Vocational Options
At JobWave, we understand that everyone’s needs are different and that not all participants are job-ready. That’s why we offer a broad range of vocational options to help participants move along the employment continuum. These include:
Part-time and full-time employment
If you're interested in paid employment, we will support you on the job through the training process and provide follow-up to both you and your employer. Should your job description change or if you receive a promotion, we may also be able to provide re-training and further assessments if necessary.
Work experience
What is a work experience?
A work experience is a great way for you to try out the fit of a particular job or industry. One of the goals of the work experience is for you to be able to get immediate and direct feedback about your employability skills. These placements generally include a training plan that outlines the purpose of the work experience and includes measurable goals about specific skills you want to develop. This is an unpaid full- or part-time position that lasts no more than two or three weeks.
What are the benefits of a work experience?
A work experience gives you the opportunity to:
- demonstrate your abilities to the prospective employer
- gain valuable knowledge and employability skills
- be exposed to a particular industry
- learn effective work habits
- get a current reference
- possibly transition to paid work
Volunteering
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is a great way for you to explore your job options, contribute to the community and build your workplace experience. Volunteer placements are usually in non-profit agencies, include a wide range of occupations and work environments and vary in duration.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to:
- stay active
- learn to keep a schedule
- feel a sense of accomplishment
- build your self-esteem & confidence
- meet new people
- get involved with your community
- gain valuable work experience
- enhance your résumé
- get a current reference
- possibly transition to paid work
Job shadowing
What is job shadowing?
A short-term experience at a job site during which you follow the selected employee around, watching what they do and how they handle their work. You don’t do any work or touch anything at the site; you just spend your time observing and learning. Job Shadowing can run from 3 hours to a maximum of 2 days. This is a good way to find out about various careers and what duties are required for specific jobs.
What are the benefits of job shadowing?
Job shadowing provides a number of positive benefits:
- it requires a low level of commitment
- it’s a great source of labour-market information
- it’s a low-stress way to get exposure to different jobs
- it’s a great tool for assessing goals
