Enhancing Opportunities Program – Calgary

     Need your GED or grade 12 equivalency to get an employer’s attention? Our program offers GED preparation as well as employability skills, work experience and supported job search to help you get the job you want! You will spend the first 12 weeks studying and practicing to write the GED (General Education Development) exam and you will write the exam at the end of the 12 weeks. You will then learn valuable and transferable skills such as how to write an effective resume and cover letters, interviewing skills, networking, and accessing the hidden job market.

     You will also take computer training and learn beginner Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. There is then a work experience component where you get to work for an employer at their site and use your new skills. If you are not hired from your work experience host, you will go on to a supported job search where we will assist you to find a job. You may also go onto further education or training

Cost
Funding is provided through Student Finance grants for those who qualify

Duration
26 weeks, 12 weeks GED preparation, 4 weeks employability skills, 6 weeks work experience, 4 weeks supported job search

Hours
9am – 4 pm Monday thru Friday with one hour for lunch.
Summer hours are 9 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday with half an hour for lunch

Location
5th floor, 744- 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3T4

Goal of the program
Our aim is for our clients to find employment or go on to further education or training at the completion of the program