Employment Support and Training
Provided by: Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
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Service Description
Works alongside adults to help them prepare to go back to school or to find a job. Offers three different pathways which give individuals the chance to learn, explore career options, get training certificates, meet people with similar interests and work towards accomplishing personal goals.
- Learning Pathway – learn more about yourself, explore career options, improve your workplace skills and become employment ready.
- Workplace Experience Pathway – four month program that provides work experience to people who have had a hard time finding or keeping a job for a long period of time. Enhances employability skills, provides support and coaching, and decreases barriers to employment.
- Employment Transitions Pathway (only open to program participants) – provides COS (Creating Opportunities Strategy) program graduates and opportunity to stay connected to the food bank and learning center.
For more information call 306-664-6565 extension 235 or email cos@saskatoonfoodbank.ca.
Eligibility
Adults 21 years of age or older with an academic level below grade 10.
Application Process
Application intake is done online. Visit the website or call for further information.
Fees
Program
Business Line: 306-664-6565 ext 227
Hours of Operation
MAIN FACILITY AND WAREHOUSE:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 11:45 am, 12:30p m - 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Service Website
saskatoonfoodbank.org/learning-programs
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Coverage Area
Saskatoon and surrounding area within a 50 kilometer radius
Languages Offered
English
Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
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- Cooking Classes
- Emergency Food Hampers
- Employment Support and Training
- Free Tax Clinic
- Infant Nutrition
- Milk For Children
Location Info
Hours of Operation
MAIN FACILITY AND WAREHOUSE:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 11:45 am, 12:30p m - 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
CLIENT SERVICES (Emergency Food Hamper Program):
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:45 am, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - lowered elevator buttons; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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