For twelve years, Ray Dubé was a Ware- houseman for a national grocer in Toronto. When his company merged with another, people were put out of work. Ray was one of them. He looked to his Canada Employment Centre for help. Ray's job search counsellor, Addie Sikich, put Ray through a series of interviews and aptitude tests to help Ray figure out exactly what he wanted to do. Then she got Ray into an intensive job training program. Today, Ray is a computer programmer at Dataprep Canada. As he puts it, “l was down Addie Sikich, Counsetior, helped " Ray through the program ftom = but not out! start 10 finish It's always tough when people lose their jobs, but aca Helo there’s a place to go for help. oe = Ray Dube At Canada Empioyment Centres, we have the skilled people, the programs, and the will to help people tike Ray Dube. Our programs are working! @ We have a group of in-depth programs called the Canadian Jobs Strategy. It helps people who have lost their jobs, and people whose jobs are threatened by change. It also helps women, young people and others who have difficulty finding work. © We help businesses hire, train new workers, and upgrade the skills of current workers, From entry level to managerial positions. @ Last year, in more than 650 locations, we helped more than 5 million Canadians. e More than 400,000 Canadians participated in our employ- Ment and training programs. ® Three months later, 88% of these people say they benefitted. if you need help, contact your Canada Employment Centre. We'll do whatever we can to help. Bee Employment and Emploi et Immigration Canada = immigration Canada Rene neers a9 Vriday, Marcle 25, 1948 North Shore News