Aboriginal Career

Development Counsellor

Aboriginal Career Development Counsellor

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Weekends and statutory holidays

Funded by:

  • Urban Aboriginal Working Group

  • Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association

About

A bridge between the job seeker and the jobs!

The Aboriginal Career Development Counsellor provides Employment Assistance Services to all unemployed and underemployed Indigenous individuals by assisting clients to overcome employment barriers that will lead to success in the workforce.

Programs and services offered

Employment Assistance Services:

  • Individual employment counselling

  • Service Needs Determination

  • Setting self-directed goals

  • Development of a Return-to-Work Action Plan

  • Support throughout the job search process

  • Educational and training counselling & referrals

  • Confidence building / self-awareness

  • Career exploration and decision–making

  • Explore career choices and funding options for training

  • Research job futures for careers

  • Understand how personal interests and preferences influence career using tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

  • Referrals to resources within PGNFC and the community service providers

 Job Search Resource:

  • A comfortable atmosphere for job searching and/or career planning

  • Actively expanding networking skills and identifying support systems

  • Access to information on other community services that can assist with career development

  • Providing advice and material on personal presentation topics such as interview skills, body language and confidence building

  • Access to a computer for resume & cover letter development, internet job searches and job applications online

  • Access to career resources and labour market information

Who can access these programs and services

All unemployed and underemployed Indigenous people living in the Prince George area; including Youth 15-29 years of age.

How to access services

Drop in during our regular hours of operation, phone or email.

Contact

Aboriginal Career Development Counsellor

Phone: (250) 564-3568 Ext. 202