The YWCA LEAP Program offers “Pre-employment Training and Life Skills Development for Immigrant Women” and is directed toward enabling the effective settlement of 15 immigrant women facing multiple barriers to immigration. As a means of achieving this goal, the program objectives include ensuring immigrant women secure appropriate, safe and affordable housing, achieve life skills, such as lifting communication barriers and financial literacy, and gaining an understanding of the labor market.
The program start date is, February 8th 2010, and runs through March 31st 2010; therefore YWCA staff is now in the process of conducting participant intakes.
The overall structure of the program will meet the following criteria:
7.5 hours of workshop facilitation
2 hours of peer group sessions each week in order to develop a supportive peer network for immigrant women, by immigrant women (these two hours sessions will be scheduled as per the convenience of the women).
27 hours of one-on-one counseling sessions (case management will take place at the YWCA and/or in the participant’s home if it is more convenient)
Childcare is available onsite the YWCA Childcare centre and is free of charge
Robyn Smith
LEAP Coordinator
YWCA Halifax
423-6162 ext.257
fax: 423-7761
r.smith@ywcahalifax.com
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Women's Employment Program
The LAUNCH program meets the needs of the young women it serves by incorporating principles of youth engagement, inclusion, and popular education into the programming model. Throughout the program young women are provided a safe space to self-discover talents and explore interests in a holistic, nurturing, and supportive environment.
The YWCA’s LAUNCH Program provides young women ages 18-30, who are current recipients of social assistance or who are unemployed or under employed, with the opportunity to participate in a unique educational approach that is driven by and for them — centered on their unique needs and issues.
YWCA Halifax’s LAUNCH Internship Program includes 6 weeks of Life Skills and employment readiness training and 25 weeks of internship work placement.
Life Skills and Employment Readiness Training
Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: YWCA Halifax, 1233 Barrington Street
Compensation: Minimum wage for 6 weeks of 30 hours per week.
During the 6 weeks of Life Skills and Employment Readiness Training participants will develop the skills, aptitudes, and attitudes needed to actively participate in today’s workforce. The 6 weeks of training includes but is not limited to the following content:
· Portfolio Development
· Financial Literacy
· Microsoft Office Proficiency
· Communication and Conflict Management
· Leadership, Management, and Teamwork
· CPR
· WHMIS
· Employment & Education: Goals and Opportunities
Internship Work Placement
Duration: 25 Weeks
Location: YWCA Halifax & at Internship Organizations
Compensation: Minimum wage for 25 weeks of 30 hours per week.
Interns work with a YWCA partner organization to complete this portion of the LAUNCH program. Interns are given clear guidance to their role within the organization and the expectations of the organization. The intern’s work is related directly to the terms of reference for the placement created by them and their supervisor. This serves as a reporting tool for the placement supervisor, the intern and the LAUNCH Program Coordinator. During the work placement, interns have the opportunity to take part in professional development workshops at least once month and are required to meet with the LAUCNH coordinator for 1 hour per week.
For more information please contact:
Chantal Brushett, BAA MA
Employability & Life Skill’s Manager
YWCA Halifax – A Turning Point for Women
1233 Barrington Street, HFX NS B3J 1Y2
Tel: 902-423-6162 Ext. 256
Fax: 902-423-7761
The YWCA’s LAUNCH Program provides young women ages 18-30, who are current recipients of social assistance or who are unemployed or under employed, with the opportunity to participate in a unique educational approach that is driven by and for them — centered on their unique needs and issues.
YWCA Halifax’s LAUNCH Internship Program includes 6 weeks of Life Skills and employment readiness training and 25 weeks of internship work placement.
Life Skills and Employment Readiness Training
Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: YWCA Halifax, 1233 Barrington Street
Compensation: Minimum wage for 6 weeks of 30 hours per week.
During the 6 weeks of Life Skills and Employment Readiness Training participants will develop the skills, aptitudes, and attitudes needed to actively participate in today’s workforce. The 6 weeks of training includes but is not limited to the following content:
· Portfolio Development
· Financial Literacy
· Microsoft Office Proficiency
· Communication and Conflict Management
· Leadership, Management, and Teamwork
· CPR
· WHMIS
· Employment & Education: Goals and Opportunities
Internship Work Placement
Duration: 25 Weeks
Location: YWCA Halifax & at Internship Organizations
Compensation: Minimum wage for 25 weeks of 30 hours per week.
Interns work with a YWCA partner organization to complete this portion of the LAUNCH program. Interns are given clear guidance to their role within the organization and the expectations of the organization. The intern’s work is related directly to the terms of reference for the placement created by them and their supervisor. This serves as a reporting tool for the placement supervisor, the intern and the LAUNCH Program Coordinator. During the work placement, interns have the opportunity to take part in professional development workshops at least once month and are required to meet with the LAUCNH coordinator for 1 hour per week.
For more information please contact:
Chantal Brushett, BAA MA
Employability & Life Skill’s Manager
YWCA Halifax – A Turning Point for Women
1233 Barrington Street, HFX NS B3J 1Y2
Tel: 902-423-6162 Ext. 256
Fax: 902-423-7761
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