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WEST END RESOURCE CENTRE
"Daniel McIntyre/Saint Matthews Community Association Inc."
823 Ellice Ave. | Winnipeg, MB | R3G 0C3
PH. 204-774-7005 | F: 204-772-1380
DMSMCA has a new commercial name - The West End Resource Centre. We continue to embody the same values and mission of the DM/SM community offering existing services and exciting new programming inclusive to all!
We invite you to join us for the official reveal of the West End Resource Centre on Friday, May 19, 2023.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, May 19, 2023, from 3 pm - 7 pm
A New Website is Launching Soon!
Jeff Sarmiento
Employment & Training Coordinator / Program Manager
204-774-7005, ext. 105
jeff@dmsmca.ca
Alexandre Resende
Employment Program Counsellor
204-774-7005, ext. 113
workprep1@dmsmca.ca
Please Note:
We are currently not taking new registrations at this time.
One-on-one appointments can be scheduled over the telephone or via zoom
In-person appointments available by appointment only
Please check back or follow our Facebook page for up-coming training programs or contact an Employment Program Counsellor for assistance with a resume, cover letter, job search or interview preparation.
Upcoming Training Programs
Training Programs are not available at this time and will be offered again in the the spring.
Upcoming Workshops
Please contact us for upcoming workshop dates.
PREP Employment Readiness Program
The PREP Employment Readiness Program offers free employment services, supports, workshops and employable skills training programs to help job seekers gain job related training and skills that will assist them in gaining meaningful employment.
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18 years of age or older
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A resident of Winnipeg, MB
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Eligible to work in Canada
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Unemployed, underemployed or low income
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Valid social insurance number
Eligiblity
Free Services
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Resume Development
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Cover Letter Development
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Job Search Assistance
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Interview Preparation
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Access to computers, photocopier, printer and fax machine
Employable Skills Training Programs
Training Programs are not available at this time and will be offered again in the spring.
To find out when the next programs are being offered, check back, sign up for our Community Digest, or contact the Employment and Training Coordinator at 204-774-7005 ext. 105 or email workprep (at) dmsmca.ca.
For more information on our Employable Skills Training Programs, please click below.
NOTE: Participants registering for a training program are permitted to only taking one training program per calendar year. Please ensure the training program you are registering for applies to the industry you plan to work in. If you are unusre which training program is suitable for you, one of our employment program counsellors will be happy to discuss your options to help you reach your employment goal.
Employment Workshops
Our Employment Workshops provide information, practical tips, strategies and techniques to assist job seekers find meaningful employment. Workshops are FREE to those who meet eligibility requirements and register with the PREP Employment Readiness Program.
Resume Writing Workshop
Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Click below to find out more information on the Employment Workshops we offer.
Job Search Workshop
Interview Preparation Workshop
Job Board
The PREP Employment Readiness Program Job Board is exclusive to registered program participants,
Participants can subscribe to receive the job board weekly by email. It is updated every week with current job openings from a variety of industries relevant to our participants.
If you are registered with the program and would like to subscribe please contact one of our Employment Counsellors.
New to the program?
If you are new and would like to subscribe to the job board, please click below.
Subscribe Today!
Employment Program Drop-in
Please Note:
Drop-in will resume again in the spring
Mondays: 1pm - 3pm and Wednesdays: 11 am - 1 pm
Every Monday and Wednesday you can drop into our Employment Program Drop-in to:
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Access computers to work on your resume, cover letter, job search or print documents
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Use our photocopier, printer, fax and phone
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Receive assistance with your resume with one of our employment program counsellors or book an appointment for another day and time
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Register for training programs
Online Resources
Youth Employment Services provides online resources for Income Support, Mental Health, Free Training,
E-Learning and Job Searching. They also provide job postings which are updated every Monday and Thursday.
Click here to visit their website.
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg has a hub of online resources offering various supports, advice guidance and COVID-19 information. Educational Resources, Financial Support for Manitobans, Community Support, News Updates and more. Click here to visit their page.
Unemployed during COVID-19? What to do? A blog from Opportunities for Employment offering job searching tips during the pandemic. Click here to visit their blog.
For COVID-19 updates, information and support in Manitoba, Click here.
Funding for the PREP Employment Readiness Program is provided by the Manitoba Government
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