Career & Exploration
Program Description
Assists clients who want to return to school but are unsure of what career they want to pursue
Program Outline
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Self-assessment
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Research post-secondary or trades
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Understanding the labor market
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Identify funding sources
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Effective communication
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Workplace soft skills
Client Profile
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High school graduates
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High school students
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College/High school dropouts
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Career Change
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Unclear career goals
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No/Few barriers
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Minimal work experience
Financial Assistance may include:
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Training allowance
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Supplementary allowance (child care)
Duration:
3 weeks
Job Finding Club
Program Description
Assists clients who are ready to work but require job search skills
Program Outline
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Self-assessment
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Presentation skills
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Interview and resume assistance
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Job search skills
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Networking
Client Profile
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College/University graduates who lack job search skills and are committed to finding a job
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Career changes
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Clients re-entering the job market
Financial Assistance may include:
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Training allowance
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Supplementary allowance (child care)
Duration:
3 weeks
Pre-Employment Assistance
Program Description
Assist individuals with multiple barriers who need extra support, motivation and/or skills to move forward to employment
Program Outline
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Self-Awareness
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Communication Development
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Team Building/Leadership
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Workplace Etiquette & Self-Motivation
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Computers & the workplace
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Career Planning
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7 Week Job Placement
Client Profile
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High school graduates/GED
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Referrals from individual counseling
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Clients with self-esteem / motivation issues / multiple barriers
Financial Assistance may include:
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Training allowance
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Supplementary allowance (child care)
Duration:
13 weeks
Community Workshops
Program Description
Assist individuals who are seeking employment/upgrading skills or Akwesasne businesses that need capacity building assistance.
Program Outline
Workshops are developed with the community's skill enhancement, certifications and personal development needs in mind.
Client Profile
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Unemployed
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Underemployed
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Youth
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Business Owners
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Career change
Financial Assistance may include:
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N/A
Duration:
Varies by client