About DECSA
Distinctive Employment Counselling Services of Alberta (DECSA) develops and provides services to assist individuals with employment barriers achieve paid and meaningful employment and assists employers find engaged and capable employees. As a community based, non-profit organization with decades of experience (since 1977), DECSA's programs and services include:
- employment preparation,
- career counselling,
- placement services to people unable to find employment through traditional means,
- individualized one-on-one and group services for people experiencing a wide range of barriers to employment.
Vision
DECSA envisions a society where all people are valued, respected and have the opportunity to work to their full potential!
Mission
DECSA works collaboratively to overcome barriers to employment in a changing world!
Mandate
Our overarching goal is to bring positive change to our community by helping people with barriers. Everything we do is fuelled by the belief that, through acceptance and empowerment, all individuals can reach their full potential.
Focus
Our Focus is to continue...
- Creating initiatives and building partnerships with community groups to share social responsibility for our clients.
- Collaborating with employers and industries to open up employment opportunities for our clients.
- Providing education to employers and staff on dealing with specific issues and ongoing support for job retention for our clients.
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