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Employment Development Supports

Employment Development Supports are available to help eligible individuals pursue career and employment goals.

Who Does it Serve?

Employment Development Supports are available to individuals who are:

  • in receipt of Income Support Benefits, or may be eligible to receive support from the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment (HRLE), and
  • are interested in preparing for, getting and keeping a job.

Description:

Employment Development Supports can assist with:

  • Training and expenses related to participation in: literacy, Adult Basic Education (ABE), short-term training or job readiness training
  • Job search activities and personal expenses associated with looking for work (e.g. clothing, transportation, tools, fees and certificates, etc.), and
  • A wide range of additional supports and services

How to Access?

For information, contact the HRLE office in your area:

Avalon

Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-877-729-7888
TTY: 1-888-380-2299

Central

Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-888-632-4555
TTY: 1-877-292-4205

Western

Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-866-417-4753
TTY: 1-888-445-8585

Labrador

Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-888-773-9311
TTY: 1-866-443-4046

Or

Labour Market and Career Information Hotline

Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-800-563-6600
St. John's area: 729-6600
TTY: 1-866-729-4685
Fax: 1-709-729-1129

 

 
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