Announcing the First Graduates of CLA's jobPath Employment Readiness Program

jobPath is an employment readiness program that not only delivers information about the practicalities in securing employment, such as preparing resumes or health and safety, but it provides participants with an opportunity to also obtain a better understanding of relationships and themselves.

For the seven people who just received their certificate of completion, through The EMPLOYMENT network, they are now employment-ready. Now it is up to them to start their job search and obtain employment. The EMPLOYMENT network staff remain as mentors to them. jobPath is for youth and adults supported by The EMPLOYMENT network.

“jobPath training is an employment discovery workshop for those individuals interested in acquiring employment. It provides an opportunity for people to learn about themselves and others and to prepare them to be successful in the world of work,” says Sergio Iacoe, Manager of Inclusion (Education & Employment). “jobPath requires a personal commitment, both from time and effort perspectives, and for people to do their very best each day.”

The EMPLOYMENT network also includes Dave Mornix, Rocco Martone and Brock Dewar, who are all Employment Advisors. Workshops occur twice, annually: January/February and in September/October. Each workshop is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings over a period of six weeks.
During the recent certificate ceremony, each participant heard individualized feedback as to how they grew in their knowledge and comfort-levels during the program. In addition, they received reminders about how it is up to each of them to advocate for themselves and to ensure they brought a positive attitude to their actions. Wisdom, ray of energy, committed, ready and resilient were some of the words used to describe the participants at their certificate ceremony, held at Community Living Algoma.

“After 18 sessions and 54 hours of jobPath training, each of our seven candidates has demonstrated both growth and a greater awareness of the knowledge, skills, personal traits, and teamwork required to be successful in the workplace setting,” says Sergio. “They are ready to seek, acquire, and retain employment opportunities matching their interests and skills with the needs of specific employers.”

jobPath is delivered through a series of workshops, employment-related field trips and covers topics such as Getting to Know You; On the Path to Success; Acing the Interview; Life Skills; Health & Safety; and Future Job Retention. 

Emphasis is placed on attendance, attitude, motivation level, ability to work with others, flexibility and preparedness.

Interested in learning more about jobPath? 

Contact a member of The EMPLOYMENT network team, at Community Living Algoma:

• Sergio_Iacoe@cla-algoma.org or (705) 253-1700 ext 3005;
   
• David_Mornix@cla-algoma.org or (705) 257-2868; 
   
• Rocco_Martone@cla-algoma.org or (705) 255-8716
   
• Brock_Dewar@cla-algoma.org or (705) 255-3232