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+)
• Able to stand for extended periods during the placement phases
• Available to work between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM for phases 1 & 2
• Able to lift 40+ pounds (approximately 18 kilograms)

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 Coordinator
519-578-8018 x229
jealey@rayofhope.net

Jaclyn Ederman, Employment Coach
519-578-8018 x221
jederman@rayofhope.net