Value
Selected participants will receive a living allowance of $15/hr for the 25 hrs/wk while attending the 8 weeks of skills training, and employers receive a wage subsidy to hire individuals for the 10 weeks of work experience.Description
Strive 4 Work is an employment focused program for individuals with disabilities in St. Albert and the surrounding area. The program consists of 8 weeks of ONLINE training and 10 weeks of work experience with the potential for employment to follow.
Objectives:
- To assist individuals with disabilities in the St. Albert area to prepare for and obtain employment and develop the skills necessary to maintain employment.
- To assist employers with strategies, supports and resources to help them integrate potential employees with disabilities into their workplace.
Eligible Applicants
Eligibility:
- Individuals with disabilities living in St. Albert and the surrounding area
- Not eligible or in receipt of EI
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Be ready, willing and able to work
- Must be 18+
Eligible Expenses
Training consist of Communication skills, Stress mgmt., Resumes, Interview skills, Computer skills, Standard First Aid/CPR/WHMIS, Food Safety, Service Best, Job Search activities and individual certificates such as Proserve, as needed by participants.
Deadline Date
Ongoing. Program starts May 8th.Contact
Contact Name: Randy Lawson
Phone Number: 780-777-5834
E-mail Address: rlawson@employabilities.ab.ca
Website: https://employabilities.ab.ca/programs-edmonton-and-greater-area-landing-page/strive-4-work/