programs and services
 
Services  
Cost
Duration
Location
     
Okotoks & High River & Employment Centre - services available      
The Okotoks & High River Career and Employment Centre provides career and employment services at no cost to all Albertans: Services include: workshops, resume critiquing/creation (including faxing and photocopying), posting of local job opportunities, career counseling, career resource library, employer highlights, and
more.
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General Industrial Pretrades Program
No Cost *
13 weeks
Edmonton
The General Industrial Pretrades Program is designed to assist unemployed and underemployed Albertans to gain skills and knowledge in order to begin employment in the industrial trades.
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General Insurance Customer Service Representative Program
Funding May Be Avaliable
20 weeks
Red Deer
This program will interest Albertans who aspire to a career in the General Insurance business. The program consists of skills training, professional development, and Level I certification required for work as a General Insurance Broker – Customer Service Representative.
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Basic Machining - Introduction to Machining Operation
No Cost *
13 weeks
Calgary

McBride is partnered with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to develop essential hands on skills to set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, correctly use measuring tools and read blueprints. These skills are in demand in the busy machining industry.
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Professional Insurance Broker Program
Funding May Be Avaliable
12 weeks
Edmonton
Calgary
This program will interest Albertans who aspire to a career as a Professional Insurance Broker.
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CNC - Manual - Introduction to Machining Operations
No Cost *
13 weeks
Edmonton

McBride is partnered with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to develop essential hands on skills to set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, correctly use measuring tools and read blueprints. These skills are in demand in the busy machining industry.
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Warehouse and Product Support
No cost *
19 weeks
Red Deer
McBride Career Group Inc. and Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry help unemployed Albertans through technical training opportunities in warehouse knowledge and applcation.
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Bridges to Success
No cost *
6 - 26 weeks
Calgary
A program designed to aid Albertans in transition or assist in pre-employment. Various services are provided to establish and maintain employment and for accessing further education or training. Program can be customized for each individual and runs from 6 to 26 weeks.
       
6 Week Program
8 to 26 Weeks
Career Planning/Assessment/Research
Life Skills
Job Search Techniques
Anger Management
Job Maintenance
Working Parent
Assisted Job Search and Placement
Career Planning
Computer Access and Support
Job Search Techniques
Job Leads and Employer Contacts
Job Maintenance
Community Resource Referrals
Computer Literacy
Active Job Search / Educational Research

Intake - Regular intake sessions occur Wednesdays at 1:30 P.M. or by appointment. New groups start monthly.

Note: 6 week job seekers can be started within 48 hours of referral.

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Workplace Training - Job Seekers
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Edmonton
Calgary
Okotoks
The Workplace Training Program is a “Training on the Job” program offered through McBride Career Group Inc. in partnership with Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry. This program offers a training allowance to help offset the cost of training new employers. Workplace training is available for employees to access funding for training new staff at no cost.
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Workplace Training - Employers
No cost*
**

Edmonton
Calgary Okotoks
Workplace Training is available for employees to access funding for training new staff at no cost.
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Vocational Rehabilitation
Fee for service
**
Edmonton
One to one service to help people with medical and/or physical issues that prevent them from being employed or obtaining employment.
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Employing the Employable    
Calgary
Employing the Employable Calgary
Employing the Employable Program has
Been structured to help unemployed
Albertans in the Calgary region with
Medical and/or physical challenges to enter
or re-enter the workforce. McBride Career
Group recognizes that unemployed adult
AISH individuals may need a range of
Services and assistance to re-enter the
Workforce such as job training and
employment counselling.
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Employing the Employable    
Edmonton

Employing the Employable Program has been structured to help unemployed Albertans in the Edmonton region with mental health challenges to enter or re-enter the workforce. McBride Career Group recognizes that unemployed adult AISH individuals may need a range of services and assistance to re-enter the workforce such as job training and employment counseling.
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GROWTH 4 U      

Group based employability skills, work exposure, life management skills for youth with serious mental illness. This program is offered through McBride Career Group Inc. and is funded by Service Canada.

Growth 4 U is specifically designed for persons with a serious
mental illness who want to choose a career, work, or return to school. Participants in the program need to be between the ages
of 15-30, have a diagnosed mental illness, and who are not eligible to receive EI benefits. To be accepted into the program, participants need to attend an orientation in order for them to make an informed decision as to whether or not the program is for them. Several interviews are held and a selection made; 12 individuals are chosen based on their desire and readiness.
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GEWELS - Youth Skills Link     Edmonton
Group based employability skills, work exposure, life management skills.
This 19 week program is offered through McBride Career Group Inc.
and is funded by Service Canada. The goal of the program is to offer youth the ability to learn, identify and develop a variety of skills and strengths that increases their employment potential. Our aim is that by the end of the program youth will be employed in a full time position that will be a stepping stone to their chosen career path.
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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (WE)     Calgary
The Work Experience program offered through McBride Career Group Inc. is designed to help out of school an unemployed / underemployed youth between the ages of 15-30 achieve an entry-level position in their desired career. We do this by sharing with the employer the cost of a new employee’s first 8 weeks of employment. The Work Experience Program will reimburse qualified employers up to 50% of the new employee’s first 8 weeks of employment. As a participant in this program you will be given the opportunity to speak with a JOB Coach privately in order to discuss your unique circumstances and provide you with the information that will assist in achieving your career goals.
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* Participants must qualify
** For further details & information contact McBride Career Group