Youth Employment Skills Program

Action for Healthy Communities is pleased to announce that it will be offering a free 12 weeks Group Based Employability Skills (GBES) program plus 6 weeks work experience in a job placement for youth between 15 and 30 years of age who are facing barriers to employment. The Youth Employment skills program is fully funded by the Government of Canada (Service Canada).With the objectives of increasing the youth’s employability and enhancing their career objectives, the program will focus on career exploration, real life experimentation with ideas, both individual and group analysis and critical thinking skills as well as  clear career goal setting. It will also include workshops and seminars on selected topics that are tailored to the needs of these youth. The program participants will gain skills in Computer skills, basic financial literacy and business language, Leadership and team building, Self-care, self-image and self-esteem. The workshops will also provide the youth the opportunity to learn about Alberta labour standards, Work ethic, and how to write and develop Resumes, cover letters for job search.

The program runs from the month of January- May 22 at the AHC office.

Youth are encouraged to register for this free program as soon as possible, as space is limited. To schedule for an interview and assessment, please call Ivon Pereira at 780-944-4687

Special thanks to the program funder: Service Canada