Community Based Organizations
Our community based organizations are an integral part of the amazing services that we offer. Estevan Labour Market Services recognizes the community based organizations that play an important role not only in Estevan but also in surrounding areas. Here are just a few of the community based organizations that the government supports to provide helpful services to our clients! We asked these organization how government funding has assited them in offering wonderful services to our community.
Southeast Newcomer Services
Southeast Newcomer Services is a great place to start if you are new to the country, the province, or the city of Estevan! They are excellent at giving you the resources to stand on your own two feet.
"The partnership between CBOs and the Government is truly great. The Government provides us with support and resources for us to follow through on our daily duties. With the help of the Government, it helps us to stay innovated!" - Nancy Zeleny, Transitions Coordinator
"Working with the Government allows us to work along side people who have the same goals as us. - Elaina Popova, Settlement Advisor
Southeast Advocates for Employment
Is there something in the way of getting you that job? Are you finding it difficult transitioning from school to the workforce? Southeast Advocates for Employment can help you get over those barriers to employment.
"CBO's are partners with the Government. We provide what our grass root communities need in services. CBO's use the Government's resources and tailor them to community needs. CBO's are the face of the community." -Debbie Hagel, Executive Director
Estevan Area Literacy Group
If you have never written a resume before and do not know where to start, then the Estevan Area Literacy Group is a wonderful place to get you started at building a great resume for your future job!
"As a non-profit group, we recieve funding from many different sources. Although the Labour Market Services is a small source of our funding it all stems from the Government. I get to help many different people who have never written a resume before, or for people who's first language is not english." -Kathryn Roberton, Literacy Coordinator