Employment and work in Halifax, Nova Scotia
YWCA - Step Ahead
Offered by YWCA - Halifax
358 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1S2
In short
Step Ahead is a nineteen-week employment program for women connected to Income Assistance who want to enter or re-enter the workforce.
- Who it is for
- Women
- Where
- 358 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1S2
- How to reach
- (902) 423-6162 · Website
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About this service
Step Ahead is a nineteen-week employment program for women connected to Income Assistance who want to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Eligibility: Women who are 19 or older, currently receiving income assistance and are willing and able to return to work.
Location: YWCA Halifax 358 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield
Program Dates: Ongoing
Program Outline:
Phase One: Six weeks of programming provides women with tools to succeed in the workplace. The workshops cover communication styles, teamwork, resume/cover letter/interview skills, how to navigate workplace situations, self-motivation, leadership, decision making and problem-solving through self-confidence and personal management skills.
Phase Two: A five-week volunteer placement integrated with workshops to support navigating the transition into the workplace. Peer-driven activities provide space for problem-solving and shared learning.
Phase Three: A paid eight-week work experience.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 423-6162, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
358 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1S2
358 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1S2Halifax, Nova Scotia
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