WERC - PREP Employment Readiness Program

Your Path to Skills, Confidence and Employment

The PREP Employment Readiness Program provides free employment services, one-on-one support, job readiness workshops and employment-focused skills training to help job seekers prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment.

Qualified Participants work with the PREP Employment Team to identify their employment goals, develop an individual employment plan, build job-search skills, complete relevant training and connect with employment opportunities.

Our goal is simple: help you build the skills, confidence and experience you need to move toward employment.

Who Can Participate?

The PREP Employment Readiness Program is available to individuals who meet the program eligibility requirements, including:

• 18 years of age or older

• A resident of Winnipeg

• Eligible to work in Canada

• Unemployed, underemployed or low income

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

• Seeking a Job Immediately

Eligibility and participation are confirmed during the initial appointment and assessment.

Free Employment Services

PREP participants can receive individualized employment support, including:

• Resume development and updates

• Cover letter development

• Skills Certificates

• Job search assistance

• Interview preparation

• Job application support

• Employment planning and goal setting

• Job readiness workshops

• Access to computers and internet for job search and applications

• Access to photocopying, printing and fax services

• Information about employment opportunities and relevant training

Services are tailored to each participant's employment goals, skills and needs.

Book an Appointment, One-on-one appointments are available:

Mondays and Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Contact the Employment Team to schedule an individual appointment and learn more about the PREP Employment Readiness Program.

Register for Current Training Courses

View and register for our current employment training opportunities:

https://tinyurl.com/2mjavjm9

Training spaces are limited and eligibility requirements may apply.

Skills Certificate Training

As part of PREP Employment Training, eligible participants may have access to employment-related skills certificate training.

Important: Skills certificate training is not a stand-alone service. Participants who are approved for certificate training must be registered in the PREP Employment Readiness Program, complete the required program activities and actively participate in their agreed employment plan, job-search activities and Placements.

Safe Food Handler Certificate

Delivered online through Safe Check Manitoba

The Safe Check Food Handler certification provides training in safe food handling, food safety practices, hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, food storage and temperature control. The certification can support employment opportunities in restaurants, food service, grocery stores, bakeries, food preparation and other workplaces where food safety knowledge is required. Safe Check identifies its Advanced Canadian Food Safety certification as approved for use in All Provinces in Canada and valid for five years.

First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate

Delivered by the Canadian Red Cross Manitoba through a live instructor

First Aid and CPR Level C training provides participants with practical skills to respond to emergencies, including CPR, AED use and choking emergencies involving adults, children and babies. The training can strengthen employment readiness for positions where first aid and CPR certification is required or preferred. Red Cross CPR Level C certification is issued after successful completion of the required skills and knowledge assessment and valid for three years.

New Operator Forklift Operator Training

Delivered by Safety Services Manitoba – 2 full days

Forklift operator training prepares participants to understand safe forklift operation, workplace hazards, inspections, stability and safe operating practices. The training can help participants pursue employment opportunities in warehouses, distribution, logistics, manufacturing and other workplaces where forklift operation is part of the job.

The PREP Employment Success Journey

PREP is designed as a step-by-step employment journey. Participants receive support from their initial information session through job search, placement and follow-up.

1. Information Session

Learn about the PREP program, available services, expectations and employment supports.

Employability Assessment: Complete an initial employability assessment to help identify your strengths, skills, employment needs, barriers and areas for development.

2. Program Registration

Complete the PREP registration process and provide the required documentation.

3. Info Session and Employability Assessment

We evaluate whether you qualify for training or need additional supports.

4. Job Readiness Workshops

Participate in job readiness sessions designed to strengthen your employment skills, including resume writing, job searching, applications, interviews and workplace expectations.

5. Skills Training

Where appropriate and approved, complete employment-related certificate training such as Safe Food Handler, First Aid & CPR Level C or Forklift Operator training.

6. Employment Assessment & Plan Review

Review your progress, update your employment plan and identify the next steps needed to move closer to employment.

7. Job Search Support

Receive ongoing support with job searches, job applications, resume updates, interview preparation and connecting with suitable employment opportunities.

8. Job Search & Placement

Apply for suitable positions and work with your Employment Advisor to pursue job opportunities and employment placements.

9. Follow-Up & Ongoing Support

After job search and placement activities, the Employment Team follows up with participants to monitor progress, provide support and help address employment-related challenges.

10. Employment Success

Achieve your employment goal and transition into meaningful employment while building the confidence and skills needed to maintain employment.

We Are With You Every Step of the Way

Your commitment + Our support = Your success

PREP is more than training. It is a complete employment-readiness journey designed to help you prepare for work, connect with opportunities and take the next step toward meaningful employment.