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University of Victoria

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Job Journey

Formerly known as TeenWork and AccessWork, CanAssist is delighted to introduce Job Journey.

Job Journey serves job seekers aged 15+ who self-identify as having a disability and/or mental health barrier to employment. 

 

Job Journey offers the following:

  • Paid workshops to gain employability skills
  • Option of in-person or virtual setting
  • Career exploration and discovery
  • Cover letter and resume support
  • Practice mock interviews
  • 1:1 job coach to help with job search and on-site job support
  • Paid certificate training such as First Aid, Foodsafe or WHMIS
  • Part-time or full-time students are eligible
  • Wage subsidy for employers is available

 

To apply to be a part of Job Journey please fill out a referral form here and email it to:  jobjourney@uvic.ca 

Job Journey also offers support and resources for employers who are thinking of or have recently hired an employee with a disability or mental health challenge. 

If you have any questions about employer supports please email us at: jobjourney@uvic.ca  

We are accepting referrals. We will be hosting workshops starting:

  • -February 2024 

Find us in the CARSA building on the University of Victoria Campus

CARSA, 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2

 

 

 

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