STEP helps Albertans in Whitecourt, Westlock, Barrhead, Athabasca, and surrounding areas prepare for, secure, and maintain meaningful employment through FREE, personalized career and job placement or workforce development services.

Services Include:

• Career and Employment Information Services (job boards, resume help, workshops, resources)
• One-on-one coaching and pre-employment supports (life skills, interview preparation, labour market awareness)
• Job placement, job coaching, and retention support
• Short-term training (First Aid, WHMIS, Food Safe, etc.)
• Financial supports for work readiness (work boots, PPE, transportation)
• Referrals to community services and ongoing follow-up

Eligibility:

• 18 years of age or older
• Live in the service area
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or convention refugee legally able to work in Canada
• Ready and willing to prepare for employment

Outreach services are delivered no less than once per month to the following communities:

• Fox Creek
• Swan Hills
• Mayerthorpe
• Lakeview Recovery Community

Service Areas:

• Whitecourt
• Westlock
• Barrhead
• Athabasca