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Employment Programs: What you need to know
Ray of Hope offers a Employment Programs for participants facing barriers to employment. To be eligible, you must be:
- A permanent resident of Canada
- Unemployed and able to commit to attending the entire 26-week program
- Not enrolled in or attending secondary or post-secondary education
- Fluent in verbal and written English (Canadian Language Benchmark 6+)
- Programs are also available for individuals with disabilities
Program Details
The Employment Programs are 26 weeks long. It offers paid employment skills training in three possible phases.
- Phase 1: A 6-week in-class paid employment skills training with certifications
- Phase 2: A 10-week internal job placement at the Ray of Hope Community Centre
- Phase 3: A 10-week external job placement based on skills, experience, and interest
- Option to skip from phases 2 and 3 to obtain a 20-week external job placement
Program highlights and support include:
- Certifications in First Aid, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve, and Health and Safety
- Weekly one-to-one coaching, job development, and action planning support
- Lunch for the first two phases of the program
- Support with childcare and grocery costs if required
- Work and interview clothing if needed
Contact
Josh Healey, Employment Services Manager
519-578-8018 x229
jhealey@rayofhope.net
Jaclyn Core, Employment Coach
519-578-8018 x221
jederman@rayofhope.net