Integrated Employment Services/Careerwise

Program Description

CareerWise is New Beginnings’ integrated employment services program designed to support youth and young adults facing barriers to employment in securing meaningful and sustainable jobs. The program provides employment readiness training, individualized case management, and connections to local employers. CareerWise helps clients develop skills, access training, and find long-term employment or return to school, and helps meet the needs of local businesses and communities through a locally-responsive, client-centered, and outcome-focused system.

Key Services Offered

Individualized employment assessments and action planning
Job readiness and comprehensive pre-employment training
Resume writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance
Access to short-term training and certification (e.g., Smart Serve, WHMIS, First Aid)
Job matching, with placement support
Mentorship, and on-the-job coaching
Wraparound support to address employment barriers, including counselling with employment support social workers
Employer outreach and retention support

Target Population

Youth/Young adults aged 18-29 experiencing multiple/complex barriers, including:
- Youth in or transitioning from care
- At-risk or justice-involved youth
- Racialized, newcomer, and LGBTQIA2S+ youth
- Youth experiencing mental health, housing, or educational barriers

Referral Pathways

Self-referral
Internal referrals, community agencies, and schools
Children’s Aid Societies, youth workers, and probation officers
Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program as assigned by the Windsor Regional Employment Network

Program Goals/Outcomes

Increase job readiness and confidence
Improve outcomes for local employers
Improve access to employment and training opportunities
Support sustainable employment and/or return to school
Build transferable skills and career pathways
Reduce unemployment and underemployment

Contact Information

Siobhan Pantin

Co-Ordinator of Community Programs and Agency Compliance

519-254-2363 x416

spantin@newbe.ca

For more information, please contact our program coordinator.

Referral Form