Employment
NECRC is dedicated to increasing the level of employment in the North End. NECRC achieves its goals through the NECRC - PATH Resource Centre and the Employment Development System Committee (EDS).
PATH works one on one with residents to:
- Help identify personal and employment goals
- Implement action plans to reach these goals
PATH helps employers:
- Recruit qualified employees
EDS works with NECRC and PATH to:
- Identify and respond to areas of need in employment services
PATH Resource Centre
Located at 627 Selkirk Avenue, PATH was created in response to a gap in services for individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. PATH offers services to help individuals overcome their long-term struggles to obtain meaningful employment and has been a critical revitalization component of the North End since October 2000.
- PATH Resource Centre services include:
- In-depth career assessments and one-on-one counselling support
- Supported career and job placement
- Job search, personal development, and computer workshops
- Access to computers, fax, phone and printer
- PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) – a goal setting tool for clients
2008-2009 Achievements
More than 845 individuals walked through the doors of the PATH Centre. There were approximately 10,000 participant visits for computer access, workshops, counseling, employment information and general services. The Job Search program helped approximately 200 North End individuals with obtaining employment. The Mentorship program provided counseling and other support services to 145 participants over the year. With the increase in employment activity, PATH was able to secure funding for two additional full-time positions and an Elder advisor.
Over 75 participants attended PATH’s annual Client Christmas Open House. All participants received a small gift item and were eligible to win one of 15 food hampers and other larger prizes donated by staff. About 30 Mentorship participants enjoyed a bowling and luncheon activity in June.
Employment Development System Committee
The Employment Development System Committee (EDS) was first formed by NECRC in 2000 to identify and respond to gaps in services leading to the employment of North End residents.
EDS Committee goals:
- Identify services provided within the North End
- Identify and build on the strengths of existing services
- Identify and address gaps in service
- Implement action plans as a collective group
- Evaluate the results
North End agencies play an active role in developing employment and training strategies and generating projects to revitalize the North End. The unprecedented level of information sharing between agencies has allowed for effective strategic planning geared towards residents and businesses.
In May 2009, EDS hosted its North End Community & Family Resource Fair in partnership with R.B. Russell High School. Over 250 local residents, including children and youth, came out and met with area organizations, agencies and education institutes, along with several employers. About 50 booths registered for the event.
Employment Exchange Committee
In May 2005 a formal agreement was signed with SEED Winnipeg to act as a liaison between Social Purchasing Portal business partners and North End and Inner City employment agencies that have clients looking for work. From this initiative, the Employment Exchange Committee (EEC) was formed. The EEC now includes 25 member agencies and is growing. To date, 124 businesses participate as active members of the Social Purchasing Portal and circulate job postings through the EEC.
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