Working Together - Neil Squire

Helping People with Disabilities Prepare for, Obtain and Maintain Employment

The Working Together with Employers and Enhancing Employment program (Working Together) is a unique, comprehensive and participant centered program designed to develop the skills required to help individuals achieve their employment goals.

The Program Offers:

• Individualized program plans or group-based learning environment
• Career & Personal Development, Wellness for Work & Job Search Support customized to meet your individual needs
• Wage subsidy may be available if needed
• Continuous support from career professionals
• Ergonomic and/or Assistive Technology assessments and solutions

Participant Eligibility:

• Have a self-declared disability
• Require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Not currently receiving EI

For more information contact Eden Miller, Case Manager, at 604 354 9727   by email at edenm@neilsquire.ca.

CanAssist's TeenWork & AccessWork

TeenWork

TeenWork is an innovative youth employment program for youth 15-19 who identify as having a disability.

There are two streams: group-based and one-on-one. Both streams offer self-awareness and skills-building workshops and activities, and, once a position is found, provide one-on-one, on-site job coaching at workplaces.

For more information, email teenworkatcanassist@uvic.ca or visit their website here: https://www.canassist.ca/EN/main/teenwork/overview.html

AccessWork

AccessWork supports adults (19+) who self-identify as having a disability in finding part-time and full-time work in Victoria.

Get paid to attend workshops, free certifications and training, job coach support, and more.

This customized curriculum moves at your pace and honours your learning needs.

For more information, email accesswork@uvic.ca or visit their website here: https://www.canassist.ca/EN/main/access-work.html