Looking for Employment Support?

YWCA St. John’s provides confidential employment supports to immigrant women and gender-diverse newcomers to Canada over the age of 18, who are based in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We can support you with:

  1. Resume and cover letters

  2. Job searching support

  3. Job application assistance

  4. Interview preparation

  5. Career exploration

  6. And more (ex. find trainings, resources, community, etc.).

Questions? Please contact:

Ana Perez Rico (she/her)
ana@ywcastjohns.ca
(709) 770-9634

Jennifer Rose (they/them)
jennifer@ywcastjohns.ca
(709) 689-0164

What is the Connextions Program?

A 20-week employment program for newcomer women and gender-diverse folks (ages 18+) experiencing barriers to employment.

Connextions includes:

  • A paid 8-week in-person employment skills development group program, including:

    • Resume and cover letter development

    • Career and education exploration

    • First Aid and CPR Certification

  • A paid 12-week work placement in a field of interest.

Program Eligibility:

  • An immigrant woman or gender-diverse person (ages 18+)

  • Legally allowed to work in Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Currently not studying, unemployed, or underemployed (working less than 20 hours/week)

  • Able to attend programming for 30 hours a week

Temporary Workers Welcomed

Application Status: CLOSED

The YWCA St. John’s Connextions Program is funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.