Employment Resource Centres in Tignish and Alberton offer assisted and self serve employment services to help individuals prepare for, find, and maintain employment.
Tignish Employment Resource Centre:
“Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, I was working from home for 10 weeks,” says Ruby Arsenault, Employment Coach-Facilitator. “I was surprised how quickly clients adapted to online and phone only assistance for those weeks, and I was very happy that some of the services remained intact.”
By May, Ruby says clients felt they required more personalized service, so she began to offer FaceTime appointments. “COVID-19 restrictions have proved that we have to become creative in how we provide services, and it’s vital to stay up–to–date on technology and social media.
“On May 25 the centre opened, and clients were very happy to be able to access services again. People wanted paper copies of their resumés and other supports. At first, items were left outdoors for pick up. Now our operational plan allows us to work in person with one client at a time. A hand sanitizing station is in place and I follow strict cleaning procedures.”
Services currently offered
- Access to current labour market information
- Information on employment programs and employment services
- Access to employment resource materials
- Information on local job postings and access to electronic job postings including but not limited to Work PEI, Employ PEI, and the Service Canada Job Bank
- Assistance with creating resumés and cover letters and filling in job applications
- Faxing, scanning, and printing required documents.
- The centre’s Facebook page is updated daily with local job postings and resource information.
For more information, contact Tignish Employment Resource Centre, 211 Phillip Street. Call 902–882-2498 or email [email protected]
Visit www.facebook.com/tignishemploymentcentre
Alberton Employment Resource Centre
“Services at the Alberton Employment Resource Centre continue with safety protocols put in place,” says Facilitator Becky Wedge. “A maximum of three people are allowed in at the same time, and there are arrows on the floors showing where to walk and how to stay six feet apart.
“Chairs are placed at least six feet apart in the waiting room and the office. After each client, anything they have touched is wiped down. Although masks are not required, clients can choose to wear one or not. There are also disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer to use in the common room and the office. I always sanitize my hands before handling papers, and anything printed is placed in an envelope to reduce any contact with germs.
“All of our regular services are still provided, including the use of a public computer. If any clients are hesitant to enter the Centre, I will go out and speak with them from their vehicle or take out any documents they requested.”
For more information, contact Becky Wedge, Facilitator, at 479 Church Street, Alberton or call
902–853-2646. Email [email protected]. Visit www.facebook.com/alberton.ercentre.14