Y Opportunities
Skills building and employment supports for people with disabilities.
Y Opportunities is an employment program that assists people with diagnosed or self-identified disabilities overcome their barriers to employment. Our supports are designed to help participants refine and discover new skills towards labour market integration or further education. Over 6 weeks, we provide individual and group supports that include needs assessments and employability and skills-building workshops. Upon completion, we connect participants with a paid job opportunity or with appropriate courses and training opportunities in a field of their choice. For those entering the workforce, an additional 12 weeks of tailored supports are provided to both participants and their employers to promote long-term success.
Intake Dates (Windsor, Chatham-Sarnia, London):
October 3, 2022
November 14, 2022
Requirements:
Week 1-6: Group and individual employment preparation assistance, based on employability skills and self-directed goals
Weeks 7-18: Paid job opportunity with tailored supports provided to both participant and employer OR assistance with enrollment into academic/training course(s)
Supports:
Transportation
Childcare
Employment and academic advice
Interview preparation
Networking
On the job supports for participants and employers
Eligibility:
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Not currently collecting Employment Insurance
Able to commit 30 hours per week for the duration of the program
If you are interested in this program, please provide us with your basic information. A program representative will contact you within 5 business days.
Program information
Michelle Paron
Enhanced Employer Support Facilitator
(519) 258-9622 ext 2650
Email
Windsor
Yasmine Raslan
Employability Skills Developer
(519) 258-9622 ext 2651
Email
London
Sawyer Stevenson
Employability Skills Developer
(519) 907-5500 ext 1019
Email
Chatham-Sarnia
Sarah Brault
Employability Skills Developer
(226) 790-5664
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