Workforce Employment Readiness and Connections Program (WERC) in Grande Prairie Employment Readiness This program is for anyone in the Red Deer region facing barriers to employment. Ballad’s customized training facility offers a range of job preparation workshops, as well as hands-on experience in hospitality, agriculture and carpentry skills. Clients of the program will have access to various supports including: Monthly living expense; Professional services (Psychologist and Social Worker); Support with transportation; Supplied work wear; and over 30 employment workshops including: career planning, stress management, overcoming career obstacles, effective communication, financial management, health & wellness; and safety certifications. Ballad will help match you with local employers and support you as you transition into your new job. Note: 18 years or older; currently unemployed or underemployed; Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who is eligible to work and train in Canada Institution: Ballad Consulting Group (Ballad) Minimum CLB Level: N/A Full or Part Time: Full-time Funded: Yes more details Address: 8507 112 Street, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6A4 Telephone: 1-855-295-7180 (ext 5) Email: info@balladgroup.ca Website: http://www.balladgroup.ca Childcare: No
Youth Employment Connections Program (CORE) Employment Readiness CORE: Connections, Opportunities, Relationships, and Employment is an employment program focused on assisting Youth in Care (ages 16-17) and Young Adults from Care (18+) transition into employment. Vision: to provide a safe, inclusive space for Youth and Young Adults to grow their confidence, attitudes, knowledge and skills to positively impact their employment and career journey. Mission: Meet you where you’re at. Program elements: 30+ employment preparation workshops; worksite tours, job shadowing, work exposure opportunities; community events; peer connections; career counselling; employer matching and follow-up support. CORE Lounge: come meet us at our youth-friendly service delivery site in downtown Grande Prairie CORE Mobile: Our mobile unit travels within 500 km radius to rural and remote clients NOTE: this is for Youth ages 16-17 currently in Government care or young adults ages 18+ formerly in government care Institution: Ballad Consulting Group (Ballad) Minimum CLB Level: N/A Full or Part Time: Full-time or Part-time more details Address: 101, 9817101 Ave Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, T8V 0X6 Telephone: 1-855-295-7180 (ext 6) Email: core@balladgroup.ca Website: http://www.balladgroup.ca Childcare: No
ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING Academic Upgrading CCI-LEX is now offering one-to-one tutoring at a special rate. Get online tutoring with experienced TESL-certified instructors, a flexible individual schedule, and customized content for your needs. Our teachers want to help you improve your English. We can provide training for general English, conversational English, business writing, pronunciation, test preparation, and more. Whatever you need CCI-LEX will help you reach your goals! Institution: CCI-LEX (Cultural Connections Institute - The Learning Exchange) Minimum CLB Level: N/A Full or Part Time: N/A Funded: No more details Address: #200, 10055-106 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 2Y11 Telephone: (780) 944-0792 Email: info@cci-lex.ca Website: https://cci-lex.ca/ Childcare: No
COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE English as a Second Language (ESL) The Communication Skills for the Workplace (CSW) Certificate is a language-based learning certificate program intended for international speakers of English working in the public or private sector, or for individuals looking to increase their employability by building their knowledge of workplace communications and cultural competencies. Earn a microcredential badge for each course taken. Available to group applicants only. No individual applications accepted. Institution: University of Alberta Minimum CLB Level: 5 Full or Part Time: Part-time Funded: No more details Address: 4-107 Education Centre - North, 8730 - 112 Street NW Telephone: (780) 492-5530 Email: elsinfo@ualberta.ca Website: https://uab.ca/csw Childcare: No
Skills Enhancement for Newcomers Employment Readiness The program helps newcomers to Canada develop the skills, knowledge and practice unique to Canadian workplaces, enhancing their employment profiles. Institution: NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Minimum CLB Level: 6 Full or Part Time: N/A more details Address: 11762 - 106 Street Email: melissah@nait.ca Website: https://www.nait.ca/nait/marketing/skills-enhancement-for-newcomers Childcare: No