Footprints Centre Hosts Open House
In celebration of BC Disability Employment Month, our Penticton office at the Footprints Centre, a partnership between Neil Squire and the Penticton Indian Band, held a service provider meeting and open house.
EcoCanada
Our Prairie Regional Manager, Nikki Langdon, will be speaking with EcoCanada about our programs, hiring people with disabilities, and how we can support that process.
Creative Employment Options Webinar: Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?
This webinar is designed for job seekers with disabilities. Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back to work action plan. In this webinar, we will cover the importance of being able to […]
Creative Employment Options Helps Lorne Get Back in the Workforce
Early last year, Lorne experienced sudden hearing loss, before also losing his ability to speak. He uses a pen and notepad, limited lip-reading skills, and American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. He also uses a small clip-on microphone that transmits the speaker’s voice directly into his ears using wireless technology that connects to his hearing aids. Despite these supports, he has struggled to find work.
“I Have Learned So Many Great Skills”
With the help of our Creative Employment Options program, Jeremiah found full-time summer employment as a Carpenter/Woodworking Trainee with the Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op (CNYC).