FORT PROGRAMM

Do you want to enter the job market in a successful and permanent way? The counselling process aims to develop a professional project that takes in consideration your interests, skills, experiences and your reality. Services are offered to people who are actively seeking employment or who are considering a return to work or studies.

Services* :

  • Second-language classes (french-english)
  • Educational and career guidance
  • Employment assistance
  • Job placement service for English-speaking and bilingual job seekers
  • Documentation center: Computer stations | Scan | Fax | Photocopier
  • Group workshops

Formation / Language classes

  • Hybrid format: Conversation group (online or in person) – 2 hours per week and access to the LRDG online learning program.
  • 3 sessions : Fall (12 weeks), winter (12 weeks) and spring (8 weeks)
  • Schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (monring, afternoon, or evening)
  • Who can register? Military member / reservists and their families, veterans and their families, civilians, DND employees (Departm

Orientation

  • Needs assessment and follow-up;
  • Individualized career
    counseling;
  • Assessment of interests and skills, self-awareness;
  • Psychometric testing;
  • Labour market information;
  • Information on education instituitions;
  • Financial aid information;
  • Exam proctoring for distance education.

Reinvinting

  • Individualized employment counseling;
  • Job search strategies;
  • Assistance with résumé and cover letter writing and translation;
  • Interview techniques;
  • Employer outreach and employment follow-up;
  • Referrals to external resources.

Team

  • Personalized, human-centered support throughout your job search;
  • Career opportunities tailored to English-speaking and bilingual clients;
  • Profiles assessment to highlight your strenghts ans skills;
  • Support in presenting your application to employers that match your profile;
  • Pratical advice to help you prepare for interviews and build confidence;
  • Temporare, permanent, or contract placement opportunities based on your goals;
  • A confidential, respectful approach focused on your professional journey;
  • Post-placement follow-up to support successful workplace.

FORT Whorkshops

Workshop: Achieving a Better Work-Life Balance
Juggling work, family responsibilities, and your role as a spouse is no easy task. Wearing so many hats can be a real challenge! A career counselor provides a space where you can meet with others in a group setting to discuss the challenges you face and share tips.
Workshop: Finally, it's my turn
Now that your spouse has left the military, you can finally say, “It’s my turn!” when it comes to your career. A career counselor will guide you through this process by exploring your interests and skills, while helping you figure out how to rediscover and redefine yourself.
Workshop: Preparing for the Job Fair

A workshop to help you prepare for the various job fairs in the region.

Workshop: Life After the Uniform

When you leave the military, you’re not just leaving a job—you’re also leaving behind a part of your military family. This workshop is designed to help you reflect on what you’ve just left behind, as well as what you have to look forward to.

Workshop: Life Plan

A workshop designed to support motivated veteran volunteers in developing a life plan aimed at personal growth. This project is also intended to be meaningful for anyone who would like to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the development and well-being of their community—whether through part-time or full-time employment, community involvement, or the launch of a project aligned with their areas of interest.

Career transitions and the grief they entail

A career counselor will provide you with practical tools to help you reflect on your career situation. Take a moment to think about your career situation, as well as the transitions and losses associated with it.

Workshop: Navigating a Career Transition During a Transfer
An opportunity for spouses who are relocating to another city, province, or country to prepare for their career transition. A career counselor will discuss various topics related to coping with job loss and the transition process.
Workshop: Transition to Employment in Quebec City

You’ve just been transferred to Quebec City and need help with your job search. This workshop will help you learn more about job search strategies specific to Quebec City. A career counselor will introduce you to easy-to-use tools to help you in your search.