Instructor-Led Online Program

The Program

What is EmploymentWorks Instructor-Led Online?

EmploymentWorks Instructor-Led Online is a group-based online program that supports safe, uninterrupted access to employment preparedness training during the pandemic. It is designed to support autistic individuals and persons with disabilities who are seeking opportunities to practice and develop the skills necessary to obtain sustainable employment.
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Who is the program for?

Individuals over 15 years of age:

  1. Who identify as being on the autism spectrum or as a person with a disability
  2. Are motivated to find a job
  3. Prefer online learning in a group-based setting
What is the program format?
  • The program is offered in a variety of different formats ranging from 2 weeks to 10 weeks in duration, and includes 60 hours of guided employment readiness training, application and practice. Sessions focus on social, communication and job skills development in a facilitated group-based online setting. Career exploration and experiential learning occurs in simulated workplace environments using highly interactive job simulations, custom job previews, scenario based learning videos, and curated resources.
  • Participants are provided access to 1000’s of LinkedIn Learning courses and videos to support their skills development and employment success. Whether it be enhancing job searching skills, preparing for an interview, or learning how to communicate with co-workers, participants can log in to this learning resource at any time and learn at their own pace.
  • Following the program, ongoing support is provided to participants as they transition from the instructor-led training and virtual job sampling to active job seeking and employment. This may include 1:1 support and/or group based discussions, navigation to LinkedIn Learning courses for ongoing skill development and learning, and connections to local employers and placement agencies.
Are there any fees to participate in the program?

There is currently no cost to participate in the EmploymentWorks Online Instructor-Led Program.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have access to technology (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet) and/or a reliable internet connection, let us know and we may be able to lend you the tools needed to participate.

Schedule

Program Dates

(dates subject to change)
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To learn more about the EmploymentWorks lnstructor-Led Online Program and how it may help support your employment goals, contact us at info@employment-works.ca or call 1-888-733-7976 today!