If you’re between 18 and 29 years of age and need help when it comes to thinking about your plans for the future in concrete terms or for setting yourself a professional objective, you should take advantage of Service spécialisé jeune.
Using this service will help you to maximize your chances of success, discover your full potential and implement your professional project.
Why take advantage of this service
- To develop your professional and social autonomy
- To find coping strategies during a period in which you are not attending school or working.
- To learn how to make a fresh start and move forward
Services offered
Needs assessment
You will be able to obtain an overall picture of your needs and explore possible actions.
Information on the labour market and the school system
You will have access to several tools that will help you discover your areas of interest and show you how to benefit from available resources.
Activities to help you make informed choices and get training
You will gain a better understanding of job prospects, as well as prospects for returning to school.
Support during your training and until you enter the labour market
You will obtain constant support and guidance for continuing on your training path or entering the labour market.
If you're looking for work and could use a little help to boost your chances of success, the Employment Assistance Services measure can provide opportunities to:
- attend information sessions on the labour market
- get career advice and counselling
- take part in job-search activities and job-placement assistance activities
Activities and services provided
An employment assistance officer will help you review your career goals and choose the activities and services most appropriate for you. Activities can be provided by a Services Québec office or by ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale partners. They are generally short-term, lasting under 180 hours. Here are some examples.
Job-search clubs
These support groups help you carry out your job search and find the tools and resources you need. When you join a club, your search for employment becomes your full-time job, complete with a workplace-like setting.
Job-hunting strategies
You get support and advice to help you get started on your job search, as well as assistance with organizing your search.
Internships and job shadowing
Internships and job shadowing are short-term workplace experiences. They give you a chance to watch, observe and learn about a new trade or profession. They are also good opportunities to get to know an employer and ask questions.
Last update: March 8, 2019
