Employment Programs
Action Network Employment Counselling & Transition To Work Services
Assisting those who are motivated, anxious to work, but because of employment challenges have been unsuccessful in securing meaningful employment.
Clients can use the “Computer Access Center” for job search, receive assistance in overcoming barriers to employment including our “Record Suspension Program” facilitating finding employment which matches their skills, abilities and training.
A Step Ahead (Sector Specific Safety Certifications Program)
Provision of First Aid/CPR, Food Safety, Custodial Safety, WHMIS, Fire Safety, ForkLift Operator Safety, ManLift Awareness, Flagging, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Fall Protection and Confined Spaces.
Career Opportunity Program
Offered to young adults who have experienced barriers to employment success and are interested in pursuing careers/apprenticeships within the traditional trades and other vocations.
Introducing local employers to a new pool of motivated employees.
(Program Starts Vary)
Employment Enhancement Program
Offered to persons with Mental Health or Substance Abuse disabilities which create barriers to securing employment of value.
(Program Starts Vary)
Community Adult Learning Program
The (CALP) Program enhances the overall academic standing of those participants who have not had the opportunity to have completed their primary education.
Students learn the academics necessary for successful writing of the GED.
Youth And Family Initiatives
Youth Outreach Program
Part of a provincial-wide program partnered with Black Lives Matter NB in Saint John, the program aims to promote the welfare and well-being of Black community members and their families, promoting equal opportunities among their peers.
Two program streams target youth 11-15 years and 16-24 years by providing family, education and employment supports and resources, assistance in coping with harassment and racism and building future leadership in the youth of today.
Strengthening Families Program
A family group-based service addressing youth/family challenges, increasing family strengths and resilience and reducing risk factors for problem behaviors in youth, including behavioral, emotional, academic, and social problems.
SFP builds on protective factors by improving family relationships, parenting skills, and the youth’s social and life skills.
(Program Starts Vary)
Social Worker Case Management
Provision of individual and family counselling based upon the Strengths-Based Brief Solution-Focused Approach.
Correctional Services
CISP
One-on-one counselling services for those on probation to provide guidance and supervision to clientele as per their case plan; to assist the client in developing links with stakeholders such as the courts, other government departments, private and public agencies; and to assist in the active recruitment of community programs and services for client attendance such as employment opportunities, leisure, and recreational activities.
Programs vary dependent upon participation needs.
ICPM
ICPM: One-on-one counselling services promoting positive attitude and behavior change through Cognitive Behavior Therapy which assumes that cognitive deficits and distortion characteristics of offenders are learned rather than inherent.
ICPM emphasizes individual accountability while attempting to teach and understand the thought process that immediately precedes actions. Programs vary dependent upon participation needs.