Employment and Volunteering
One of the key aspects of the University experience is working towards a career. Because of this, Axcess Acadia supports our students in working towards their employment and career goals. Students who wish to work or volunteer during the school year will be offered employment support to apply for jobs and volunteer opportunities. Students who do not want to work during the school year are not required to.
As employment readiness is a significant aspect of Axcess Acadia, we work with students to find relevant employment, which will count towards their certificate credits. During and towards the end of the student’s time with Axcess Acadia, we also work with them to help them determine their goals for the transition from university into their next steps, be it employment, further education, etc.
Fun Fact!: 70%-80% of students who have graduated from Inclusive Post Secondary initiatives in Alberta found part-time or full-time employment after graduating.
Examples of employment and volunteering supports include:
- Connecting with community organizations
- Resume and cover letter support
- Job search skill building
- Employment workshops
- School to employment transition support
Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience and build community. There are many different volunteering opportunities at Acadia and Wolfville, some of which include: