Launch Atlantic

What Is the Launch Atlantic Program?

A 20-week employment program for young women experiencing multiple barriers to employment. Launch Atlantic includes:

  • A PAID eight-week virtual employment skills development group program
  • A 12 week PAID work experience in a young woman’s field of interest

Launch Atlantic Offers

Each Launch Atlantic participant engages in virtual group training and one-on-one support

  • Portfolio & resume development
  • Computer software training
  • CPR & WHMIS Certifications
  • Career & education exploration
  • Employability skills

·         Portfolio and Resume Development

·         Financial Literacy Education

.         LinkedIn Learning

·         Career Exploration and Return to Work Action-Planning

·         CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and WHMIS Certifications

·         Access to digital devices required to participate in online programming

ARE YOU?

  • A woman aged 15 – 30
  • Currently out of school, unemployed or underemployed
  • Able to attend programming 30 hours a week

Priority Youth

(Including but not limited to)

  • High school non-completion
  • Disability
  • Aboriginal
  • Residence in a rural or remote location
  • Lone (single) parent
  • Visible or ethnic minority
  • Recent immigrant

To apply for Launch Atlantic, find out start dates, or to get more information, contact our  Program Coordinator at c.kozak@ywcahalifax.com or call 902-414-9961

 

If you are an Employer and are interested in hosting a placement, or hearing more about how the Launch Atlantic Program can provide your business with well suited employees while saving your business time and money, please contact our Work Transition Coordinator at c.kozak@ywcahalifax.com or call 902-410-4594