News & Events

‼️The Resume Clinic & Program Application Assistance Session has been POSTPONED until Thursday, April 17th, from 2-4pm‼️

📣SLDA is bringing their services to you!
▶️SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office will be hosting their second 'Resume Clinic', where individuals can drop by to receive assistance with updating or creating a resume!
▶️They will be partnering with our Seniors Services Office, as they will... Read more.

📣SLDA is bringing their services to you!

Join us for a Resume Clinic & Program Application Assistance Session 📝🌐

▶️SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office will be hosting their second 'Resume Clinic', where individuals can drop by to receive assistance with updating or creating a resume!

▶️They will be partnering with our Seniors Services Office, as they will be providing assistance with applications for various federal or provincial programs, including applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan!

ℹ️Join us for this session on Tuesday, April 15th, from 2:00-4:00pm at the Town Hall in West St Modeste!
Stay tuned for more upcoming dates......

For more information, please contact SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office at:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com or 📞709-931-2055

Resume Clinic 📄💻

▶️Our first 'Resume Clinic' will located at our office, at the E.M. Taylor Resource Centre, on Friday April 11th, from 1-4pm!

Stop by during the designated hours to receive help with crafting or updating your resume. You can also leave your resume to be included in our database!

ℹ️SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office will be hosting a series of 'Resume Clinics' at various locations in the Labrador Straits. Stay tuned for more upcoming dates....

For more information, please contact SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office at:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com or 📞709-931-2055

📣SLDA's Labrador Straits Volunteer Age-Friendly Communities Committee is thrilled to announce a photo challenge for this month!📸

🏆To be eligible for a prize, you must capture a photo of yourself engaging in the activities listed below, completing at least 15 out of 20 blocks.

📸You're welcome to share your photos on Facebook with the hashtag: #SLDAAprilChallenge. If you'd rather send them directly to us, feel free to share all your photos through our SLDA Facebook Messenger chat.

At the end of this month, if you have sent us photos of yourself completing at least 15 activities in the blocks, you will be entered in for a prize ($50 Gift Card from one of SLDA's Business Members).

This contest is open to everyone, and we look forward to seeing the photos!! 🙂

📣Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn session to explore the fascinating world of AI!💻 The event will take place on Monday, March 24th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at the Labrador Straits MUN Community Hub (E.M. Taylor Resource Centre Boardroom).

▶️Discover how to effectively incorporate AI into both your personal and professional life. A delicious lunch will be provided, and we will also showcase practical applications of AI following the session.

This event is presented by SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office in collaboration with the SLDA - MUN Community Hub Labrador Straits.

To register for this session, please contact SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office at:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com or 📞709-931-2055

📣 SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is excited to announce a partnership with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, to present the 'Service Best' Training Workshop in the Labrador Straits! *SEATING IS LIMITED!!👥

ℹ️ "Service Best NL is a full-day workshop that teaches employees and businesses how to create memorable customer experiences, identify and respond to customer needs, and turn dissatisfied customers into loyal fans."... Read more.

SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is building a Client Database!

‼️JOB SEEKERS - Join our database, by sending us your resume!

ℹ️ Our database will help you enhance your resume, keep you informed about local job opportunities, and align your skills with current job openings. We will also alert local businesses about candidates who may fit their job vacancies.

⭐️ With the Tourism Season quickly approaching and seasonal... Read more.

It was recently announced that the Southern Labrador Development Association (SLDA) was a winner of Atlantic Edge Credit Union's Community Grant Program!

The Southern Labrador Development Association - SLDA is hoping to make an impact in the area, with our proposed Regional Community Support Services Network. The mission is to establish a sustainable infrastructure that promotes the well-being of the region through comprehensive services, fostering collaborations, and enhancing... Read more.

CBC News with Mayor Dean Flynn and Dorman Fowler

The Forteau clinic has shifted to virtual care, wit no on-site doctor available. Will this be enough? Rhivu Rashid with CBC Labrador Morning speaks with Forteau Mayor Dean Flynn and Dorman Fowler about what this means for healthcare in the region.

Link to news clip:
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-31-labrador-morning/clip/16130224-is-virtual-care-enough

Great job Mayor Flynn and Mr. Fowler sharing about the current health care services at the Forteau clinic.

📣SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is planning to partner with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to offer Career & Skills Development Training Workshops in the Labrador Straits!

We are planning to offer various workshops, depending on the amount of interest in the area. Please stay tuned for more information, as we will be sharing additional details, including dates, times, pricing, and more, in the near future.

ℹ️For more information on each training workshop, please visit the following link: https://hnl.ca/training/

Please contact us, if you are are interested in any of these training workshops (either for yourself, or for your employees):
📧connect.slda@outlook.com 📞709-931-2055
*Please note that seating is limited*