Choices Association of Fort McMurray is determine to provide extraordinary dedication, expertise and assistance to enhance quality of life, because we believe that the world can be a place that works for everyone.

The Employment Program targets individuals:

Who will be:

• Unemployed or marginally employed (less than 15 hours per week) or under-employed (position below their education and experience)
• Work destined for competitive labour market
• Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants eligible to work in Canada
• 18 years of age or older and residing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and with the following disabilities:
  • Addictions
  • Brain Injury
  • Cognitive/Learning Disabilities
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Physical Disabilities/Restrictions
  • Progressive / Degenerative Conditions
  • and many more

Barriers:

• Age (50 to 64)
• Homelessness No Alberta ID
• Criminal record
• Lack of education
• No Class 5 drivers licence
• and many more

Other Services provided by the Employment Program include:

• One-on One Employment Counseling
• Employment Readiness  Courses (Exposure)
  • CSTS/OSSA
  • WHMIS
  • H2S Alive
  • Class 3 and others
• Resume and Cover Letter Development
• In house workshops, such as:
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Colour Spectrums
  • Interview Skills
  • Job Search
• Job Search - online/paper application
• Interview Preparation
• Job Placement & follow-up Support (3 to 6 months)
• Outside Referrals:
  • Food Bank
  • EI
  • Alberta Works
  • Counselling
  • Shelters
  • and many others

To obtain more information about who funds this program, please visit: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/

If you would like to sign up for this program, or talk to us directly, you may do so using our Contact Page