For mature newcomers (aged 30+) arriving in New Brunswick, the pursuit of suitable employment is a pivotal factor in determining their ability to establish roots in the province. What sets them apart is their wealth of prior work experience. However, they seek guidance on how to leverage this experience to transition into the local workforce and unlock their full potential.

Skills Launch Adult emerges as a pivotal employability program designed explicitly to eliminate the barriers that mature newcomers encounter when entering the labor market. This bilingual program is delivered in two parts, offered in Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Bathurst, and virtually for rural newcomers. The program initiates with 12 weeks of in-class training, encompassing workplace essential skills, English as an additional language, health and safety certifications, career exploration, and comprehensive training in Canadian workplace culture. Following this intensive training phase, participants embark on a 12-week paid work placement, where they put their newfound skills into practice.

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