GATEWAY
Gateway to Employment will be returning in the Spring, follow us on twitter for updates: @reachability_
The Gateway to Employment program cooperates with mainstream employers throughout the HRM to provide youth (aged 18-30) living with disabilities, the opportunity to gain employment experience in their field of interest. This provides the participants the opportunity to fully tap into their potential as employees and members of the community.
After receiving 4 weeks of workshops resulting in improved self awareness, self esteem and self confidence, participants are placed on an 18-week paid work placement to get hands-on employment in the community and strengthen their employability skills. Just a few of the objectives of the GATEWAY program are:
- To address and respond to real barriers faced by youth with disabilities who are not yet prepared to enter the workforce or who need additional development before advancing to mainstream employment.
- To ensure an environment that nurtures self awareness, self esteem and self confidence.
- To provide participants with workshops that enhance skills transferable to the work place.
- To prepare participants for future work or education decisions.
- To ensure the community as a whole operates as a healthy, integrated entity by ensuring participation of citizens with disabilities.
- To continue a history of excellence in supporting high risk youth in fulfilling their employment dreams.
- Creating a Work Plan
- Teamwork
- Employment Expectations
Gateway Participant Quotes
“I met people with other disabilities which made me feel like there are others out there going through what I am.”
“I got to get a good insight on how the working world works.”
“The most useful part of Gateway was for me about seeing what it was like to work and make a lot of money.”
“Most useful part was evaluating my performance at work.”
“The updates on your work performance. Knowing this you can know what you need to work on if an area is negative and what to continue on with that is positive.”
“I can honestly say that this program and the staff have been tremendously helpful. I recommend this program 100%!”
How Do I Get Involved?
We are currently accepting referrals for participants for the GATEWAY program. Spaces are Limited!
If an individual is already associated with a case management agency, then they can speak directly to their case manager about being referred to the desired program(s).
If an individual is not already case managed, but wishes to participate in a particular program, they can contact reachAbility anytime for contact numbers for a case management agency or questions regarding the referral process.
For more information about GATEWAY please contact us at:
429-5878
Specific Accommodation(s) available upon request
