Articles in the ‘Bridging Employment Program for Women’ Category

	A program to assist women in Personal development, employment skills, education available in Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
	Download PDF of: Bridging Brochure BEP Application_2009 (requires Adobe Reader)

Our goal is to provide a program that is flexible in meeting individual womens needs to achieve sustainable employment and self-reliance.

The program is designed for women who have experienced violence and abuse in their lives and want to move forward towards a healthy, fulfilled lifestyle.

WHY YOU WILL LIKE THE PROGRAM:

INDIVIDUALIZED – It is focused on your needs and dreams for the future.

FLEXIBLE – You can carry on with your home/work life while being in the program. You can join a group or work individually.

SUPPORT – We will connect you to healing services and counselling in addition to helping with job-related needs.

ENCOURAGEMENT – You will work with a personal coach who will help you to plan your life changes and support you while making them. You need only connect with her.

HERE’S WHAT WE WILL DO:

Meet with you to explain the program and determine your suitability.

If Yes, then…

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Decide if the program is for you. If Yes then

WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF YOUR PERSONAL COACH YOU WILL:

• Identify and assess your strengths and barriers.
• Complete a personal plan that addresses your needs.
• Set goals for yourself.

THEN AS YOU WORK THROUGH YOUR PERSONAL PLAN UP TO 6 MONTHS. WE WILL PROVIDE:

Counselling & Healing Support.

Help with understanding the impacts of violence and /or abuse on women and strategies for reducing the impact.

Access to support from other women if you wish.

Personal Coaching in person or by phone to review your personal plan.

Required personal supports if applicable.

Assistance with referrals to appropriate agencies.

AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE PROGRAM!!

If this program interests you and you are a woman who has experienced violence and/or abuse, please call for more details or download this application, fill out and drop off to

Deb McCooey at Northwest Training

4622 Greig Avenue, Terrace

Or fax to 250-638-7212
Or call 250-638-8108
Toll free 1-877-638-8108

This program is offered in TERRACE, KITIMAT, PRINCE RUPERT and SMITHERS.

Seats are limited so call today!!

TERRACE STARTING April 1, 2010

CONTINUOUS INTAKE…

Call today for information and begin to work on your plan to overcome barriers to employment or education and begin to create your vision for your future!