For Job Seekers

Do you face barriers to finding a job? The Pathways to Employment 2.0 program provides 7 weeks of paid employment skills training and 12 weeks of quality employment opportunities that include work-related support, certifications, and one-on-one coaching.

Eligibility

• Between 15 – 30 years of age
• Have a physical or mental health disability (documented or self-disclosed)
• Not in school or working
• A resident of the Hamilton or Halton Region with ability to attend in-person workshops in Hamilton
• Ability to attend 7 weeks of training in-person from 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday to Friday and complete related assignments
• Eligible to work in Canada

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T.E.A.M. is an 8-week program designed to assist people with disabilities obtain and identify skills, while working toward employment, volunteering, or recreational programs.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Person with a disability (this may be self-disclosed or medically documented)
• Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and Ontario
• Participants are required to attend the program for 25 hours per week

Skills Training Experience

The program facilitates the development of skills, and knowledge through pre-employment training, education and hands on experiences.

Daily job skill workshops are offered in areas of computer training, janitorial, food services, customer service and retail to help with job readiness and life skills.

At the end of your work and skills training experience, participants are provided with an evaluation to provide guidance on the best path forward. The assessment includes pace and quality of work, ability to follow instructions, attitude, initiative, strengths and areas for improvement as well as other job-related skills.

After Completion of the Program

Upon completion, participants who are ready for employment will work with a Career Development Specialist and a Job Developer to assist with resume, interview skills and job search, assisted interviews (if needed) as well as job coaching.
Participants unable to transition into employment will receive guidance to find either volunteer or recreation opportunities.

Student Program

Students with a disability and in their final year of school will be registered with T.E.A.M. through their school co-op program. During this time the student will be assigned tasks to help identify their skills.

If it is late in the school year, students will be assisted in applying for ODSP Employment Supports. This allows Goodwill to continue to work with them to find employment.

Students who may not be quite ready for employment will be given the opportunity to stay with T.E.A.M. to continue to work towards employment (through ODSP Employment Supports).

Contact for T.E.A.M. Program:

Ontario’s new Better Jobs Ontario program (formerly Second Career) may help you retrain for a new in-demand career. The objective of the Better Jobs Ontario program is to support laid off, or individuals who have been unemployed for 6 months or more, or those currently in gig work that need skills training in order help find employment. You may be eligible to apply for the Better Jobs Ontario Funding to support your training.

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