Supported employment
Work they're proud of.
Real jobs inside inclusive businesses, with a job coach beside them as they learn the work.
What it is
Supported employment means a real job with real support. It isn't a program that keeps people busy. The work matters, and so does the person doing it.
How it works
From first conversation to a job that lasts.
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We start with the person.
Their interests, strengths, and goals shape the kind of work we explore together.
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A job that fits.
There's a real range of work across our inclusive businesses, so the job can fit the person and not the other way around.
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A job coach beside them.
The coach teaches the work and supports them on the job, never doing it for them. They give a little help or a lot, depending on the person, and step back as confidence grows.
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Skills that make a job last.
Success isn't just getting hired. It's keeping the job. Day hab builds the life and social skills that help.
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Room to grow.
Growth doesn't stop once someone is hired. As they gain confidence, they can take on more responsibility at work, and their support changes with them.
Where our team works
Real places. Real work.
Our team members work at inclusive businesses and partners right here in the community, from golf courses and a restaurant to a furniture shop, a fudge shop, and snowmobile tours.
"Working one-on-one with somebody, which is what he normally does, works well. He is able to do things that he's never done before, that I was surprised that he was doing, like working with power tools, making furniture for the camp."
For employers and community partners
Looking for dependable, motivated employees?
Supported employment connects local businesses with people who are ready to work, with a job coach there to help them learn the job. We'd love to talk about what that could look like for your team.
Reach out to Jenn Bozard, our Chief Programs Officer, to get started.
Come see our team at work.
Book a call and we'll answer your questions. If it feels right, we'll set up a Meet & Greet so you can meet the team and visit in person.