Assisted employment services require a registration and are at no charge, individuals receive a referral to work with one of our career practitioners one-to-one. Below is a picture of one of our Career Practitioner’s offices, clients meet privately to work with our staff in an office similar to this one.
- Work one to one with a career practitioner
- Determination of individual needs
- Individual & group employment services
- In-depth barrier & roadblock identification
- Career exploration & planning
- Employment readiness activities
- Career Counselling referrals
- Resume & cover letter critique & tips
- Eligibility & suitability assessments for provincial & federal programs
- Action plan development
- Referrals to adult learning programs and services
- Determine specialized needs
- Disability impact identification
- Modified case management process and group sessions
- Assisted resume & cover letter preparation
- Job development services
- Direct employer selection
- On-the-job supports
- Referrals for functional, educational, and technology assessments
Our Career Practitioners also provide guidance to registered clients, who meet certain criteria, in completing applications for financial assistance through the Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) under the direction of Employment Nova Scotia (ENS). Please click and follow each funding link below to view eligibility requirements:
- Start Your Own Business (Self Employment)
- Return To School (Skills Development)
- Work Experience (START Program)
- Job Creation Partnership
- Fast Forward Program