Job Placement and Training

Provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to learn more about careers of interest through a short-term mentorship with an employer. The program is coordinated by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment in collaboration with partner organizations as a hub in each province.

Email for more information:

Hub Coordinator West: mentorwest@resourceabilities.ca
Hub Coordinator East: mentoreast@resourceabilities.ca

Provides career guidance, educational supports, and employment opportunities. Includes:

• Career guidance: Help with job searches and writing cover letters and resumes. Also offers coaching through interview tips and techniques.
• Education support: Provides education funding for 1-2 year programs through Holland College or other recognized colleges, or for the final year of a university program. Also provides funding for training that is suitable for industry and trade careers such as First Aid, WHMIS, Flagger Certification, Fall Safety, Marine Safety, etc.

• Public health care facilities
• Private long term care facilities

Provides students with summer employment that exposes them to health care fields in Epekwitk / PEI. Work sites may include:

• Long term care facilities
• Home care
• Primary care sites
• Hospitals (including psychiatric)
• Health PEI head office

Application deadline is in March.

Provides online and in-person health and safety training programs. Includes:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Fall Protection
• Babysitting Basics
• Emotional First Aid and more

In-person training is provided at the Charlottetown office.

• Stay Safe
• Babysitters
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Workplace courses
• First responders
• Instructors and training partners

Participants take part in a 8-week day program to help them in early recovery from mental health or addictions issues as they prepare to transition back to work or school. The program is multi-faceted and includes:

• Checking in with assigned supervisor
• Weekly counselling sessions
• Learning recovery, life and wellness skills through group classes
• Gaining hands-on experience and developing real work skills through in-house businesses
• Essential skills building in areas like literacy, computer use, problem solving, team work, and communication
• Experience in practical areas like food safety, cooking techniques, household chores, personal finances, etc.
• Meal planning and nutrition
• Physical health and fitness

• Identifying interests, aptitude and abilities
• Individual and group career facilitation
• Job shadowing and/or career exposure
• Establishing goal setting and future employment paths
• Resume, cover letter writing and interview strategies

Supports Indigenous people living in Epekwitk / PEI in both urban and rural areas to prepare for training and employment or a return to work. The program is client-centered and based on each individual participant's career/job plan. Specific employment services can vary, but generally include:

• Relevant hands-on career exploration experiences
• Job opportunities
• Education and training related to career goals
• Pre-employment training

The program is delivered in partnership with employers, training institutions, and government departments to develop and roll out initiative that support hands-on career explorations experiences, job opportunities, education, and training.