Stella's Circle
@stellascircle
Stella’s Circle is a community organization in St. John’s, Newfoundland that provides wrap-around
support rooted in social justice and inclusion. Our mission is to champion growth and
transformation through housing, mental health, and employment services. Our vision is “a home, a
purpose, a community, and social justice for all.”
Stella’s Circle serves adults who face barriers to fully participating in their community, such as
mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness, low literacy, unemployment, and criminal justice
involvement. Our core values include respect, wisdom, connectedness, innovation, and courage.
Stella’s Circle provides low-barrier employment and education services that are accessible and
welcoming to newcomers regardless of immigration status or English level.
At Employment Services, our key programs and services include:
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Classes
support rooted in social justice and inclusion. Our mission is to champion growth and
transformation through housing, mental health, and employment services. Our vision is “a home, a
purpose, a community, and social justice for all.”
Stella’s Circle serves adults who face barriers to fully participating in their community, such as
mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness, low literacy, unemployment, and criminal justice
involvement. Our core values include respect, wisdom, connectedness, innovation, and courage.
Stella’s Circle provides low-barrier employment and education services that are accessible and
welcoming to newcomers regardless of immigration status or English level.
At Employment Services, our key programs and services include:
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Classes
- Open to all newcomers, regardless of language or immigration status
- Flexible schedule and learning plans tailored to participant needs
- Supports learners at any education level to improve English skills
- No fees, no formal testing, and trauma-informed instruction
- Supports adults at a grade 1–6 curriculum level who do not currently have a high school diploma (CLB Level 5 required)
- Ideal for newcomers with limited schooling or who need to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy
- Prepares participants to progress to ABE Level 2/3 with the goal of obtaining a high school diploma
- Individual employment counselling and support
- Guidance on navigating systems such as EI, Income Support, Service Canada, CRA, and IRCC
- Pre-employment group workshops and job-readiness training
- Resume and interview preparation
- Customized job search support for newcomers who may be unfamiliar with the Canadian labour market
- Hands-on Canadian work experience in supportive settings
- Helps newcomers build confidence, workplace skills, and local references
- Opportunities to gain work experience while receiving ongoing guidance and support
- Designed to help newcomers move toward sustainable employment
- Referrals for housing, mental health services, and community connections
- Provides extra support for newcomers facing complex barriers or limited local resources
Contact information
Stella's Circle
https://stellascircle.ca/what-we-do/employment/
Company Website
Locations
Stella's Circle Employment Services
Main
144 Cabot Street
St John's, NL A1C1Z8
Canada