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| Manitoba Women's Advisory Council |
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~ Giving Voice to Women's Concerns ~ |
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| Employment/Education/Training |
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| Single parents may not have the
training or the educational background required to earn a wage that is sufficient to
support a family. In order to become economically self-sufficient, further education or
training may be necessary. |
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| Many programs are available to
assist in furthering education or training. The criteria for eligibility for these
programs is varied. Listed below are some information resources and program descriptions. |
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| Government Programs |
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| Employment Centres |
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| There are 16 Employment Centres
throughout Manitoba. These centres are operated by both the Provincial and Federal
governments and are located in numerous communities to provide service to all Manitobans.
The Federal government has specific jurisdiction over youth, Aboriginal and immigrant
programs. The Provincial government addresses all other training and employment needs. |
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| The Employment Centres provide
disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop basic social and employment
skills necessary to become self-sufficient in the labour force. Anyone over the age of 18
who is having difficulty finding or maintaining employment may apply for assistance at any
centre. There is no cost to program participants. Training allowances are available in
certain components. Services provided include: employment needs assessment,
employment/career counselling, job vacancy listings and links, labour market information,
information on referral to employment and training services, agencies and programs,
employment resource centres, computers for résumé writing and Internet job search,
on-line application for student loans, faxing of résumés and cover letters and job
search assistance. |
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| Specialized Services |
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| Additional services for eligible
Manitobans: referral to sponsored projects for work experience and training, financial
assistance for skills training or self-employment opportunities, work placement with wage
subsidy and apprenticeship training assistance. |
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| Eligibility criteria for
specialized services: unemployed and receiving Employment Insurance benefits, or have had
an EI claim within the previous 36 months, or a maternity or parental claim in the
previous 60 months, job threatened, on or eligible for provincial/municipal Income
Assistance, low-income parents with dependent children, legally entitled to work in
Canada. |
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St. Boniface Employment Centre
1031 Autumnwood Drive, Unit 1
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2J 1C6
(204) 945-8341
Fax: (204) 948-2902
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Winnipeg Downtown Employment Centre
391 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0P4
(204) 945-8341
Fax: (204) 948-2956 |
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Winnipeg Northeast Employment Centre
1122 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2G 1L1
(204) 945-8341
Fax: (204) 948-2903
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Winnipeg Southwest Employment Centre
3338 Portage Avenue, Unit A
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3K 0Z1
(204) 945-8341
Fax: (204) 948-2953 |
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Beausejour Employment Centre
20-1st Street South
Beausejour, Manitoba
R0E 0C0
(204) 268-6027
Fax: (204) 268-6086
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Brandon Employment Centre
117-340 9th Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2
(204) 726-6908, 726-6909
or 726-6911
Fax: (204) 726-6912 |
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Dauphin Employment Centre
135A-2nd Avenue N.E.
Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 0Z6
(204) 622-2147
Fax: (204) 622-2308
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Flin Flon Employment Centre
111 Main Street
Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1J9
(204) 687-1685
Fax: (204) 623-4556 |
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Gimli Employment Centre
62-2nd Avenue
Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
(204) 642-6020
Fax: (204) 642-6024
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Morden Employment Centre
158 Stephen Street
Morden, Manitoba R6M 1T3
(204) 822-2324
Fax: (204) 822-2320 |
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Portage la Prairie Employment Centre
1016 Saskatchewan Avenue
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
R1N 3V2
(204) 239-3085
Fax: (204) 239-3715
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Steinbach Employment Centre
321 Main Street, Main Floor
Steinbach, Manitoba
R3G 1Z2
(204) 346-6057
Fax: (204) 326-6172 |
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Swan River Employment Centre
201-4th Avenue S.
Swan River, Manitoba
R0L 1Z0
(204) 734-9768
Fax: (204) 734-9768
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The Pas Employment Centre
305-4th Street W.
The Pas, Manitoba
R9A 1M4
(204) 627-8135
Fax: (204) 627-8137 |
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Thompson Employment Centre
Room 118, North Centre Mall
3 Station Road
Thompson, Manitoba
R8N 0N3
(204) 677-6667
Fax: (204) 677-6689
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| Other Resources |
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| The Human Services Guide -
Service Information is a Web site intended to provide a basic understanding of the
services offered by the Government of Manitoba. Individuals can access the site to review
basic eligibility criteria, frequently asked questions, related links as well as contact
information for training, employment, housing, child care financial assistance, prenatal
and caregiver supports and many other services provided through government. |
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| The Human Services Guide
Web site is www.gov.mb.ca/hsg
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| Upgrading Education |
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| Completing a high school diploma
is an effective way to improve employment opportunities or to go on to further training.
