Preparing for Employment
Our vocational services prepare individuals with disabilities for employment.
Employment preparation is essential to achieving long-term success. Our comprehensive range of vocational services is designed to evaluate skill sets and interests, provide training, and identify employment opportunities.
We work with individuals who are experiencing disability. Services are adapted to meet individualized needs and employment goals.
Key services include:
Employment Preparation
Partners in Employment provides assistance in determining a successful employment path, along with developing tools and strategies for finding and maintaining employment. We assist individuals with:
- Identifying jobs that utilize skills and abilities
- Developing resumes that effectively communicate skills and abilities to employers
- Preparing for job interviews
- Finding a job that works for you
Our pre-employment classes are offered in a group setting or one-on-one. Topics include: resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, job search and computer skills.
Goal Setting
Every person has individualized goals when it comes to finding employment. We provide supports tailored to meet your goals, help you explore your interests and identify your needs.
Job Maintenance
We provide on-going support to help job seekers build skills, learn the job and retain it. Our on-the-job coaches work right along with you to assist in work training and navigating any obstacles that may arise.
Training Centres
Our training centres provide short and long-term supportive work environments to help individuals hone their employment skills. Each work environment is a competitive business that produces goods and services according to market standards of speed, quality and accuracy. The goal is to build solid work and social skills that are transferable to any business environment.
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational evaluation provides individualized assessments of abilities, skills and interests for individuals requiring assistance with job placement, career counselling, education and work training. At the conclusion of the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive report that outlines recommendations for the next step.
Curious if our services can benefit you or someone you know?
Please contact the nearest Partners in Employment office.