Single Parent Employment Support Program

SESP is now available to single parents throughout the province
thanks to our virtual online program.

Single Parent Employment Support Program

SESP is a program specifically designed to assist single parents across the province who need help getting started on their return to the workforce. SESP has successfully enabled over 1900 single parents to obtain employment!

Participants take part in a 9-week virtual program to develop the skills required when re-entering the workforce. Upon completion of the program participants will receive a certificate as well as ongoing one-on-one support with an employment services officer.

SESP 9 Week Virtual Program

Who is Eligible?

Single parents in receipt of income support.


THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO:

  1. Empower single parents with tools and skills necessary to find and maintain employment.
  2. Build confidence and boost self-esteem.
  3. Develop effective communication skills.
  4. Provide ongoing career counselling.
  5. Develop professional resumes and cover letters.
  6. Prepare for job interviews.
  7. Teach you how to manage time and finances.
  8. Acquire techniques for nutrition on a budget.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

  • Info sessions on many subjects & services.
  • Priority access to other SPAN programs upon completion.
  • Update your wardrobe at Margaret’s Closet.
  • On going 1-on-1 support.
  • Participants will continue to receive their Income Support during the program with no interruption of benefits.
  • Transportation assistance.
  • Child care support (as needed).
  • Bi-weekly stipends which includes a training allowance.
  • Work related financial support.
SESP program teaching how to write a resume
SESP program participant studying virtually

Enroll Today!

Next class starting: April 17, 2023

To learn more about the SESP program, please call or email one of our Employment Services Officers. 

Aletha Palmer, Program Lead ESO

aplamer@spanl.ca

Abbey French – Rural ESO

afrench@spanl.ca 709-738-3401 Ext 2

Amy Tatchell – ESO 

atatchell@spanl.ca 709-738-3401 Ext 4

 

SESP 2022 Graduates

Congratulations to our 2022 single parents who have graduated from the Single Parent Employment Support Program!

SESP Highlights

Mental Health Awareness!

SESP 9 week program is underway and includes valuable information including effective resources regarding mental health!

We recognize the ever-increasing demands and pressures of single parenting. Trying to return to the workforce or improve your education, as well as the rising cost of food and living expenses can take a toll. Raising a family is difficult but can be even more challenging for single parents. All these elements can create stress and have negative effects on your mental health.

The program includes the importance of mental health and offers useful online resources that are effective and will help boost our single parents in a positive way. We are not trained mental health counsellors and strongly suggest you consult your doctor with any mental health concerns you may have. For more information regarding mental health information available to you call 752-3916 or 1-877-999-7589, call 811 or visit the website 811healthline.ca for additional information.