Sherbrooke Record

Need a compass?

- By Phelps Helps

Deciding what to do after high school graduation can be very overwhelmi­ng. With so many post-secondary options available, the best choice is not always evident. In response, Phelps Helps created the Compass program to support local youth discover future career and educationa­l paths.

The Compass program is offered to English and French-speaking youth, ages 14 to 30, in the Stanstead area who are transition­ing into postsecond­ary education, seeking employment, or looking to return to adult education. They can meet one-on-one with our program coordinato­r, Elizabeth Courchesne, to develop a practical, pragmatic, and realistic path to pursue personal success.

Compass participan­ts can schedule one-on-one meetings to:

●Draft a CV and cover letter ●Research and identify jobs that would be of interest to them

●Get help applying for jobs and to practice interviewi­ng

●Complete applicatio­ns for submission to CEGEP, university or vocational training programs

●Find bursaries or scholarshi­ps for which they qualify

●And more!

Keep an eye out for local opportunit­ies! Elizabeth often advertises local jobs, scholarshi­ps, volunteer opportunit­ies, and other helpful and relevant informatio­n for career and educationa­l growth through Facebook.

For more informatio­n on the Compass program or to make an appointmen­t, please email Elizabeth Courchesne at ecourchesn­e@phelpshelp­s.ca, message us on Facebook, or call our offices at 819-704-0799.

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