Ability Employment accepts referrals from:
- Individuals wanting to access our services
- Guardians, family members, or support workers of people wanting to access our services
- Doctors and therapists
- Caseworkers
- Career and Employment Consultants
Our services are highly individualized to meet your needs. We look forward to helping you develop your personalized career pathway!
Once you are deemed eligible for services, we will help you create a support plan that aligns with your skills, abilities and goals for employment. We will use this plan as a guide to help you:
Identify your skills, interests and abilities
Search for positions that match your talents
Complete online job applications, resumes and cover letters
Prepare for interviews
Create tools for success through on-the-job support
Continue learning through skill-building workshops
The following services MAY also be available to you:
Volunteer Placements
to gain meaningful experiences while developing transferrable skills (i.e. leadership, communication, customer service)
Job Shadows
to watch workers in real-world settings so you can understand specific jobs and workplace expectations
Workplace Simulations
to gain confidence and hands-on experience in a safe environment by practicing the tasks and skills that would be required on the job (i.e. cashier, customer service)
Group-based Education
to participate in a four-session interview preparation club with other peers who want to improve their skills and impress their next potential employer!
Our skill-building Workshops and Resource Centre are also available to any job seeker who has completed a basic registration form. Find out more about Workshops here, and the Resource Centre here.