Individuals under 21 year of age can return to high school anywhere in the province.
Those, 19 years and over, who have been out of school may choose to go on to an Adult
Learning Centre. There is no cost to attend and registration may be by semester or
continuous. Contact the local Employment Centre for information on Adult Learning Centres
or call the Community Learning and Youth Branch at 945-3556. Registration financial
assistance may be available for eligible individuals. Contact the local Employment Centre
for further information. |
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| General Education Degree (G.E.D.) |
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| Several special classes are
offered at adult education centres, employment preparation services and community colleges
to prepare for a General Education Degree (G.E.D.) test. Contact the Provincial Education
Office, at 1-877-716-3889 (in Manitoba only) to receive current information on times and
locations to write the test. |
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| Financial Assistance |
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| Manitoba Student Aid helps
Manitobans whose finances limit their educational choices. Awards are provided in the form
of Canada Student Loan, Manitoba Student Loan and Manitoba Study Assistance, all based on
financial need. |
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| Students who apply for full-time
Canada Student Loans and Manitoba Student Loans are automatically considered for the
Canada Millennium Scholarship Bursary and the Manitoba Bursary. Canada Study Grants are
also available for students with dependents and those with permanent disabilities.
Full-time students may apply on-line once a year. |
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Manitoba Student Aid
Manitoba Advanced Education
401-1181 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0T3
(204) 945-6321
(204) 945-2313 (outside of Manitoba)
Toll-free: 1-800-204-1685
TTY 1-866-208-0689
Fax: (204) 948-3421
Web site: www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca
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Manitoba Student Aid
Westman Regional Office
400-1011 Rosser Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0L5
(204) 726-6592
Fax: (204) 726-6599
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OTHER GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
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Manitoba Civil Service Commission
Human Resource Programs Branch
935-155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8
(204) 945-2332
Fax: (204) 945-1486
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/csc/06access.html
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Manitoba Labour and Immigration
Settlement and Labour Market Services Branch
5th Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1N3
(204) 945-6300
Fax: (204) 948-2148
Web site: www.immigratemanitoba.com
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City of Winnipeg Corporate Services
Equity and Diversity Program
Main Floor, 510 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B9
(204) 986-2156
Fax: (204) 986-3298
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COMMUNITY
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| Adolescent Parent Centre |
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| The Adolescent Parent Centre
provides academic courses at the junior and senior high level, as well as classes specific
to being a pregnant or parenting adolescent which cover such topics as nutrition, prenatal
and postnatal classes and child development. |
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Adolescent Parent Centre
136 Cecil Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 2Y9
(204) 775-5440
Fax: (204) 783-4365
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| Community Unemployed Help Centre |
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| The centre provides information
about Employment Insurance and advocates on behalf of clients. |
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Community Unemployed Help Centre
501-275 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M6
(204) 942-6556
Toll-free: 1-866-942-6556
Fax: (204) 947-9557
E-mail: cuhc@cuhc.mb.ca
Web site: www.cuhc.mb.ca
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| Employment Projects of Winnipeg (EPW) |
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government-funded, not-for-profit agency is dedicated to
assisting immigrant women and men in their career search.
EPW provides individual employment counselling, monthly
workshops for immigrant professional and workshops for the
trades and entry level positions. |
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pre-employment/vocation
upgrading program
for adult learners called Bridges to Employment is offered which
focuses on: upgrading in reading, writing and math, employment
preparation, self-esteem, assertiveness and self-confidence,
introduction to computer skills and labour market information.
