Resources
Visit the Africa Centre's Resources Centre
The resource centre is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program. With a brand-new computer lab, the center is open to youth and can be used for seeking employment, browsing and accessing non-profit and government services, and pursuing education endeavors.
Additionally, the youth have access to eight computer workstations, black and white or color printer, photocopying, laminating, and scanning services.
Location:
6770 129 Avenue NW, 2nd Floor, Room 208
Please call the office at 780.455.5423 to plan your visit!
Preparing a Job Application
Chronological Resume Template (to edit, File > Download or File > Make a Copy. Sample resume for a Human Resource Position.)
Microsoft Resume Templates (free templates you can download and edit or on the web page)
Google Workplace Resume Templates (free templates you can download and edit or on the web page)
- Alberta ALIS Cover Letters (helpful videos and tips on cover letters)
Use the STAR Technique to frame your answers to behavioural questions.
Edmonton Public Library's Online Resources allows free premium access to digital services with an active library card. No library card? Sign up for free at Get A Card. After successfully signing up you can access the following employment services:
Brainfuse Job Now (online live job coach to help with resumes, job searching, and interviewing practice from 2PM-11PM MST)
- Linkedin Learning (videos on interviewing)
Other Resources
COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCE DATABASE – REACH aims to support our communities and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing the information and resources that matter most to them. We encourage you to explore the following page and access the resources to meet the needs you and your community are facing.
COVID-19 HealthHub for Newcomers – COVID-19 resources in multiple languages.
Recruitment Agencies
Employment Services
211 Alberta – 211 is a free, confidential service that provides information and referral to a wide range of community, social, health and government services.
Alberta Supports – Alberta Supports can help you access more than 30 programs and 120 services for seniors, people with disabilities, job seekers, parents and families, homelessness, financial assistance, abuse, and family violence prevention.
Gateway Association -Provides services in Edmonton and Calgary to help job seekers find meaningful work, support individuals with disabilities and their families, and regularly weekly learning workshops.
Contact Us
Phone: 780-455-5423
Address: 6770 129 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5C 1V7
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