Links to Young Adult Employment
Program Description
Links to Young Adult Employment provides young immigrant and refugee mothers with training and support to develop long-term career plans and enter meaningful employment. Clients receive skills for success training, including digital skills building, Canadian workplace preparation, one-on-one career planning, mentoring, and employment skill training. The program is available to immigrant mothers who are permanent residents or refugees with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or higher. Ten weeks of classroom training is followed by 14 weeks of Canadian work experience.
Program Details
- 10 weeks of paid employment and digital skills training which includes: career exploration, resume writing, mock interviews, job search assistance, oral and written business communication, Canadian workplace culture, and pronunciation support
- 14 weeks of paid work placement in entry-level positions in office administration, accounting, marketing, IT, and health care
- One-on-one individualized career planning sessions including labor market information, short and long-term Career Action Plan development
Eligible Clients
- Immigrant mothers between 15-30 years of age
- Permanent residents, refugees and citizens
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5 or higher in all 4 skills
- Individuals receiving EI or non-EI
Additional Program Information
- Digital skills enhancement and introduction to various soft-wares
- Business communication and networking skills enhancement
- Assistance with creating a 5-year Career Action Plan
- Job search and job retention support after program completion
- Mentorship by a professional immigrant woman
- Referrals to other CIWA programs for additional support
- Compensation for childcare and transportation costs
For more information please email: youngadultemployment@ciwa-online.com
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