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EmploymentWorks Autism Nova Scotia
EmploymentWorks is a pre-employment skill-building program, previously known as LaunchPad.
Age / Life Stage:
18+
Locations:
- Halifax
- Sydney
Application:
Click here to fill out the EmploymentWorks Application.
Description:
EmploymentWorks is a pre-employment program for autistic youth and adults that offers employment preparedness training and gaining work experience.
The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills necessary to support employment success.
EmploymentWorks uses a multi-phase approach. Phase 1 focuses on employment preparedness training and work experience in the community, while Phase 2 focuses on gaining a job and achieving employment-related goals. Phase 3 supports participants to find employment.
In-person cohorts are capped at eight (8) participants in Halifax, and four (4) participants in Sydney.
Contact:
Jeffrey O’Hara, Workforce Preparation Manager
johara@autismns.ca ● 902-706-7325
The EmploymentWorks Autism Nova Scotia program is made possible in Halifax and Sydney with the support of the Government of Nova Scotia.
