Employability Services

“The 10 weeks were very interesting and useful. I got to know myself better and learned a few lessons about life. I have finished the program and I’m now more realistic, surer of myself, and better prepared to integrate the job market and society in general. After 10 weeks, I’ve learned that if you’re asked to participate, say yes. It’s a good idea, because it can open the door to new possibilities.”

The YWCA’s Employability Services aim to provide participants with tools and develop their knowledge and skills to support their social and professional integration, thereby breaking the spiral of exclusion, poverty, and social and gender inequalities. A team of professionals specialized in career counselling, training, employability, and psychosocial counselling accompany and guide them in their journey back to work or school.

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Léa Gosselin talks to us about her vocation

Working behind the scenes at the Montreal YWCA employability services is a dream team made up of employment counsellors, guidance counsellors and social workers who help participants in their search for a career path. You’ve already met Jéhanara Sage, a guidance counsellor with the OSE (Orientation and Services for Employment) program, and today we’d like Read More >>

After COVID-19: Reflecting on career options and employment counselling

It may seem difficult to think about what comes next, when your line of work has been deeply affected by the health crisis. What type of employment should you turn to? What are the challenges? Where can you find help? The people who can help you navigate through this are easier to reach than you Read More >>

Woman looking for a job? We can help you!

Free Services for Montreal Women – Online or on site ? Are you a women looking for a job or a change in your career? Take part in one of our three work integration programs in order to achieve your goals! A team of professionals specialized in career counselling, training, employability, and psychosocial counselling will Read More >>

Immigration and Jobs: a Veritable Obstacle Course

“I was told that I couldn’t wear my veil at work. I was asked intrusive questions regarding my family and they demanded to know my country of origin. I got so tired of this, I changed my name on my CV and I heard back from a lot more employers!” – Najat Najat is not Read More >>

Is your CV appealing?

Your CV – your best ally in your job search Having a CV is good, but having a compelling CV is even better. This will convince the recruiter to meet with you for a job interview. Hence the need to ask yourself this question: “Is my CV captivating? Only a few seconds will be granted Read More >>

Stop harassment in the workplace

In Quebec, every employee is entitled to a healthy work environment without psychological, unfairly biased or sexual harassment. But what is harassment? Definition The Act respecting labour standards sets out the criteria defining it. We therefore refer to psychological or sexual harassment when a work-related situation involves all these combined characteristics: vexatious behaviour (abusive, humiliating, Read More >>

Pay equity demystified

We often hear about pay equity, but do we really know what it means? The principle of pay equity requires “equal pay for different but equivalent work”. Pay equity is a right for all workers in Quebec, whether they are union members or not. This right is governed by the Pay Equity Act and affects Read More >>

Promoting inclusion and diversity in the workplace

Are you an employer looking to improve inclusion and diversity in your workplace? The YWCA invites you to discover its most recent awareness-raising project. “Where are you from?” is a virtual reality job interview from a new immigrant’s perspective. Funded by the Bureau d’intégration des nouveaux arrivants à Montréal (BINAM), the project seeks to stimulate reflection Read More >>