Options Work Activity Program

We're always proud of the amazing work, and delicious food, that comes out of our Options Kitchen!

Mark those calendars because our next cohort begins Monday, March 20 and we are accepting referrals until Thursday, March 16! Get a little taste for what we do at OPTIONS by reading the rest of the post, or by checking out our website at the link below!

Here's a little sample of some employment exploration we do at in the OPTIONS Program!

➡️ 1:1 Career coaching with a Certified Career Development Practitioner
➡️ Goal-setting sessions to create Your Career Action Plan
➡️ Resume crafting, Cover Letter Writing, and Interview preparation
➡️ Employability Skills Training, Networking, and Job Search Strategies
➡️ Professionalism and Work Etiquette
➡️ Using Digital Technology for Job Seekers
➡️ Skill and Interest Workshops
➡️ Personal Development Sessions
➡️ Team Building Sessions Employability Assessment (ESAT)

Find the application form on our website, where you can also learn more about our employability program: https://www.mymetroworks.ca/programs/options-work-activity

Go Barb!

On Thursday Barb took OPTIONS participants to a speed-interview event with local employers. Barb is a Job Developer with the program and was excited for participants to gain interview practice and learn that job interviewing is just like having a conversation. We're all proud of the participants' hard work last week!
The OPTIONS Work Activity Program helps prepare Nova Scotians with barriers to employment enter the workforce. We provide pre-employment and employment services that focus on personal, social and workplace skill development. We support anyone from ages 16 and up who seek a path to sustainable employment.