About Us
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Watson Lake Community Outreach has been serving the community since 1979, incorporated in 1985. As a Watson Lake based non-profit organization, we offer many services for job seekers and employers. Our office is equipped with two public computers for internet job search and resume writing, a fax machine and photocopier, as well as information about government programs, student funding, local and non-local employment opportunities.
We are funded by Canada-Yukon Labour Market Devlopement Agreement |
Our Services
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Employment Services
- Registration for employment
- Pre-Employment counseling
- Referrals to various services and agencies
- Referrals to Human Resource Development Canada Programs
- Interveiw skills
- Job search skills and techniques
- Job referrals
- Client follow-up
- Career planning
- Fax
- Photocopier
- 2 Computers for Internet access
- Telephone
- Assist with resume preparation including:
-Objective
-Employment history
-Certificates
-Training
-References
Career Planning
We are available to assist the unemployed in making career plans or transitions.
If you are making a plan to go to school or change your career, it is important to know some labour market Information before you start:
- Where can you train?
- How much will it cost?
- Are there any sponsoring agencies that can help?
- Is there a big demand for a certain skill?
- What is the earning potential for your new career?
- Are there opportunities for advancement in this feild?
These questions and more can be answered through labour market research. Check out our resources! |
Staff
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| Society President: |
Brenda Leach |
| Society Vice President: |
Michelle Koehl |
| Society Treasurer: |
Cheryl O'Brien |
| Bookkeeper: |
Carol McIllMoyle |
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| Senior Employment Assistance Programmer |
Shilo Trusz |
| Employment Assistance Programmer |
Monica Gardner |
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