Employment and Learning Centre
Provided by: YWCA Saskatoon
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Service Description
Assists individuals with acquiring employability skills through a variety of workshops and individual services. Includes:
- Job Search Program: Participants work with professional employment counsellors who provide assistance and advice on job searches, the application process, and how to secure a steady source of income.
- Job Finding Club ‘Online’: Job seekers learn up-to-date job search strategies through facilitator/multi-media presentations and peer-to-peer learning. Assists and supports job seekers in the hidden job market. Helps to refine and target cover letters and resumes, generates leads and network connections, and develops interview skills.
- Career Moves 55-64 Program: Assists older adults in a group settling. Helps individuals develop effective job search strategies, connect with employers and update computer skills.
- Women Shifting Gears: Program designed to empower women and develop their skills to enter the transportation industry.
- Trade Journey: 16-week program that offers the ability to experience trades, build confidence, and enhance the skills necessary to enter traditionally male-dominated fields.
- Computer Classes: Instructor-led computer classes with a limit of five participants per class. Includes computer basics, internet and email, Word and Excel (introduction and intermediate) and PowerPoint and Publisher (introduction).
- PowerUP Programs: Offers small business training and support for new and existing self-employed women. Includes one-on-one coaching, business skill development, business plan writing and networking opportunities.
Eligibility
Inidviduals 16 years of age or older.
Application Process
Call or drop-in for further information and to register.
Fees
No fee for employment training programs. Contact for details on Computer Classes fees.
Phone 1: 306-292-6184
TEXT - Employment Learning Programs
Phone 2: 306-244-7034
YWCA Administration
Business Line: 306-986-2873
Employment Learning Programs
Hours of Operation
Employment and Learning Centre:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Visit the website or call for current information on upcoming classes/programs.
Service Website
www.ywcasaskatoon.com/employment-learning/
www.facebook.com/ywcasaskatoon
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employmentservices@ywcasaskatoon.com
Coverage Area
Saskatoon
Languages Offered
English
YWCA Saskatoon
Mailing Address
510 25th Street East
Saskatoon SK S7K 4A7
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Crisis Shelter and Residences - Open 24/7
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible washroom available. Elevator.
Phone 1: 306-244-2844
Crisis Shelter and Residence
Phone 2: 306-244-7034 Ext 850
Fitness on 25th
Fax: 306-653-2468
Business Line: 306-244-7034
Website
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