Exiting sex work and seeking out other meaningful employment opportunities can be a challenging task. The common barriers to starting a career transition can mean a loss of income, explaining gaps in work experience, adjusting to changes in work schedules & time management; as well as accessing child care, travel barriers and possibly dealing with a criminal record, just to name a few.
If you identify with any of these barriers, the Shift case manager can help. Here is what Shift can do for you when it comes to finding a new job:
- identify barriers that impact you
- assist in setting employment goals
- outline income support options while returning to work or as a learner
- provide information on employment programs in the city
- assist with resume and cover letter writing
- give referrals for pre-employment and work related clothing
- provide supportive counseling
- Offer basic needs assistance and other referrals (food, transportation, child care programs near you, etc.)
- support you with budgeting and life management
If you wish to access more intensive and structured employment training, there are several agencies that may be able to help you:
McBride Career Group Inc.
Career development and human resource services
www.mcbridecareergroup.com
P: 403 777 5633 or 403 290 1000
Email: wt@mcbridecareergroup.com
Bow Valley College
Academic upgrading, continuing education, career connection
www.bowvalleycollege.ca
Community Services: P 403 410 3203
Aboriginal Programs and Funding: P 403 273-1873
Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
Personal Support and Development Network
Client-centered adult education, training and career counseling services
www.psdn.ca
Calgary Training Centre: P 403 261 7736
Calgary John Howard Society
Employment training programs designed to help people who have a criminal record
www.calgaryjohnhoward.org
P 403 266 4566
Email info@calgaryjohnhoward.org
Vermillion YWCA Training Centre
Sixteen-week carpentry training program for women
http://community.ywcaofcalgary.com/Page.aspx?pid=231
P: 403 705 7550
Email: recruiter@ywcaofcalgary.com
Calgary Immigrant Educational Society
Clerical, Accounting, Literacy, ESL training for newcomers
www.immigrant-education.ca
P: 403 235 3666
Email: info@immigrant-education.ca
Momentum
Business development, Calgary rent bank, Immigrant Access Fund, skills and trades training, entrepreneur support
www.momentum.org
P: 403 272 9323
Email: info@momentum.org
Alberta Job Corps – Alberta Employment and Immigration
Hands-on employment/training program for adults receiving income support
www.employment.alberta.ca
P: 403 297 7667
City Links – City of Calgary
Paid work experience and training for individuals facing employment barriers
www.calgary.ca
P: 403 974 3112
Email: berniebrouillet@calgary.ca
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