This program is offered twice a year and is open to all
individuals with a minimum seven years schooling. |
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| EPW
provides assistance with resume and cover letter, interview
skills, marketing yourself and job search, etc. The agency
has Employer Liaison specialists who work with companies,
communicating available positions to counseling staff for client
referral. EPW offers free introductory computer courses in
Windows XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet. EPW has
a resource area with computers and internet access, a job board
and will fax résumés and job applications. There are no
fees for services provided. To make an appointment, call
949-5300. |
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Employment Projects of Winnipeg
990-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0V3
(204) 949-5300
Fax: (204) 944-9918
Email: epw@epwinc.mb.ca
Web site: www.epw.ca
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| Journey's Adult Education Centre |
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| The Journey's Adult Education
Centre offers a literacy program, academic upgrading and GED preparation for adults 18
years and up through individualized programming. |
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Journey's Adult Education Centre
207 - 83 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B2
(204) 987-2646
Toll free: 1-866-471-2646
Fax: (204) 779-9671
E-mail: journeys@journeys.mb.ca
Web site: www.journeys.mb.ca
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| New Directions For Children, Youth, Adults and Families,
Inc. |
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| This agency is concerned with the
developmental potential of families and offers counselling, educational and vocational
programs. New Directions has programs on a variety of issues. For more information, call
786-7051 and the appropriate extension. |
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| Training Resources for Youth
(TRY), ext. 256 |
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This pre-employment program for youth (16-19 years) includes in-class, life skills and
job search training, work experience, counselling, tutorials and upgrading.
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| Resources for Adolescent Parents
(RAP), ext. 241 |
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This program for under 18 year old pregnant/parenting teens includes academics,
pre/postnatal education and care, parenting, job search skills, cultural programming and
counseling to 16 and 17 year old single mothers.
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| Transition,
Education and Resources
for Females (TERF), ext. 302 |
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TERF is a transition program for young women and transgendered individuals (14-17) and
18 and over, who have been sexually exploited through prostitution. Services include
counseling, life skills training, work experience, academic credits, skill development,
mentor program for high-risk children and youth (18 and
under)
and help with some basic needs.
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| JobSolution, ext. 319 |
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This program assists adults (18-29) to increase their
personal and employment skills and to secure
employment or relevant training.
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| Other programs include: |
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| Alternative
Solutions Day Services, 943-0357 |
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| BRIDGES, 786-7051 |
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| Community Treatment Centres,
786-7051 |
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| Empowering People in the Community
(EPC), 786-7051 |
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| Families Affected by Sexual
Assault, 786-7051 |
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| Family Therapy Program, ext. 262 |
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| Manitoba Learning Centre, ext.
225 |
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| Oba
Waanaan, Counselling Parents in the Community, ext. 374 |
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| Project
Opikihiwawin, 786-7051
(See Support For
Families) |
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| Regional Specialized Foster Care |
| Support Group for Parents of High
Risk Youth Program, ext. 303 |
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| Treatment Resources and
Individualized Living Supports (TRAILS), ext. 229 |
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New Directions For Children, Youth, Adults and Families, Inc.
400-491 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E4
(204) 786-7051
Fax: (204) 774-6468
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| Opportunities for Employment |
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| Opportunities for Employment is a
program designed to give people the tools and support needed to find full-time, long-term
employment. Programs offered are: Preparing for Employment Programs, Job Preparation
Classes, personal job search assistance, résumé services and short-term training
opportunities. |
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Opportunities for Employment
2nd Floor, 352 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H8
(204) 925-3490
Fax: (204) 925-3499
E-mail: ofe@ofe.ca
Web site: www.ofe.ca
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| Osborne Village Resource Centre |
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| This resource centre offers a
wide range of resources to help people move from unemployment, underemployment and fragile
employment. Career counselling is available, as well as assistance in résumé
development. The Centre offers computer training and upgrading, free public Internet
access, free voice mail boxes, referral service and resource library. Services are mainly
individual-based and unstructured, providing a non-threatening environment for
participants. |
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Osborne Village Resource Centre
Unit 1, 107 Osborne Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3
(204) 989-6503
Fax: (204) 477-0903
Web site: www.ovrc.ca
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| Reaching Equality Employment Services |
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| Reaching Equality Employment
Services, provides
employment counselling services for people with disabilities,
including career exploration, resume development and cover
letter writing, as well as interview, job search and employment
maintenance skills. |
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Reaching E-Quality Employment Services
305-1200 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0T5
(204) 947-1609
TTY: 1-800-855-0511, ask for (204) 947-3480
Fax: (204) 947-2932
E-mail: rees@escape.ca
Web site: www.re-es.org
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| Red River College ACCESS Model Programs |
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| The Red River College ACCESS
Programs facilitate admission to various college programs by low-income individuals with
priority given to Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit people and recent immigrants. The programs
offer entry into Business Administration Integrated, College Preparation for Nursing
(incorporating the Southern Nursing Program) and other certificate or diploma day
programs. |
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Red River College
ACCESS Model Programs
F210-2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0J9
(204) 632-2180
Toll-free: 1-888-515-7722
Fax: (204) 633-1437
Web site: www.rrc.mb.ca
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| SEED Winnipeg Inc. |
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| SEED is a non-profit organization
that assists low-income individuals and groups to start small businesses. Services are
free of charge and include training, consulting, business planning assistance
and access to
loans. Call to register for orientation, held every second Thursday. |
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SEED Winnipeg Inc.
