Employment Program
Career Connect
Families First's Supported Employment Program, Career Connect, offers assistance and guidance in all aspects of employment.
Career Connect, led by Certified Employment Support Professional Alex Tupper, utilizes the self-advocate's talents and interests to develop individualized employment plans. Plans may include coordinating and training job coaches, workplace accommodation, transportation, job development, skills building, and much more. The team aims to provide everyone with the support needed to gain and maintain meaningful employment.
Job Club
Employed and job-seeking Self-Advocates meet up every week at Job Club. We learn how to navigate the workforce, build employable skills, discover post-secondary education opportunities, and more!
SPOKE
Is a summer employment intensive that teaches students living with disabilities the skills and lessons needed to obtain and maintain employment. These skills are broken down into manageable increments and assistance is given to promote adaptation and success in the workplace.
