Empower3D: An Employment Program for Youth with Disabilities Ages 15 to 30
Do you have a disability and are you between the ages of 15 and 30? Are you having a hard time starting your career?
We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
Skip to NavigationDo you have a disability and are you between the ages of 15 and 30? Are you having a hard time starting your career?
Yesterday, members of our Burnaby Empower3D and Creative Employment Options teams, along with an Empower3D youth participant, toured Douglas College’s Fabrication Lab.
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.
On Thursday at our Burnaby Board of Trade After Hours Mixer, we were honoured to receive a $250,000 donation from the RBC Foundation towards our Empower3D employment program for youth with disabilities.
Kristian joined our Creative Employment Options program earlier this year, with the goal of building his confidence, gaining practical workplace skills, and preparing for employment. He was eager to learn, and motivated to develop the tools necessary for success in the workforce.