Success Stories: Transition to Employment Services
We are privileged to work with and then share the Success Stories of many individuals who find find employment though the assistance of our Transition to Employment Services. The program is open to unemployed and underemployed Albertans who can benefit from workplace and occupational skills development and who meet program criteria. Read more about these services here.
Learning Opens New Doors
David was laid off for the first time in his life and was facing limited job opportunities in his health and safety field. He had never needed to apply for a job before and so the job-search process was all new to him.
David came into the Being Human Services office in November with low morale due to his unsuccessful five-month job search. But their Transition to Employment Services program staff helped David turn things around.
David found the staff were able to boost his confidence and morale while they taught him how to look for a job. He took workshops on writing an effective resumé, identifying his transferable skills, and improving his job interview skills. David also got help earning the security license he needed to qualify for the job.
He says the most important thing he learned was how to research companies before the job interview.
David found work as a security officer with the Commissionaires at CFB Suffield and he is enjoying his new position.
“The Being Human Services staff made me feel better—they have great personalities. They taught me things that I didn’t know and helped me succeed.”
The Transition to Employment Services program is funded by Alberta Human Services’ Alberta Works program.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Trish moved to Canada in October 2015 and quickly started working on her goal of finding a full-time office job with a 9-5 schedule. Being new to Canada, she was unsure about local job search techniques, labour market information, and how to build her job search skills. Also, since she was new to the community, she needed assistance creating a network and building connections.
Trish took part in the Transition to Employment Services program, a government-funded service with Being Human Services that helps Albertans find employment. She attended workshops on job searching, transferable skills, resumés and job interviews. She learned about the labour market and met with a job developer for job-search support and to expand her network.
With the help of Transition to Employment Services, Trish was able to secure a full-time office position at a local fabric store, with a 9-5 schedule, and she is enjoying her new position.
“Being Human Services’ Transition to Employment Services program brought out the best in me. The program made the transition to the new labour market very easy. The resumé and labour market information helped me put my best foot forward as a new Canadian and find the job that I wanted.”
Transitioning to a New Career
David had been unemployed for a while when he approached Being Human Services for help with his job search.
He enrolled in their Transition to Employment Services program and attended a number of workshops, including sessions on interview skill and personality dimensions, which he says grew his confidence and helped him with his job search. David ended up fielding multiple job offers and accepted a position as the new District Manager of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
"I would recommend Being Human Services to anyone looking for work. The programs and classes that I was involved in were highly informative and beneficial to me. The staff was extremely supportive and helpful from the day I got here to the day I was employed."
New Home, New Skills, New Career
Victoria was new to Medicine Hat and looking for work, but she was concerned that her foreign education and experience might hold her back. She had moved to Medicine Hat because her husband is a member of the British military stationed at the nearby Canadian Forces Base Suffield.
Victoria approached Being Human Services, an employment agency funded by the Government of Alberta, for help. She attended workshops on resumés, cover letters and job interviews. She also met with a Job Developer who helped her identify her transferable skills, develop her networking skills, practice her job interviewing skills, and got her thinking about new career options.
"Being Human Services was an invaluable support helping me update my resume, identify my strengths and improve my rusty interview skills. I am now thoroughly enjoying working as an Executive Assistant at Medicine Hat College in a busy and interesting role that suits me down to the ground.”
