"Empowering Mature Job-Seekers and Career Changers "
Who We Are
Operation Kickstart Society of Alberta is a Non-Profit organization Started by Mr. Gordon J.Hoffman Q.C. President & Board Chairman with the intent to help empower Calgarians to regain their self-worth by engaging in meaningful and productive employment. At "OK" we provide FREE SERVICES designed to educate and train those individuals having difficulty enter or re-entering the work force due to age, cultural disparity, lack of education, disability, infirmity, language difficulties and other problems meshing with societies "normal" requirements. It is the intent of the program to "Empower Mature Job-Seekers and Career Changers" as they move forward in life.
How Do We Help
Our goal at "OK" is to successfully teach all our qualified applicants the skills to search for employment opportunities posted online, find a job and write a powerful resume, accompanied by an eye catching cover letter, and how to store their material in order that they may re-apply to other posted jobs on the internet, with just a few easy changes.
Each OK client, shall be assigned a case worker, who shall be available through each phase of our program, including but not limited to;
-providing access to PC’s for those who have no digital devices
-basic digital skills based on class room and one-on-one programs
-utilizing state of the art software -resume, cover letter wordsmithing review, advice
- individual skills tailored to your specific learning needs
-mock interviews
What We Offer
We offer 1:1 assistance for our clients in order to be able to meet the individual needs of each person who comes through our doors. Not everyone is the same and we realise that. Each person is assessed and then provided with the assistance in the areas they require. Career coaches can be accessed as well as other resources should you require extra assistance
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"To inspire, inform, and empower people who are unemployed to create lasting solution's through education"