The Digby Area Learning Association is pleased to announce they will be offering a Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program.
• This program will be 2 groups of 10 participants – 1st group starting December 14, 2009 to June 4, 2009 and 2nd group from June 7, 2009 – November 26, 2009
• Assistance with travel may be provided if required ( bus service / mileage)
• Participants will receive an hourly rate for 30 hours/week
• The first 12 weeks of this program will be in a classroom environment and will provide participants with essential skills and certification. It will be followed by 13 weeks of on the job placement; these hours will be EI insurable.
• Certification includes GED, First Aid-CPR, WHMIS, OH & S, Food Handlers, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Personality Dimensions, Age Advantage Workshop Series, and Computer training
In order to be eligible for this program, clients must meet the following criteria and is on a first come first serve basis.
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Age between 55-64 (In exceptional circumstances workers between 50-54 and over the age of 64 who meet the criteria above are also eligible to participate, but not to the exclusion of a participant aged 55-64
• Preference will be given to individuals who have not completed high school
• Priority to individuals involuntarily displaced due to downsizing or closure
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Live in the eligible community
• Lack the skills needed for successful integration into new employment or lack of marketable skills
To set up an appointment to determine if you are eligible for this program call Jeanette Snow @ 245-7442 or Jennifer Comeau @ 245-7540