Sustainable employment is critical to independence and self-sufficiency for individuals, families and the community, and the YWCA Employment and Learning Centre supports individuals in this process. We are committed to helping individuals gain increased confidence and ability in pursuit of their goals. Whether the need is a single appointment to prepare a resume or longer-term counseling to gain life and work skills, we are committed to supporting individuals on their life’s journeys.

LAST YEAR:

• 119 individuals who accessed one of our programs found work
• one individual became self-employed
• 26 individuals went on to further education or training opportunities
• 251 individuals registered for computer classes, and
• 1,900 visits were made to the computer lab during public access time.

We offer unique services in an effort to build up our community one person at a time. “There was a strong recognition of my strengths and abilities that empowered me to apply for positions with confidence – confidence that can get deflated when searching for a job on your own.” – Job Search Program Participant