Sortir du bois

Getting Out of the Woods is a dynamic CJEP program for young people aged 18 to 45 who are experiencing a period of disengagement from school or the labor market.

What is Sortir du bois?

Getting Out of the Woods is a dynamic CJEP program for young people aged 18 to 45 who are experiencing a period of disengagement from school or the labor market.

Through practical activities, collective projects, personal development workshops, and supportive guidance, the program offers a reassuring framework to regain confidence, set realistic goals, and get back into action.

Who is Sortir du bois for?

You are between 18 and 45 years old, live in the Pontiac region, and meet one or more of the following criteria:

You are neither employed, studying, nor in training;
You feel unmotivated, isolated, or a little lost;
You wish to find meaning in your daily life;
You need a boost to rebuild your self-esteem;
You are ready to commit at your own pace to a positive and structured journey.

Sortir du bois Services

Professional skills

Develop your interpersonal and professional skills, in line with current labor market needs

Autonomy and Initiative

Strengthen your autonomy, sense of responsibility, and initiative

Group Projects

Participate in group and volunteer projects to break isolation

Professional Foundations

Integrate the essential foundations for a successful professional path: punctuality, respect, teamwork, consistency

Integration Support

Be supported at each step to prepare you for successful integration into employment or training

Future employers can then rely on a workforce better prepared to face the current reality of the job market.

Concrete Results

Regain self-confidence and believe in your abilities

Acquire useful skills to find employment

Clarify your ideas and choose your path, whether it be studies, work, volunteering, or training

Create or strengthen a network of contacts and friends

Discover your strengths, both personal and professional

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Testimonials

My experience at Sortir du Bois was wonderful. I learned a great deal, met new people, and benefited from professional integration support services, such as transportation for obtaining a driver’s license or workshops on finding an apartment. I highly recommend this experience to anyone starting their career, returning to work, or who is between jobs.

- Joel Lance

My name is Curtis Dalrymple. I have worked with Sortir du bois on two occasions, and each time, I have collaborated with highly competent and amiable colleagues. I would say that Sortir du bois is an ideal place for anyone seeking not only employment but also an environment to develop their skills and receive support in various forms.

- Curtis Dalrymple

It's time to emerge from the woods

To learn more about the program, speak with a counselor, and start a process at your own pace.