Contact the Employment and Education Assistance Coordinator
Jerri McCallum at (506) 422-2000 ext. 2784
The goal of the Employment and Education Assistance Program is to empower military spouses and youth to learn, assess, explore and prepare to participate in the workforce or in pursuit of their educational and career goals.
If you need assistance or would like to access any of the above-listed services, please feel free to contact Jerri at (506) 422-2000 ext 4004 or by e-mailing her at jerri.mccallum@forces.gc.ca. Jerri is available daily for one-on-one appointments and (NEW!) every second Thursday evening if you are not able to make it in during the daytime. Please contact her directly to schedule a meeting time.
The Gagetown Military Family Resource Centre can provide you with:
- Job search strategies and support
- Resume development & updating
- Resume translation (into English)
- Customized cover letter help
- Interview practice
- Networking information, contacts & support
- Self-employment information & referral
- Return-to-work support for those who want to re-enter the labour market
- Education and training information
- Up-to-date job board postings & newsletter
- Various employment related workshops
- Computer access and printing/fax services
Additional Services
Career planning using Career Cruising© Interest and Skills Testing: Thinking about continuing your education and/or transitioning into a new career? Call us for information on accessing Career Cruising©, which is an interactive career resource that will help you find the right career, explore different career options, or plan future education and training.
Exam invigilation: Exam monitoring and room arrangements are available for distance learners.
Entrepreneur promotion: All self-employed military spouses are offered opportunities to participate in business fairs, advertise at our centre, and more!
What's New?
Employment opportunities with the GMFRC
Second Language Services Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Upcoming Workshops/Training
None at the moment.
JOB SEARCH LINKS
General Job Search links
Human resources and Skills Development Canada (Job Bank) (www.jobbank.gc.ca)
New Brunswick jobs (www.careerbeacon.com)
Wow Jobs (http://wowjobs.ca/)
Kijiji Fredericton (http://fredericton.kijiji.ca/f--W0QQCatIdZ0)
Municipal Job Search links
Jobs with the City of Fredericton (http://www.city.fredericton.nb.ca/ee2.asp?46)
Jobs with the Town of Oromocto (http://www.oromocto.ca/)
School Districts and Universities
School District 17 (http://www.district17.nbed.nb.ca/)
School District 18 (http://www.district18.nbed.nb.ca/)
School District 01 (http://www.district1.nbed.nb.ca/)
University of New Brunswick (www.unb.ca/employment.html)
St. Thomas University (www.stthomasu.ca)
Health, Dental and related jobs
Regional Health Authorities (http://www.gnb.ca/0051/rha/intro-e.asp)
NB Dental Association (http://www.nbdental.com/)
River Valley Health (http://www.rivervalleyhealth.nb.ca/en/career/listings/all.aspx)
Provincial jobs and Crown Corporations
Jobs with the Province of New Brunswick (http://www.gnb.ca/0163/employ-e.asp)
NB Power Corporation (http://www.nbpower.com/html/en/careers/jobs.html)
NB Liquor Corporation (http://nbliquor.com/)
NB Investment Management Corporation (http://www.nbimc.com/)
WorkSafe NB (http://www.whscc.nb.ca/index.asp)
Service New Brunswick (http://www.snb.ca/e/4000/4300e.asp)
Positions with the Federal Government / positions on Base Gagetown
Federal Public Service (www.jobs.gc.ca)
Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (www.cfpsa.ca)
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
Completing your General Education Diploma (GED)
NB Community College, (http://www.nbcc.ca/campuses/fredericton/continuinged/)
GED Testing Schedule (http://www.gnb.ca/0381/021-e.asp)
GED Information Brochure (http://www.gnb.ca/0381/downloads/GED-info-bulletin.pdf)
GED Information Booklet (http://www.gnb.ca/0381/downloads/GEDBookletupdate.pdf)
GED Preparation Online (http://www.cnbb.nb.ca/en/resources.htm)
Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification (http://www.gnb.ca/0381/index-e.asp)
Colleges in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC – English): www.nbcc.nb.ca
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB - French): http://collegecommunautaire.ccnb.nb.ca/
Community Adult Learning Network (http://www.cnbb.nb.ca/)
Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification (http://www.gnb.ca/0105/index-e.asp)
Universities in Fredericton
Campus-based
St. Thomas University: www.stthomasu.ca
University of New Brunswick: www.unb.ca
Online
Landsbridge University: http://www.lansbridge.edu/
Meritus University: http://www.meritusu.ca/
Yorkville University: www.yorkvilleu.ca
University of Fredericton: http://www.universityfredericton.ca/
Private Occupational Training Organizations in Fredericton
Atlantic Business College: www.abc.nb.ca
Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage Inc.: www.actmonline.com
Atlantic Hairstyling Academy Ltd.: http://www.atlantichairstyling.com/home.php
Atlantic School of Reflexology: Tel.: (506-206-1718) Email: Soleworksreflexology@rogers.com
Center for Arts & Technology Atlantic Canada Inc.: www.digitalartschool.com
CompuCollege Fredericton: http://www.compucollege.ca/Overview_Fredricton.asp
Majestany Institute Ltd. (Programs in hairstyling, aesthetics, etc.): www.majestany.ca
New Brunswick Safety Council Inc. (motorcycle, ATV training, etc.): www.nbsafety.com
Union of New Brunswick Indians Training Institute (UNBI) (www.unbi.org)
FUNDING LINKS (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)
DND Dependent Education Management (DEM), (for Canadian Military dependent children): http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dem-epcg/index-eng.asp
Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund (SISIP): http://www.sisip.com/en/Cfpaf_e/programs_e.aspScholarships Canada: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/index.asp
Canada Student Loans: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/canada_student_loan/index.shtml
New Brunswick Student Loans: https://www.studentaid.gnb.ca/
In addition, contact EACH institution you are applying to directly for funding information: List of colleges/universities in Canada http://www.aucc.ca/index_e.html