A new employment support program is now available in Lloydminster and surrounding communities, aiming to help unemployed and underemployed residents find and keep meaningful work.
Career Leap Lloydminster, delivered by Manpower Alberta, provides free employment services including career coaching, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, employer connections and ongoing support after participants secure a job. The program is funded by the Alberta government.
Program lead Johanna Reyes explained that Career Leap is designed to support people at different stages of their career path.
“We are excited to bring Career Leap to Lloydminster and the surrounding region,” said Reyes. “The program is designed to meet people where they are in their employment journey and provide practical support that helps them achieve their career goals.”
Regional reach
In addition to serving Lloydminster, the program offers regular in-person services in Vermilion, Wainwright and Vegreville through a regional outreach model intended to make employment supports more accessible across east-central Alberta.
Participants can access a range of services, including employment planning, workplace readiness workshops, job matching, certification referrals and retention support after employment begins. The program also uses technology-based tools to assist with career planning and labour market awareness.
Career Leap works with local employers, community organizations, educational institutions and Indigenous organizations to connect job seekers with opportunities in sectors such as construction, energy services, transportation, retail, hospitality, administration and community services.
The program recently introduced itself to residents during the Fall Community Registration and Information Night at the Servus Sports Centre.
For more information, residents can contact Career Leap Lloydminster at its office at Unit #101, 4802 50 Avenue or visit the Manpower Alberta website.
Career Leap Lloydminster will host a free Job Interview Success Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at its downtown office.
