Employment Assistance Services
The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Pontiac is an ideal place for counselling both young and old alike, where they will be listened to and encouraged, in order to help them find their place in the community. They are either referred to the CJEP by Emploi-Québec or can simply show up to the CJEP.
Our staff is committed to providing personalized services in a welcoming and engaging environment, so as to support and accompany the clients in finding a job or in returning to school. Our programs and methods are innovative and constantly adapted to the needs of different clienteles.
First Visit
- Welcome and registration form
- Meet with the counsellor – determine needs
- Explain the services offered by the CJEP and answer any questions
Second Visit and those Following
- Subsequent visits will be customized to the client’s needs.
Help in finding employment (or in returning to school)
“How To” Steps
Reflect on my future by asking the right questions
Write a winning resume and a presentation letter that
catches the reader’s attention
Identify potential employers
Efficient networking
Support integration into employment
Better knowledge of the labour market
Prepare and practice the interview
Develop effective job search techniques
Support a return back to school
Personalized follow-up during and after the process
Financial Education
Personal Finance, I’m in Charge:
A financial education program designed by Desjardins, in partnership with local organizations, which disseminate the program in an objective and neutral manner. For 16-25-year-olds who have questions about their finances, education, the job market, responsible consumption, ways to save, credit and debt.
The financial education advisors at Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac were trained by Desjardins to be able to teach the 16 modules of the program in a dynamic and participative manner, in French or in English, individually or in groups.
Examples of Modules:
- Budget: Numbers that speak for themselves
- Credit: The more you know, the better
- Buying and saving: Making room for both
- Transportation: On the right track
- Finding an apartment: Your key considerations
Multiservice Room
Free access to the following equipment:
- Four computers with high-speed Internet:
- Write your résumé
- Write your presentation letter
- Research employment or information related to studies
- Support for online placement
- Consult the job bank
- Printer
- Fax machine
Documentation – Consultation tools:
- Job and Training Billboards (Pontiac, Renfrew, Arnprior, Pembroke, Gatineau)
- Information on the job market
- Information on schools and programs
- Consult newspapers
- Consult referencing material (writing business letters, the Pitman Office Handbook, etc.)
