EAS - Community Locations: Winnipeg

General Services for All Unemployed People

Horizons Management Systems Inc.	988-6820
608-428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 0E2

Provides active employment measures to assist re-employment or self-employment. The program includes a combination of motivational training on topics such as self esteem and self confidence, goal setting, creative job search and selling yourself.

North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC)	927-2307
Job Search/Job Placement Program
627 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2W 2N2

Provides employment/career counselling supports and services for job seekers including assistance with computer and Internet access for employment-related research, resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills and job search/job placement assistance. Participants receive help creating a career action plan outlining employment goals, leading to employment.

Winnipeg Transition Centre	338-3899 for session dates
Employment Assistance Resource Services (E.A.R.S.)
1836B Main Street, Winnipeg MB R2V 3H2

Provides individual assessments of job search need and assistance to develop skills in resume writing, interview techniques and accessing the hidden job market. Participants may attend a Job Finding Club and may be matched to open job orders. All activities are directed toward the participant finding meaningful long-term employment with the focus being on experienced workers.

Osborne Village Resource Centre	989-6503
Unit 1-107 Osborne Street, Winnipeg MB R3L 1Y4

Provides career counselling, job search assistance and employability skills enhancement for unemployed individuals. Programs and services include career counselling, employment preparation workshops, resume development, personal development workshops, public Internet access and instructor-led computer classes.

Opportunities for Employment	925-3490
2nd Floor, 352 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 2H8

Provides a continuum of comprehensive employment-focussed programming to assist unemployed individuals prepare for, obtain and retain employment. Programs and services include personal development workshops, pre-employment preparation, employability skills development, access to labour market information, job search/job maintenance skills and job placement assistance.

Skills Development Training is available for Employment & Income Assistance clients ONLY in the areas of Workplace Computer Skills, Microsoft Office Assistant and Forklift Operator’s License.

Services for Single Parents and Women

Taking Charge! (TC!)	925-1100
319 Elgin Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3A 0K4

Provides comprehensive employment services for unemployed single parents and women in the areas of career exploration, personal development/life skills workshops, instructor-led computer labs, structured academic literacy/upgrading programs, referrals to off-site skills training opportunities delivered by external service providers, and a focus on pre-employment preparation, access to labour market information, job search/job maintenance skills and job placement assistance.

Services for Immigrants

International Centre	943-9158
Immigrant Employment Assistance Services (IEAS)
2-406 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 2M2

Offers career counselling, job search skills, employment preparation workshops and information on education training opportunities. IEAS will make appropriate referrals to English language training for unemployed and underemployed immigrants who are under Benchmark Level 5. The project has access to interpreters, notarized translation services and settlement workers.

Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc.	949-5300
Immigrant Employment Services (IES)
990-167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 0V3

Offers specialized employment services and programs to assist unemployed immigrant job seekers (women and men). Addresses specific needs of high-skilled and semi-skilled clients who are Benchmark Level 5 and higher. Assists with career exploration, education and training opportunities research, job-search preparation, labour market information, employer promotion and job referral.

Success Skills Centre	975-5111
440-500 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 3X1

Provides immigrant professionals who are Benchmark Level 5 and higher with cultural information on the Canadian labour market and practical job search skills. Enables clients to compete more effectively for existing and newly-created jobs that relate to their credential’s background. Assists with job search preparation, labour market information, direct employer placement and job referral.

Services for Youth

Youth Employment Service (YES)	987-8660
614-294 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 0B9

Promotes and facilitates the employment of unemployed youth and helps them develop job search skills sufficient to secure employment. Activities include employment counselling, delivery of job search workshops, resume writing, learning how to access the hidden job market and developing interview skills.

Services in French

Pluri-elles (Manitoba) Inc.	233-1735
Prendre sa Carrière en Main
570 Des Meurons Street, Winnipeg MB R2H 2P8

Offers services in French for francophone and/or bilingual clients. Provides skill assessment, resume writing, interview techniques, computer basics orientation and information on accessing the job market.

Services for Persons with Disabilities

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind	774-5421
Employment Within Reach
1080 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 3M3

Offers employment counselling services for clients who are blind/visually impaired, including individual case management, vocational assessment, career decision making, skills enhancement, job search, marketing to employers, employment maintenance, and assistance to obtain technical equipment.

Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES)	947-1609
305-1200 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 0T5

Assists persons with physical disabilities to find employment through the provision of employment-related services such as: career exploration, information and referral to training, resume preparation, various job search workshops, job search planning, and referral to jobs and follow-up.

Sara Riel Inc.	237-9559
Work Placement Force
210 Kenny Street, Winnipeg MB R2H 2E4

Supports individuals who experience mental health concerns with their goal of achieving competitive employment. Workshops offered cover personal development, tools for an effective job search, expectations for competitive employment/job maintenance. Counsellors provide work site support including job maintenance, counselling and crisis intervention once employment is obtained.