Job Seeker
Finding meaningful employment can change your life.
Work is more than just getting a paycheck. A job can bring you a sense of fulfillment and personal growth. Allowing you to expand your capabilities, take on new challenges, and be part of something larger than yourself.
People who go through our program have told us they experience:
- A sense of Independence
- Felt Valued & Productive
- Built New Relationships
- Boosted Their Mental Toughness
With our programs, we can help you find a job that fits your needs and schedule - then support you through the entire process of finding and keeping employment. We will work with you to create an individualized work plan that meets your interests and goals, as well as provide on-site job training and life skill coaching so that you can feel confident in your new role. We will also advocate for you in the workplace so that you can get accommodations and get help navigating conflict in the workplace.
What People Say About Us
Giselle, Family Member: I have a deep appreciation for the transformative impact of this program, particularly for the invaluable support it has provided to my son, Ryan. This program has proven to be a catalyst for his personal and professional growth, equipping him with essential skills and bolstering his confidence.
Scott, Lifeskills Special Education Resource Teacher, White Pines Collegiate & Vocational School: This enriching experience has not only instilled a strong work ethic in my students but has also imbued our youth with an unwavering belief in their capabilities.
Joan, Family Member: This job really helped him on his journey to maturity. He enjoyed the experience, especially working on a team with his coworkers. Thank you for being responsive when the little bumps in the road needed to be worked out.
Services
Personalize Work Plan
Creating a strategic roadmap that helps you gain clarity on the type of jobs that suits you and what pre-employment training you will need.
Job Training and Coaching
You will be connected to an employment advisor who will do on-site job training with you and provide coaching on how to thrive in the workplace.
Advocacy
To create a supportive and inclusive environment, your employment advisor will help troubleshoot challenges with you and your employer.
An Extension of Your HR Department (Outplacement)
To serve and support both you and your new employer. We assist with job expectations, safety, communication, coaching, and mediation
Check Out A Program in Action
Watch the Summer Employment video on our website to see the results of one of our many employment programs.
What to Expect
When you participate in an employment program, you can expect several things. Here are some common expectations from our advisors:
- Willingness to Learn: we provide various training and educational opportunities to enhance your life skills and workplace knowledge. This can include workshops, seminars, or on-site training.
- Building Self Awareness: we help you learn how to identify your strengths, interests, emotions, and values. This way you can navigate conflict or stress and manage it more effectively.
- Creating Structures & Habits: we teach you how to create a structured routine to help improve your focus, organization, and productivity. Habits help make you more consistent which employers value because it demonstrates reliability and professionalism.
- Accountability: we set clear expectations and goals for you, outlining what is expected in terms of attendance, punctuality, completion of tasks, and adherence to employers expectations.
- Motivation: when you have a strong desire to thrive, you are more likely to actively invest time and effort into the program and jobs assigned to you.
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