Overview:
The EDGE Career Program is funded by Manitoba Economic Development and Training and Community Partnerships. EDGE Career is a full-time customized employment preparation and job skills training program, serving the St. Vital community for over 30 years. EDGE Career helps low-income, income-assisted adults and New Canadians find long-term meaningful employment.
Description:
The program operates Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. offering life skills, employability skills and computer training. The program also works to help qualified candidates access short-term vocational training or work experience leading to long-term, sustainable employment.
Program Components include:
• Cultural adaptation/Sensitivity
• Self-Assessment
• Life Skills/Personal Development
• Computer Skills
• Employability Skills
• Resume writing, information interviews, interview preparation
• Vocational Training or Work Experience
• Placement, self-marketing and follow-up
Eligible participants:
• Low-income residents of Winnipeg (preference is given to Employment and Income Assistance Recipients)
• New Canadians (Permanent Residents and Refugees)
Contact info:
EDGE Career Program
533 St. Anne’s Road
Wpg, MB R2M 3E8
204-254-1618
email: priya@edgeinc.ca