To find out information on the labour market you are thinking of entering, phone the Career Information Hotline at 780-422-4266. 

 

Or contact your closest Alberta Employment & Immigration Labour Market Information Centre: City Centre 780-415-4900; Southside 780-644-2888; Northside/Fort Road 780-422-9440; West/Meadowlark 780-415-8116.

 

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada also offers information for job seekers at 1-800-622-6232. 

 

DECSA (Distinctive Employment Counselling Services of Alberta) provides training and help with finding and maintaining employment for people with disabilities and women leaving abusive relationships. Call 780-474-2500. They also have a Labour Market Resource Centre for anyone to use.

 

A number of agencies have employment programs geared towards youth. Bill Rees YMCA, 780-429-9622, supports youth with barriers, 13-19 years old, with one-on-one support, outreach, life skills and employment training. Youth 16-29 year olds may participate in an employment readiness program.

 

Bredin Institute offers Youth Connections, 780-415-4968, which assists 16-24 year olds with career preparation and planning.