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La Défriche
La défriche is much more than an integration program. It is a space to regain confidence, develop your life plan, enhance your skills, and get involved in your community, at your own pace.
La Défriche is a CJEP program designed specifically for local young people aged 15 to 35. In French, “défriche” means clearing out a forest to make fertile land or forging a new path never walked before.
But it’s much more than just an integration program: it’s a real opportunity to learn about yourself, acquire new skills, and take action.
La Défriche offers practical help to find your place in the workforce and get actively involved in your community. Whether you’re thinking about your future, in transition, or ready to take the plunge, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Who is La Défriche for?
You are between 15 and 35 years old and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You live or study in the Pontiac RCM;
- You are pursuing post-secondary studies outside the region but maintain ties to the area;
- You are working or looking for work;
- You are a young parent;
- You have recently left school.
Services offered by La Défriche
At La Défriche, you progress at your own pace, according to your needs and goals. Here's what we offer to help you build a future that suits you:
Personalized guidance
Individual, supportive, and flexible guidance to help you build a realistic life or career project, entirely focused on your needs.
Personal Development
Workshops to strengthen your self-esteem, motivation, and skills, while adopting positive habits such as punctuality and teamwork.
Training and Employment
Practical support to return to studies or enter the job market, from creating your resume to preparing for your interviews.
Practical Projects and Community
Group activities, volunteering, and stimulating projects to strengthen your skills, autonomy, and get involved in your community.
Practical Projects and Community
Professional immersion in a respectful and motivating work environment to put your new skills into practice.
Concrete Results
La Défriche opens many doors and makes a real difference, both for you and your community. Here’s what we’ve observed:
Enhanced Academic Motivation
Enhanced academic motivation and improved academic progression.
Impact on the Community
A positive impact on your family and local community.
Practical Skills
The acquisition of practical skills through volunteer projects.
Confidence and Self-Esteem
The development of your self-esteem, confidence, and sense of belonging.
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Are you looking to forge your path with La Défriche?
Contact us today to speak with a counselor and start a process towards employment, studies, or a personal project, according to your needs and at your own pace.
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