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Single Parents: Finding Work that Meets Your Needs - alis
If you’re a single parent looking for work, your needs are different than other job seekers’. You may need to find a job that allows you to balance your life between work and home.
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Identify your needs and get support

Prepare for the changes that will come when you are employed. Will you require help with child care, housing or budgeting to make it work? Start by finding the resources and supports that will help you make your employment a reality.

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Plan Your Career

Youth: If You’re Pregnant or Parenting

Are you a youth and expecting or parenting a child? Keep your career goals on track with supports, funding and school programs to help you and your child.
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Plan Your Career

Youth: How to Find a Place to Live

Will you soon turn 18 and be on your own? You'll need a place to live. Or maybe you’re already on your own. Either way, now is the time to figure out your options.
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Stretch Your Dollars: Budgeting Basics

Budgeting is easy with these helpful tips for cutting expenses and boosting income. Produced by Money Mentors, this information-packed guide will show you how to save for yourself using spending plans and worksheets.
Tools and Resources

Alberta Income Support

Find out about child and adult health benefits, Alberta Child Benefit, child care subsidy, income support, and other financial assistance.
Brush up on your work search tools and skills

Before you start looking for work, it's important to have a plan. Create or update your career plan, resumé and cover letter, then refresh your work search skills and learn how to use online tools to further your career.

Adult Back to School Planner

Build a better future by going back to school. Check out these tips on how to cope with change, plan for school, take care of your kids, budget your money, get your homework done and maintain some life balance.
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Look for Work

Cover Letters Open the Door to an Interview

Writing a clear, strong cover letter will catch the employer’s attention and increase your chances for an interview.
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