Creative Employment Options Helps Rodger Make a Difference in His Community
Looking to strengthen his employment skills, Rodger joined our Creative Employment Options program in August.
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Skip to NavigationLooking to strengthen his employment skills, Rodger joined our Creative Employment Options program in August.
Brad’s dedication and growth led to an incredible opportunity: he was hired by Neil Squire to work in the Empower3D program as an Employment Specialist. Joining our Prairie Region team, Brad has expressed deep gratitude for Neil Squire’s role in his journey. His new role allows him to use his experiences to empower others, serving as an inspiring example of overcoming adversity and achieving meaningful employment.
Through Neil Squire’s Creative Employment Options program, the Penticton & District Community Arts Council (PDCAC) were able to hire three youth with disabilities over the summer: Avi, M, and Emily.
Emily had been job hunting for the previous nine months and knew that fully remote positions were less common than they had been previously during the pandemic. However, she was determined to be optimistic about securing a remote position since she is unable to commute due to leg and hand pain.
Cynthia had a severe traumatic brain injury in 2017 that left her fighting for her life. She had to relearn many things — reading, writing, walking without an aid, managing stairs, and even putting jam on toast.