The Fredericton YMCA offers a diverse range of employment readiness programs. Our knowledgeable staff help clients meet their employment needs, whether it’s a work experience for a person between the ages of 15 and 30, life skills workshops on self esteem, or working with job-ready clients who simply need help preparing a resume. We are able to offer information to clients regarding career exploration, networking opportunities and contacts with local colleges and universities. The skill enhancing programs offered by the Fredericton Y are free of charge.

Our programs are funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick through the Canada New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement.

Employment Central

Employment Central is a self-serve, drop-in centre with computer access and job search resources for unemployed or underemployed people who are actively seeking employment. We also offer job search workshops on resume-writing, interviewing, and how to access the hidden job market - all free of charge!

Join the over 3500 successful clients who have found full-time and part-time employment through our services!

Employment Central is located at 300 St. Mary's Street (3rd floor), on the northside of Fredericton. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 to 4:30.

For more information call: (506) 444-3081.

Employment Center [Boiestown]

Modeled after the services offered at Employment Central, the Employment Center offers a drop in service for job search assistance. Located in Boiestown, NB at the Upper Mirimachi Regional High School, this Centre provides computer access, printing, faxing and photocopying to residents in the Boiestown/Doaktown region and surrounding areas. Also, an experienced Employment Specialist is on hand to facilitate the job search process and offer support to clients. New to the program this year, the Employment Specialist will travel to Doaktown on a weekly basis to offer services to local residents. This program is also free of charge!

For information, contact Silke Brabander at 444-3081.

Work Services Coach

The Work Services Coach program offers individualized service to participants to help them look for, obtain and maintain employment. Coaching and assistance is provided in dealing with job search strategies, workplace issues, and on the job concerns. As well, participants in the Work Services Coach program are given the time and opportunity to take part in workshops during their job search which cover topics such as goal setting, problem solving, time management, dealing with difficult people and a variety of other topics that address pre-employment needs and concerns. Participants are encouraged to become actively involved in their job search and once they have found and secured employment, resources are made available to help make the process of adjusting to a new job a positive experience.

[Note: Participants must be either a client of the Department of Social Development or PETL.]

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Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program

The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program (FPSYIP) was designed to help Canadian youth break the cycle of “no job, no experience, no experience, no job”. Often Canadian youth are unemployed not because of their lack of motivation, ambition or energy but for lack of experience.

The FPSYIP is sponsored by Service Canada and delivered by the YMCA’s of Canada. It helps unemployed or underemployed young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 acquire the experience and skills they need to enter the work world.

The FPSYIP places youth in internships with Federal Government agencies, lasting for six to ten months. Interns are matched with mentors from the federal government who donate their time and effort. The mentors provide interns a structured learning experience through which they acquire the skills and confidence they needed to gain employment in the future.

The program is offered to all youth regardless of their level of education.


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