Employment and work in Whitehorse, Yukon
Challenge DRG (Disability Resource Group) - EmployAbility Skills Program
Offered by Challenge Disability Resource Group (DRG)
In short
We deliver and facilitate an employment training program for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Our programs run for 1215 weeks including up to 12 participants each time.
- Who it is for
- Adults, People with disabilities; People with disabilities
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Money to get by, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, A job
- Where
- 1148 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A6
- How to reach
- Contact through Challenge Disability Resource Group (DRG): (867) 668-4421 · admin@ccva.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
We deliver and facilitate an employment training program for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Our programs run for 1215 weeks including up to 12 participants each time. We are a small group of 5 staff members which consists of one Coordinator one Team Lead and and two Job Coaches. Our funding is provided by Service Canada Opportunities Fund, and the Yukon Government Advanced Education. Our EmployAbilities program is the only program of this kind throughout the Yukon Territory.
Our Program provides work experience in Wood Shop, Kitchen and Greenhouse job sites, while also offering employment skills training in our classroom. Through our work experience we give participants the opportunity to develop on-the-job training during their time in the program. In classroom we discuss topics such as Communication, Conflict Resolution, Employer Expectations, Time Management, Budgeting, and much more.
Who can use it?
People with disabilities and barriers to employment
How do I get in touch?
Call (867) 668-4421, email admin@ccva.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Whitehorse, Yukon.
1148 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A6
1148 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A6Whitehorse, Yukon
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