Employment Assistance Services
Provided by: John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island - AKA: JHS; JHSPEI; John Howard; John Howard Society
Service Description
Helps individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system (or who are at risk) prepare for employment. The skills and needs of the individual are assessed and a Return to Work Action Plan is created.
Includes:
Includes:
- Human relationship skills
- Self-management
- Planning and goal-setting
- Employment and job search skills
- Building resumes and cover letters
Information
Eligibility:
Must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the following criteria:
-Have prior involvement with the Criminal Justice System
-Have current involvement with the Criminal Justice System
-Are at risk of becoming involved in the Criminal Justice System (Example: mental health challenges, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)
-Have prior involvement with the Criminal Justice System
-Have current involvement with the Criminal Justice System
-Are at risk of becoming involved in the Criminal Justice System (Example: mental health challenges, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Drop in, call, text or email for self-referral * Referral from probation officer or social worker if applicable
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
Mon:8am - 12pm
Tue:8am - 12pm
Wed:8am - 12pm
Thu:8am - 12pm
Fri:8am - 12pm
Tue:8am - 12pm
Wed:8am - 12pm
Thu:8am - 12pm
Fri:8am - 12pm
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Program Inquiries
902-566-5425 ext 114 - Program Inquiries
902-626-6743
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Fair Mall, 475 Granville Street, Summerside, PE C1N 4K6
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- General Inquiries
902-566 5425 ext 104
- 155 Queen Street, Suite 202, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M8
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Not wheelchair accessible * Staff can meet clients at an accessible location if requested.We aim to have wheelchair accessibility from January 2026.Our Summerside location is wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:8:30am - 4:30pm
- General Inquiries
902-566-5425


