Staff are available to help individuals assess their employment needs, access services and supports and to develop Employment Plans to achieve employment goals.
The first step to receiving any financial assistance is the development of an Employment Plan. You must allow enough time to work through this process – depending on your needs and the time of year, it is recommended that you approach the department at least four weeks prior to wanting to undertake a program.
Your Employment Plan will assist you in finding employment, or becoming more employable by:
- Taking into consideration your needs, skills, knowledge, abilities, and present circumstances;
- Identifying specific activities and timeframes to assist you towards independence;
- Assisting to identify any barriers you may have to immediate employment;
- Referring you to appropriate programs and services; and
- Setting mandatory reviews to ensure you achieve the conditions and activities outlined in your Employment Plan.
Anyone who does not agree to enter into an Employment Plan, or who does not comply with its conditions, is not eligible for financial assistance.
An Employment Plan can help you with supports for:
- Planning Your Career
- Getting Work Ready
- Exploring Training
- Looking for Work
- Starting Work
- Already Working
For more information
Department staff are here to help with your employment planning and will support you on your way to getting a job. Please fill out the Request for Service form, including consent, and make an appointment with us.
- E-mail EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca
- Call 1-800-563-6600, or
- 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 services available at Employment Options .