Employment, Education and Transition
Job Development and MaintenanceWith funding provided by the Ministry of the Economy, Employment, Training and Immigration, the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living’s Employment, Education and Transition (EET) Facilitators work with individuals to find employment, connect individuals with supported employment agencies within their own community, meet with prospective employers, and ensure that resources and efforts be put in place to enable individuals to achieve success in the workforce. Working with StudentsWorking with students continues to be a critical area for EET Facilitators. EET Facilitators work with students in the transition from high school to the workforce. This often means presenting to groups of students and parents, and talking about transition planning and what resources/opportunities exist. Sometimes it also means being part of a transition planning team meeting. In our endeavor to support students, the SACL administers the Students with Disabilities component of the Student Employment Experience (SEE) Program. The SACL assists students with disabilities to secure employment by identifying and providing funding to eligible employers for training allowances, and funds disability-related supports deemed necessary to the student's employment. Community DevelopmentThe EET staff are active on several committees that work toward community development support. As well, the SACL has undertaken a Transition Project that explores how to systemically enhance the transition process in the education system. Resources for Transitions and Employment
Reference MaterialTransition Handbook 5 Steps to Successful PlanningSACL Navigating the System: An Advocacy HandbookSACL The Road Map, A financial Planning Guide for Families with Disabilities SACL The Road Ahead Transition to Adult Life for Persons with Disabilities second EditionKeith Storey, Paul Bates, Dawn Hunter Accommodation Guide for Employers, A tool for an accessible WorkplaceBev Duncan, Executive Director Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities Beyond Traditional Job DevelopmentDenise Bissonnette If you are interested in learning more about employment supports available and/or ready to begin thinking about your transition plan, or a transition plan for your son or daughter please do not hesitate to contact one of our EET Facilitators. North Saskatchewan OfficeAneela Murad Central Saskatchewan OfficeSheila Anderson or Alyssa Lindsay South Saskatchewan OfficeMarci Down |