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Service Provider:
- POLARIS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SOCIETY
5066 KINGSWAY, #205
BURNABY, BC
Canada
V5H 2E7
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Program #843:
- GROWING THE TALENT (Skills Link for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities) - Greater Vancouver Area
Type of Program or Service:
- SKILLS LINK - EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH WORK EXPERIENCE approach – designed for 10 participants who have an intellectual disability, to complete a 24-week program in the Retail, Tourism & Hospitality industries. The classroom will be located in Burnaby, central to bus routes & able to accommodate persons with disabilities.
During the 24-week program, participants will receive $8.00/hour for the classroom portion & $8.00/hour plus 4% vacation pay for the work experience hours. Participants will be divided into the following hours of participation:
(a) 18 hrs/week or (b) 24 hrs/week.
CLASSROOM - Life & Employability Skills: Participants will spend a number of days in class at 6 hours/day at the beginning of the program, then 1 day/week in class for 22 weeks. Topics include: communication, managing conflict, problem solving, time management, budgeting, A Matter of Respect, handling anxiety, nutrition, customer services, safety, career exploration, job search skills and more!
WORK EXPERIENCE: Participants will work 3-4 days/week for 22 weeks, with an employer from one of the three industry sectors, all of which represent a wide range of work opportunities in a wide variety of businesses from: Adventure Tourism & Recreation, Attractions, Travel, Tourism Services, Events & Conferences, Transportation, Accommodation, Food & Beverage and Retail.
Eligibility:
• Must have an intellectual disability (documentation required);
• Between 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of intake/selection;
• Must be out of school & unemployed;
• Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits;
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
There will be a series of Information Sessions scheduled. To discuss a possible referral, please call Linda Delparte at 604-430-1557.
As of September 12, 2007 there is no new startdate available.
Website: http://www.polaris-employment.bc.ca/homepage.html
Contact:
- LINDA DELPARTE, Executive Director
604-430-1557 Voice
604-430-8693 Fax
polaris-employment@telus.net
Please contact the service provider for current program information.
Begins / Duration:- / 24 weeks
This listing was last updated on April 17, 2009.
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