Gatineau, December 17 – The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi of Pontiac reviews the year’s key highlights
The CJEP presents a year marked by innovative initiatives, impactful projects, and sustained support for the Pontiac community. Discover the highlights of our year!
CJEP’s 2025 at a glance:
- 202 people supported through our employability programs
- 102 workshops delivered in schools and at our offices
- 1,318 participations in our activities
- 137 job postings shared
Launch of the project “Welcome to our Home, Welcome to your Home”
The CJEP launched a new flagship project entitled “Welcome to our Home, Welcome to your Home.” Rolled out at the end of 2025, this initiative aims to raise awareness among regional businesses, institutions, and organizations about immigration-related issues, while fostering the harmonious and sustainable integration of newcomers.
This project reflects a clear vision: to make the Pontiac a welcoming, dynamic, and open territory where everyone can thrive and actively contribute to community development.
Launch of the I Take My Place program
The CJEP launched the I Take My Place program in collaboration with the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada, as part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. Designed for youth aged 15 to 30, the program supports skills development, strengthens autonomy, and promotes lasting integration into the labour market through personalized support and hands-on professional experience. With its structured and human-centred approach, I Take My Place equips participants to achieve stable and meaningful integration into both professional life and the community.
A renewed digital presence to better connect with the community
Over the past year, the CJEP strengthened its digital presence to better reach young adults and modernize its image. This included the launch of a TikTok account featuring informative, engaging, and accessible content, as well as a complete redesign of its website, now more modern, clear, and user-friendly. These initiatives aim to improve access to information, showcase available services, and strengthen connections with the community, in line with current labour market and communications realities.
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Departure of our Executive Director, Karim El Kerch
After several years of commitment and achievements as Executive Director of the CJEP, Karim El Kerch is beginning a new chapter in his career.
Throughout his tenure, Karim led the organization with vision, rigour, and humanity, actively contributing to the development of impactful projects and to the CJEP’s positive influence within the community.
“As I turn this page, I feel deep gratitude toward the members of the Board of Directors for their trust, and toward the CJEP team for their commitment, heart, and humanity. Together, we helped the CJEP grow through meaningful projects that truly serve the community.
Thank you to our partners and to the socio-economic ecosystem stakeholders for their valuable collaboration. I leave with great pride and emotion, and with the certainty that the CJEP will continue to carry out its mission with the same strength and passion.”
The members of the Board of Directors, as well as the entire CJEP team and the Sortir du bois team, warmly thank Karim for his leadership, dedication, and significant contribution to CJEP’s mission. We wish him every success in the next stage of his professional journey.
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About the CJEP
The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac supports youth and adults aged 15 to 65, as well as anyone pursuing professional integration, career orientation, or project development. Through its personalized services, the CJEP actively contributes to the social and economic vitality of the Pontiac region.