From Employment To Empowerment –
Jobs for Edmonton youth with disabilities.
Starting your first job can be stressful, especially if you are a youth and have barriers to employment.
It takes commitment, and it takes work, but you’re not alone! We help connect Edmonton youth with disabilities and barriers to jobs and opportunities. We can help you, too.
Winter Program (FULL)
Start Date: December 9th, 2024
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024
Spring Program
Start Date: March 24, 2025
Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
Apply early. Applications are assessed and accepted on a first come first serve basis.
The Learn 2 Earn program offered at EmployAbilities will help you through your training to be employed.
If you are between the ages of 15 and 30 years old, live in Edmonton or the Edmonton area, and have barriers to employment, this program could be for you!
We assist youth with barriers to employment, including disabilities, medical and mental health conditions who are ready, willing and able to take the necessary steps to find and retain employment through training & certifications.
Ready, willing, and able to do whatever is necessary to find employment? We’d love to help you!
Please note – if you are on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) you are not eligible for this program. Also, a good understanding of English (speaking and written) is required. If you’re a recent immigrant with limited English speaking skills, please reach out to The Newcomer Centre.
Eligible Participants Will Receive:
Living Allowance
$15/hour x 6 hrs/day
for 10 weeks
Completion Bonus
$500 paid after completing 10 weeks
of training and 12 weeks of work experience
The Formula Is Simple!
Commitment + Dedication + Willing Attitude = Success!
The 22-week skills development program will guide you to gain your own employment.
Step One – Learn
10 Weeks of paid employment skills training
Step Two – Work
12 Weeks Of Work Experience/Employment
If you are ready to commit to 22 weeks towards a bright future apply now
Testimonials From Our Participants:
“I enjoyed learning new skills and making new friends at EmployAbilities. The staff are kind and helpful. I like how the staff treats me like family. I liked the hands-on activities, the workshops and going to worksites to learn about the different types of jobs. I got to earn training certificates and earn money.”
“Thank you, EmployAbilities especially the program Learn 2 Earn, it helped me to understand the Canadian Culture and workplace, thank you staff for making me feel at home”
Apply Today for our March 24th Intake!
Or if you’d like to be connected to employment services sooner, check out our other programs by clicking here.
To be eligible for L2E, you must answer ‘yes’ the all of the following questions:
Examples of Disabilities/Health Conditions:
- Mental health-related conditions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Long-term chronic permanent medical conditions
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Asthma
- Arthritis/Rheumatism
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hepatitis
- Hearing Impairments
- Back problems
Examples of Barriers to Employment
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- Struggling with Canadian Work Culture
- Language
- Lack of Information and Resources
- Credentials
- Lack of Work Experience
- Family Issues
- Lack of Network or Job Search Skills
This is an incomplete list; there are many more disabilities and barriers to employment other than the ones listed here.
Funded by Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, and the Canadian Mental Health Association-Edmonton Region
