We know many people living in social housing across Edmonton would like some help finding a job or improving their employment situation. We’re here to lend a hand.
Prospect’s Employment Plus program supports people in Edmonton’s social housing (or those on a waitlist) by helping participants build stability, confidence, and skills as they work toward employment, education, or other next steps.
Why Employment Plus?
Employment Plus offers more than employment support. Participants may have access to practical financial benefits that can make moving toward work feel safer and more achievable.
Benefits may include:
Finding employment that fits your goals and circumstances
Earning income without increasing your rent for one year
Financial incentives for reaching program milestones
Growing your savings through a matched savings program
Building confidence, skills, and greater financial stability
Our team can explain available supports and incentives during your first conversation.
About the program
Flexible, practical guidance and individualized support shaped around each participant’s needs, goals, current circumstances and unique life experience
Participants may be unemployed, underemployed, or facing barriers that make their job search challenging, such as health concerns, disability, caregiving responsibilities, limited work experience, or financial stress
Offered in locations that work best for our participants, including community spaces, social housing buildings and participant’s residence
People can self-refer, or be referred by a service provider
What support looks like
Support is flexible and based on a participant’s individual needs. This can include:
Help setting goals and creating a plan
Support accessing community resources
Access to training opportunities and certifications
Participate in work experiences
Financial incentives while you learn workplace skills
Support preparing for work, finding a job, and keeping it.
Matched savings incentive program
Connect with Prospect
To learn more about Employment Plus or how to get started, you can contact Prospect directly, talk with your housing provider or ask your favorite community organization.
For Partners and Service Providers
Prospect works closely with community housing providers, nonprofit agencies, and government partners. If you support individuals in social housing and would like to learn more about Employment Plus , please reach out and a member of our team will follow up to discuss next steps: EmployPlus@prospectnow.ca