Employment and Education
Employment and Education support.
Based on Canadian research, a 2020 article by the John Howard Society of Canada indicated that nearly three-quarters (72%) of federally sentenced individuals have some need for education or employment; 54% of the incarcerated population have less than a grade 10 education and 62% of federally sentenced men were unemployed at the time of their arrest.
The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) provides a variety of employment and education services for adults wanting to make positive changes in their lives and move away from criminal involvement.
Meaningful employment and education are two of the most successful ways for an individual to move out of poverty and avoid becoming involved or re-involved in criminal activity.
With education, job prospects and skills for living in mainstream society, it is much less likely an individual will reoffend. This ultimately creates safer communities by giving adults the tools to be responsible, contributing members.
- One on one literacy services are provided for adults in the community and for those in custody. Support is provided in relation to reading, writing, or numeracy up to a grade 9 level. Tutoring may also be provided based on client specified goals.
- Digital literacy support and tutoring is also provided in the community.
- Employment services and supports are offered in both one on one and group formats in the community.
- Employment groups are offered 8 times per year and are 3 weeks in length. Employment preparation skills and industry certification ticket trainings are available. Group registration fees range between $50-$65 to offset ticket costs.
- One to one employment supports are offered for those unable to find employment independently, to help address barriers, and build employment related skills.
- Staff engage with employers who are supportive of hiring clients; facilitating client connections to employers.
- Referrals are accepted from any source including self-referrals.
Financial Empowerment
In partnership with Momentum, we offer one-to-one financial coaching and financial administration supports to:
- Improve money management skills
- Learn how to set financial goals, develop a spending plan and pay down debt
- Create a savings plan
- Reduce financial stress
- Become more confident managing your money
- The Financial Administrator can also directly manage a client’s finances with them if they are struggling to do it on their own
How to Apply
To apply for any of the above programs, call 403-266-4566.
