Employment and Education Service

The primary focus of the Employment and Education service area is to support the settlement needs of both youth and adults. We specifically focus on helping to navigate post-secondary opportunities and to provide targeted, practical employment interventions that support securing predominantly entry-level and transitional employment positions. (Ages 16+)

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What you will receive?

• Employment assistance: job search, resume and cover letter support, practicing job interviews, connecting with employers, and employment workshops

• Educational navigation: education and career path guidance, campus tours, admission applications, student loan information, and career path workshops.

• One-on-one support

• Group sessions

• Information and referral

Read the Halifax Chamber of Commerce 2018 Business Voice article: Women Empowering Women 

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Our Contacts:

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In the Halifax/Dartmouth Area

Suzan Alhajibrahim
suzan.alhajibrahim@halifax.ymca.ca

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In the Kentville Area Contact:

Kathleen Novelia (she/her)

Employment and Education Lead 

VCLA / YMCA 

49 Cornwallis St. #106 

Kentville NS 

B4N 2E3 

kathleen.novelia@halifax.ymca.ca

+1(902)599-0887