PROGRAM PURPOSE & FOCUS

The Community Entrepreneurship & Leadership Program (CELP) – Cohort 1 is a 3‑month workforce‑readiness and leadership development program designed to help youth, newcomers, and emerging job‑seekers successfully enter, navigate, and grow within the Canadian labour market.

While CELP introduces entrepreneurship and leadership concepts, this cohort is primarily focused on resume building, employability skills, and labour‑market integration, ensuring participants leave the program with:

• A strong, Canadian‑ready resume
• A clear professional profile and career direction
• Practical job‑search and interview skills
• Confidence navigating local workplaces and communities

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

CELP – Cohort 1 serves:

• High school students (Grades 10 – 12)
• Newcomer youth and young adults
• Local youth aged 15 – 24
• Emerging job‑seekers and early‑stage entrepreneurs

Total cohort size: 20 – 30 participants

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• Duration: June – August (3 months)
• Format: In‑person sessions
• Frequency: 2 sessions per month
• Total sessions: 6
• Session length: 2 – 2.5 hours

Each session combines:

• Skills‑based instruction
• Hands‑on activities
• Group discussions
• Practical take‑home tools

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Produce a professional, tailored resume suitable for Canadian employers
• Build a clear personal brand and career narrative
• Gain confidence in interviews and workplace communication
• Understand Canadian workplace culture and expectations
• Develop basic entrepreneurial and leadership thinking
• Feel more connected and integrated into the Moncton community
• Expand their professional network
• Receive a certificate of completion that strengthens resumes and postsecondary applications

SESSION‑BY‑SESSION SUMMARY

SESSION 1: Mindset, Direction & Employability Foundations

SESSION 2: Resume Building & Personal Branding

SESSION 3: Job Readiness & Interview Skills

SESSION 4: Community Integration & Workplace Culture

SESSION 5: Networking & Relationship Building for Employment

SESSION 6: Showcase, Career Presentation & Graduation

PROGRAM IMPACT

CELP – Cohort 1 strengthens:

• Youth and newcomer employability
• Workforce readiness
• Community integration
• Leadership confidence

The program empowers participants to see themselves as capable contributors to the local economy, whether through employment, entrepreneurship, or community leadership.