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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.
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).
We are currently launching a Request for Proposals for organizations to partner and be a subcontractor with us for our new youth employment program: Empower3D.
Our popular Creative Employment Options webinar series is back! Our topics include some old favourites, and some new ones that are designed to support job seekers with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses; people who face barriers and challenges to employment; and businesses interested in hiring or supporting their existing staff.
As Blake was finishing his last year of high school, he was working on his plan for after graduation. His resource teacher referred him to Neil Squire’s Creative Employment Options program for help.