80 Salter Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 4J6
(204) 927-9935
Fax: (204) 927-9930
E-mail:
info@seedwinnipeg.ca
Web site:
www.seedwinnipeg.ca
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| Social Skills Re-entry Program |
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| The Social Skills Re-Entry
Program is open to individuals ages 18 and up and provides assistance with résumé and
job search skills, employer contacts, as well as other programs. |
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Social Skills Re-entry Program
201-583 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Z7
(204) 774-1749
Fax: (204) 774-1740
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| Taking Charge! Inc. |
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| Taking Charge! provides services
to help single parents on social assistance become self-sufficient. Those eligible for
participation are single parents in receipt of, or eligible for, social assistance. |
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| On-site services include: career
and vocational counselling, Taking Care! child and parent development centre, computer
lab-classes and tutorials, personal development workshops, peer support, Clothes Closet
and job search support. |
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| Literacy/Academic Upgrading -
Participants can access General Educational Development (GED), basic literacy, high school
credits or English as a Second Language (ESL) on-site or off-site. |
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| Skills Training - Participants
who have selected a career path and who meet basic requirements may choose to enter
training programs offered through Taking Charge! Inc. |
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| Customized Training - If training
is unavailable in a chosen skill area, participants can pursue training specific to their
needs. |
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Taking Charge! Inc.
319 Elgin Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0K4
(204) 925-1100
Fax: (204) 925-1105
Web site: www.takingcharge.org
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| William Norrie Centre |
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| Bachelor of Education and
Bachelor of Social Work (full-time and part-time) programs are offered for those wishing
accreditation in these fields and requiring financial assistance to achieve this. Those
who are 21 years of age, a resident of Winnipeg, representative of the inner-city
population, in need of academic and personal support, a landed immigrant or Canadian
citizen may be eligible to apply. Information sessions are held several times a year. |
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William Norrie Centre
Inner City Social Work Program and
WEC-Education Program
485 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 2M6
(204) 668-8160
Fax: (204) 663-8857
Web site: www.uwinnipeg.ca/academic/as/education/wec.htm
www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/degrees/wecinfo.htm
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| Winnipeg Adult Education Centre |
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centre provides academic upgrading at the high school level on a
full or part-time basis for adults who have been out of school
for at lone year or more. |
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Winnipeg Adult Education Centre
310 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2N8
(204) 947-1674
Fax: (204) 956-5049
Web site:
www.wsd1.org
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| Winnipeg Transition Centre |
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| The Winnipeg Transition Centre
provides support and information on job search techniques to unemployed individuals who
are actively seeking employment and covers such issues as résumé writing, how to conduct
yourself in an interview, and role playing in related job situations. |
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Winnipeg Transition Centre
1836 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3H2
(204) 338-3899
Fax: (204) 338-4299
E-mail: info@winnipegtransitioncentre.com
Web site: www.winnipegtransitioncentre.com
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| Y.E.S. Youth Employment Services Manitoba Inc. |
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| This agency provides
employment-related information and job search assistance to unemployed, at-risk youth
between the ages of 16 to 29. Services include employment counselling and career
planning, job search seminars and resources, direct marketing services, community
partnerships, advocacy and referrals. |
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Y.E.S. Manitoba Inc.
614-294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0B9
(204) 987-8661
Fax: (204) 942-8262
Web site: www.youthemploymentservices.com
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| YouthPATH |
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| For those between the ages of 15 and
30, this federal web site provides quick and easy access to
youth-related information and services about jobs and education,
travel, health and wellness, your neighborhood, the Youth
Employment Strategy and more. The YouthPATH web site was
created by Canadian youth for youth. It can also be accessed by
visiting the local Human Resource Centre of Canada, Service
Canada Centre or neighbourhood library. |
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YouthPATH
1031 Autumnwood Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1C6
Toll-free: 1-800-935-5555 (Youth Info-Line)
Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232 (information on Government of Canada
programs and services)
Web sites: www.youth.gc.ca,
www.canada.gc.ca
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