Supported Employment Program

Employment for All

 

City of Brantford

The City of Brantford employs a diverse workforce. They have partnered with Supported Employment and obtained employees with great work ethics who were matched with their passions.

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Park Road Veterinary Clinic

Park Road Veterinary Clinic has benefitted with long term workers who are competent and independent. Pre-screened employees are passionate, willing to learn and can multi-task. This clinic knows the value of having dedicated employees.

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Princess Auto

Princess Auto is a welcoming employer. Successful candidates lead by example and are an asset to this business. Supported Employment ensures open communication and long term follow-up.

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart is driven by diversity and believes in expanding horizons to benefit everyone. They expect professional quality and attention to detail.

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Transpart Inc.

Transpart had the advantage of hiring a strong candidate with great skills that matched the job. They believe in professional development with high expectations. A good employee with ongoing follow-up from Supported Employment is a great fit.

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Project Search

Project SEARCH is a unique school-to-work training program for students with disabilities. Students are immersed at a host business and get more than 700 hours of hands-on work experience geared to in-demand roles in the local labour market. They learn employability skills and plan their careers with guidance from a teacher and skills trainers. A local employment agency supports graduates and their employers.

Project | SEARCH offers total workplace immersion (3 work placements, 700+ hours of hands-on experience) for students with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (MID, DD, ASD)

• Singular goal is competitive employment in an integrated setting in the community.

• Student learns transferable skills at host site that can support a variety of employment opportunities in their community.

• Creates an atmosphere of high expectations.

• Worldwide at 650+ host job sites.

• 75% of Project | SEARCH Canada graduates secure quality employment within a year of graduation.

• Community agency linked with the program supports the student’s education, employment training as well as employment search following graduation.

To learn more click these two links:

PROJECT SEARCH – About (projectsearchcanada.org)

Project SEARCH :: Grand Erie District School Board

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“We are an ODSP Employment Supports Service Provider”

http://mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/index.aspx

Linking diverse potential and passion with community employment opportunities and partnerships.

 

Did you know…

• 88% of workers with disabilities earned performance ratings of good or excellent.

• Staff retention is 72% higher among persons with disabilities, saving millions of dollars in training costs.

• 97% of workers with disabilities were rated average or above average in terms of workplace safety.

• More than 1,000 Ontario companies include employees with an intellectual disability.

Employer Benefits

• Pre-screening of candidates

• On-the-job training and coaching

• Long-term follow-up

• Awareness training for the workplace
• Access to a diversified and skilled pool of workers

Why Hire?

• Low absenteeism and turnover
• Reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic workers
• Positive attitudes
• Favourable customer response
• A positive community image
• Create a diverse workforce

If you are interested in learning about our services and benefitting from a resource of skilled individuals, please contact us.

Supported Employment Program

Tel: 519-753-6303

Fax: 519-753-4821