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Youth Retail Employment Program (YREP)

• This partnership program between Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, Bayshore and Carlingwood Shopping Centres is open to youth between the ages of 15-30 who are out of school and facing barriers to employment. The program is 21 weeks long, and consists of an 18-week long work placement at a retail store and 120 hours of skills development training.  The participants work 30 hours per week and earn minimum wage while on placement and in training sessions.

• The skills development training covers topics such as:  Customer Service; Health and Safety; Loss Prevention; Resume Writing; Interview Skills; Conflict Resolution; Self Esteem and Motivation; Communication and Teamwork; and Career Development.

• YREP staff provide ongoing support throughout the program including job search assistance at the end of the program for those who are not hired by their stores.

• This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
  
  For more information please contact Matthew Teghtmeyer at 613-820-4922 ext. 588 or 
  Lindsay Goodall at ext. 364.

Youth Retail Work Experience (YRWE)

• YRWE is an 8-week work experience for youth, aged 15-24, who are still in school and want to develop new skills and experience in the retail industry.  Participants work voluntarily 6 hours per week for 8 weeks.  Workshops are offered in the areas of Customer Service and Job Retention.  This program is funded by the United Way..
  
  For more information please contact Matthew Teghtmeyer at 613-820-4922 ext. 588 or 
  Lindsay Goodall at ext. 364.
  

EXPERICA - the Practice Firm
An employment program in our community that offers job seekers the opportunity to participate and gain real work experience in a replication of a small business. "Learning by Doing" is the approach where maximum participation in the program is 12 weeks.

Who Can Participate?

• Persons returning to the workforce
• Recent Graduates
• New Canadians
• Persons changing careers with applicable academic background
• Residents of Ontario seeking employment in the Ottawa region
• Persons having difficulty integrating into the job market

Positions Available:

• Human Resources
• Office Administration
• Communications/Marketing
• Finance/Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Information Technology: LAN Technicians, Software Developers, Web Developers

Advantages:

• Work experience in one’s area of expertise
• Working in a business using latest office technologies
• Work references provided based on performance
• Resources and counselling to perform a results oriented job search

Qualified candidates must be ready to commit to a 35 hour, unpaid weekly schedule with a primary objective of returning to paid employment in their field as soon as possible. All candidates must be referred by Northern Lights Vocational Services.

For additional information or to attend an Information Session which takes place on a regular monthly basis, see the contact information that follows. E-mail Experica or call 688-3980 ext. 704 to speak to the Employment Coordinator for more information. Visit our website at www.experica.ca.