Opportunities Knock

A government funded Job Search Services Program helping prepare unemployed, job ready Albertans with what employers want in today’s job market.

Opportunities Knock helps prepare unemployed, job ready Albertans with what employers want in today’s job market.

Our Job Search Services Program supports clients through group-based workshops, individualized coaching and on-going support to increase job search, acquisition and retention skills to enter the workforce as quickly as possible. Computer work stations, printers, scanners, fax machines and wi-fi access are provided to participants.

Our Workplace Training Program provides employer-delivered on-the-job training and work exposure opportunities to unemployed Albertans who are having difficulty entering the workforce due to limited or no work experience and /or lack of skills.

All registered clients of the programs are provided unlimited access to Manpower’s Training and Development Center which provides access to high-quality web-based courses learning in Business & Leadership, Desktop Skills, IT, and Environmental Safety & Health.

Clients are from diverse groups including, but not limited to, the following: low skill level that may be suitable for entry-level jobs, professional or highly skilled positions requiring degrees and other credentials, immigrants, youth, older workers and aboriginal people.

To be considered for this program, individuals must:
• have a realistic and attainable career goal
• have appropriate language skills for the occupation
• be motivated to succeed
• have minimal or low barriers to employment
• have stability in personal and family life
• be able to work in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident