Options Work Activity Program

06/09/2023

Mark those calendars! Check out our website to learn more: https://www.mymetroworks.ca/programs/options-work-activity

05/19/2023

The Options clothing store now has jewelry!

05/15/2023

Do you, or someone you know, need a little help finding employment that fits your needs and skillset? Consider joining us at Options! We provide pre-employment and employment services that focus on personal, social and workplace skill development. Learn more about us our webpage, and you can find our referral form there, too.

https://www.mymetroworks.ca/programs/options-work-activity

05/10/2023

We have a ✨ sparkling ✨ office, all thanks to the Enviornemtnal Services participants and instructors!

05/09/2023

Learning Microsoft Excel in Office Skills!

05/05/2023

A few dishes the Options Kitchen participants prepared this week. 🍽️ Yum!

05/02/2023

Today is a blue day at Options Clothing 🧢

05/02/2023

We’re teaching some social media skills at Options for the next few weeks! Many of the posts you see are by our participants.

04/03/2023

Our next cohort begins Monday, April 24 and we are accepting referrals until Thursday, April 20! 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

03/20/2023

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

02/16/2023

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

02/06/2023

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.