Town of Morris Office
1-380 Stampede Grounds
Box 28
Morris, Manitoba
R0G 1K0
Ph: (204) 746-2531
FAx: (204) 746-6009
Toll Free in Can. / US
Email: tomorris@mts.net

Youth Employment

Our goals are to help you:

  • Improve your self confidence
  • Demonstrate a good work ethic
  • Compete effectively in your chosen occupation
  • Become a valued community member
  • Secure fulfilling employment

Our program is designed to assist you to develop the fundamental skills needed to gain and maintain employment including:

  • Personal care
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Problem solving
  • Assertiveness
  • Goal setting

We can also assist you with:

  • Skill development
  • Career decision making
  • Resume development
  • Job search skills
  • Interview coaching
  • Job maintenance
  • Learning job safety, policies and procedures
  • Becoming a positive team player

Are you...

  • Between the ages of 16 & 30?
  • not working or underemployed
  • Out of school?
  • Ready to plan for your future?
  • In need of assistance to access resources?
  • Not in receipt of Employment Insurance?

You can contact us at:


Coordinator: (204) 324-3973

Email: info@creatingafuture.ca

 

 

 

 

Web sites to check out for information on careers and job opportunities, apprenticeship and internship, programs and job information, grants, mentorship, bursary and wage incentives that are available.
Manitoba 4 Youth Division – www.gov.mb.ca
(Provides information on internship, grants, job referrals, mentorship, bursary options and wage incentives.)
Opportunities MB – www.opportunitiesmb.ca
Access information on 203 occupational profiles, the site provides detailed information on about different career choices, the skills required, what the labour market outlook is, and the working conditions and the rate of pay.
Essential Skills are: reading, writing, oral communication, document use, computer use, numeracy, working with others, thinking and continuous learning. www.wem.mb.ca
How can you get job experience before having a job! Become involved in a volunteer work experience program and build your skills!
Service Canada web site has information:
Career navigator, resume writing, interviewing skills, job search tips and job information as well as student loan information, life events and more. www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Employment Manitoba is another site that is helpful in looking for career and job opportunities www.gov.mb.ca/employment.
Creating A Future – A Youth Employment Initiative. www.creatingafuture.ca