Location: Banff

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Job Resource Centre

Service type: Career coaching, Employer connections, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job fairs, Job search help, Resource centre, Resumé development

Service description: Visit our Banff or Canmore office for all your job search and career needs, including computer access and free printing services. Meet with a Career Coach for job search assistance, career exploration, interview preparation, resumé and cover letter review, as well as, expert knowledge about the local labour market. Employers can access our free job posting services, general HR advice, workshops and hiring fairs.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Languages: English, French

Location: Canmore

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Whitecourt Employment Services

Service type: Career Coaching, Employer Connections, Group Workshops, Interview skills, Job fairs, Job search help, Resumé development, Short-term skill development

Service description: Employment services are provided to Albertans who reside in Barrhead and the surrounding area. Services will support individuals to develop solutions for their barriers, make informed decisions, understand the labour market, formulate realistic employment and/or training plans, and find and maintain work. Services include assessments, skill analysis, career and employment workshops, resumé development, and job placement services.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Duration: 12 weeks

Requirements: Albertans who are unemployed or have employment that does not meet financial needs and needs support to gain employment.

Location: Barrhead

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: BGS Career Ventures

Service type: Group workshops, Interview skills, Job search help, Resumé development

Service description: BGS offers workshops throughout the greater Edmonton region for all stages of employment and career planning. Our Career & Employment Workshops provide information, strategies, techniques, and practical tips to help Albertans prepare for education and the workforce, understand the current labour market, learn effective job search skills, maintain their current employment, and improve their career prospects.

Career stage: Early career, Mid career, Late career

Duration: 1 to 5 days

Location: Drumheller, Edmonton, Leduc, Sherwood Park, St. Albert

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual

Service provider: Bissel Centre

Service type: Career coaching, Disability accommodations, Group workshops, Interview skills, Job search help, Resource centre, Resumé development, Short-term skill development, Specialized assessments, Work experience

Service description: Clients will progress through 16 weeks of skill development workshops, seminars, lectures, activities, one-on-one sessions and exposure courses. Clients will have periodic daily work experience or volunteer experience opportunities. Clients will access a 12 weeks of paid Work Exposure with an employer. All clients can access one on one client supports such as: Employment Support Worker, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Recovery Coach, Occupational Therapist , Placement Coordinator, Disability Employment Advocate, Housing Navigator and Financial Empowerment assistance.

Career stage:

Languages: English

Duration: 36 weeks

Location: Edmonton

Service delivery: In-person, Virtual