Programs Directory.

Halifax Regional Municipality — Parks & Recreation

Structured job-skills training with one-on-one resume support, WHMIS certification, and a training allowance for up to 24 weeks (32.5 hrs/wk).

Black Business Initiative

Launch your business idea with mentorship, funding & community for African Nova Scotian and Black newcomer youth.

Halifax Regional Municipality

Free 12-week leadership program for HRM youth: civic engagement, public speaking, project planning.

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Free drop-in programs, mentorship & leadership at YMCA Halifax and Dartmouth.

Government of Canada

Federal summer wage subsidy — apply through participating Halifax employers via Job Bank Youth.

Phoenix Youth

Wraparound supports: housing, mental health, education & employment for Halifax youth in need.

Job Junction

Free employment & career resource centre — workshops, job listings, and weekly Friday job-postings emails.

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Free employment services tailored for newcomers and general job seekers. Resume workshops, job fairs, hidden-job-market access.

Team Work Co-operative

Community-focused employment support at 7051 Bayers Road, Suite 501, Halifax. Call 902-422-8900.

YWCA Halifax

YWCA program supporting youth in transition — including employment readiness and life-stability supports.

YWCA Halifax

Paid 2-phase employment readiness: confidence-building workshops + a 10-week paid work placement (30 hrs/wk).

Province of Nova Scotia

Province-wide one-stop employment service — free resume reviews, job boards, interview coaching & career planning.

Government of Canada

Federal wage-subsidy that reimburses employers up to 70% / $7,000 for hiring post-secondary students.

Halifax Public Libraries

Free job fairs, resume clinics, and interview-prep workshops at branch libraries — walk-in friendly.

Province of Nova Scotia

Provincial wage subsidy — student summer placements at NS non-profits.