Employment

Creative Employment Options participant Meredith.

Meredith Feels a Real Sense of Accomplishment at Her New Job

November 20, 2025

After graduating from college with a diploma in horticulture, Meredith joined our Creative Employment Options program for help with her job search. She has anxiety, and is neurodivergent with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Despite previously taking part in a horticulture co-op placement during school and related volunteer experience, she found she was facing barriers in finding employment.

Creative Employment Options Webinar: Employment Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

November 4, 2025

What are the unique challenges and opportunities that youth with disabilities face in the job market? How can young people with disabilities find and pursue meaningful employment that matches their skills and interests? In this webinar, we will explore a wide range of employment opportunities specifically designed for youth with disabilities. Learn about innovative programs, […]

Douglas College's Fabrication Lab

A Visit to Douglas College’s Fabrication Lab

October 29, 2025

Yesterday, members of our Burnaby Empower3D and Creative Employment Options teams, along with an Empower3D youth participant, toured Douglas College’s Fabrication Lab.

A man does coding on a computer with two monitors.

Tyler is “Making a Measurable Impact” at His New Job

October 28, 2025

Since getting his certifications and accreditations in sales enablement, Tyler has found steady employment over the last 13 years. However, he struggled working in an office environment. He joined our Creative Employment Options program to find a role that better fits his needs.

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