What is the Connextions Program?

A 20-week employment program for newcomer women and gender-diverse folks (ages 18+) experiencing barriers to employment.

Connextions includes:

• A paid 8-week employment skills development group program, including:

  • Resume and cover letter development

  • Career and education exploration

  • First Aid and CPR Certification

• A paid 12-week work placement in a field of interest.

Program Eligibility:

• An immigrant woman or gender-diverse person (ages 18+)

• Legally allowed to work in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Currently not studying, unemployed, or underemployed (working less than 20 hours/week)

• Able to attend programming for 30 hours a week

Temporary Workers Welcomed

Program Coordinators:

Ana Perez Rico
ana@ywcastjohns.ca
(709) 770-9634

Work Transitions Coordinators:

Nadia Duman
nadia@ywcastjohns.ca
(709) 691-7112

Application Status: CLOSED