Experience Counts – Targeted Initiative for Mature Workers

Innovative job search strategies, computer skills training, and personal development – that can help you achieve meaningful and rewarding employment.
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Program Overview

Experience Counts is an MCG program that provides mature workers with the opportunity to update their current skills in a supportive environment, attain and maintain their employment goals through informed decision making, and build their confidence.

 

This program offers each participant:

  • An in-depth assessment where the participant’s needs are identified
  • Up to 6 weeks of in-class professional and personal development
  • Ongoing, individualized support until either employment or further education has been obtained

The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support services and programs. 

Eligibility Requirements:

You may be eligible to enroll if you are:

  • Currently unemployed
  • Currently having difficulty securing employment
  • Ages 45 – 68

Program Highlights:

  • Assists mature Albertan workers to further develop their professional skills and obtain employment
  • Offered at no cost
  • Funded by the Province of Alberta in partnership with the Government of Canada.

Length:

  • Up to 6 weeks in class support and instruction
  • An additional 6 weeks of 1:1 job search support and mentorship

Intake

  • Continuous

Examples of Industries/Employers Participants Have Found Employment

  • Agriculture
  • Financial
  • Food Services/Hospitality
  • Health Care
  • Labour
  • Retail
  • Transportation

Examples of Positions Participants Have Secured

  • Cattle Processing Technician
  • Bookkeeper
  • Shipper/Receiver
  • Health Care Aide
  • Construction Labourer
  • Server
  • Store Supervisor
  • Sales Associate
  • Class 1 Driver

Is this program the right option for me?

If you are currently unemployed, are 45 – 68 years of age, and are having difficulty finding employment opportunities, then the Experience Counts may be the right choice for you.

Contact Information

P 403-601-2660 
Email: highriver@mcgcareers.com
Address: 2nd Floor #6 – 28 12 Avenue SE, High River AB, T1V 1T2

Learn More

Interested in learning more about our Experience Counts Program? Fill out your information on the form below, and one of our career counselors will contact you within 24 business hours.

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Testimonial

“The Experience Counts program at MCG Careers is phenomenal. I learned so much about the new ways of job searching, but more importantly, I learned more about myself – specifically my transferrable skills, my personality style and even Word tips. I have recommended this program to others and will continue to do so. If I ever find myself needing job search assistance, my first call will be to MCG. I can’t thank you enough.”                                                                                     

Rachel M.

Previous Experience Counts Client