Community Organizations
Resources that specialize in job-readiness and job-search assistance
Community organizations that specialize in employment can help you re-enter society and the workforce. To find the help you need, see the Répertoire des organismes spécialisés en employabilité 
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Supported by funding from Emploi-Québec, these organizations focus on specialized fields, supplementing the services offered by local employment centres (CLEs). They form a Québec-wide network.
Categorization of organizations
Community organizations are grouped according to the type of services offered or the client groups served.
Association des Centres de recherche d'emploi du Québec (ACREQ)
Job search centres provide intensive services to help you find work, including technical support, job search strategies and the coaching you need to land the best job possible, as quickly as possible.
Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec (CEIQ)
Job integration companies offer employees in training a 26-week program that allows them to acquire skills and hands-on knowledge while receiving all the support and coaching they need to succeed.
Regroupement québécois des organismes en développement de l'employabilité (RQuODE)
RQuODE member organizations assist people who are having trouble joining the labour market. Located in every region of Québec, they offer services tailored to the needs of their clientele.
Canadian Practice Firms Network (CPFN) (RCEE in French)
Participants in a practice firm learn job-search techniques, experience what international trade is all about and can acquire or expand their computer knowledge. They can also improve their French and attend English workshops.
Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec (RCJEQ)
Youth employment forums are community organizations located throughout Québec. They support and guide young adults between the ages of 16 and 35 in looking for work, going back to school or starting a small business.
Réseau des services spécialisés de main-d'œuvre (RSSMO)
The primary mission of RSSMO member organizations is to develop the employability of participants to facilitate their social and vocational integration and enable them to become more financially self-sufficient.
Regroupement des organismes spécialisés pour l'emploi des personnes handicapées (ROSEPH)
The primary mission of the ROSEPH is to promote employment integration, reintegration and job maintenance of persons with disabilities.
Organizations that specialize in female labour force development
A number of organizations throughout Québec help women take their place in the labour market. They have acquired vast expertise in helping women enter male-dominated trades.
