Thinking about training? Have you been out of the labour force for several years and not sure what kind of work you want to do? Laid-off recently and thinking about upgrading your skills? Staff can help you.
We can help you explore your skills, interests, and passions. Figuring out what career path to follow starts with knowing yourself and knowing your options. Department staff can support you through the development of an Employment Plan.
Career Cruising
Career Cruising can be accessed by contacting an Employment Centre and getting a username and password to access. It is a web-based, career exploration and planning tool you can use to look into career, education, training, and job requirements.
Employment Counselling
The Department has Career Development Specialists located throughout the province who are available to give information, counsel, and provide follow-up services to individuals who are exploring career options or looking for a job.
Employment Development Supports
Supports are available to help eligible individuals pursue career and employment goals. Employment Development Supports can assist with short-term training, pre-employment or work supports.
Work-Related Supports for Persons with Disabilities
Provides adults with disabilities with supports such as workplace accommodations, adaptations, assistive technology devices, and technical equipment to a maximum of $5,000 to assist individuals with seeking, obtaining, or maintaining employment.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information assists people to make informed decisions on their employment or career path. Information on occupations or industry can help decide the best study and training, a first job, or the next best step in a career.
Explore an Occupation
Learn about an occupation: available jobs, wages, career options, skills, job requirements and more.
To obtain more information on planning your career:
- E-mail EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca
- Call 1-800-563-6600
- Complete a Request for Service form
If you are Employment Insurance eligible, and are located in St. John’s, Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor, please check out career planning services available at Employment Options.