Appendix VI - Evaluation and Work Training

This section provides a brief description of the referral process, the services provided and enrolment procedures of four organizations from which a range of Evaluation and Work Training Services are purchased.

The four centres from which Services for Persons with Disabilities has agreed to purchase services:

1. Career Connections Inc. (Brandon)
2. Employment Preparation Centre Inc. (Winnipeg)
3. Sair Centre of Learning (Winnipeg)
4. Segue Career Options Inc. (Winkler)

Although centres share the common goal of assisting program participants to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment, each centre has developed its own method of achieving the end objective and each serves a different disability group.

Services for Persons with Disabilities have defined the services that may be purchased as Job Counselling & Placement Site Development (Placement), Work Assessment, Work Training and Follow-up Services (refer to Section 133 for a description). Each organization may provide all or some of the services identified.

The services purchased from each organization are identified in the descriptions that follow. It should be noted, however, that each organization may be providing a broader range of services and may have other financial resources available to provide the services not directly purchased by the marketAbilities Program.

 

Career Connections Inc.

Career Connections Inc.
710-3rd Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 3C8
Phone (204) 728-9594
Fax (204) 725-0105
Email: cci@inetlinkwireless.ca

Career Connections provides placement, assessment, training, employment and follow-up services primarily to persons with mental, psychiatric and physical disabilities. Career Connections uses the Pro 3000 Vocational Evaluation System for assessment for clients. Career Connections also places clients in community work training placements to enhance their employability.

All Career Connections Inc. services are available on a Fee for Service basis as well as through the marketAbilities Program funding.

Referral and Enrolment Procedures

1. Referral form from Vocational Counsellor is required;
2. Interview by Intake Counsellor with referring Counsellor and client; and
3. Decision respecting enrolment follows the interview.

 

Employment Preparation Centre

Employment Preparation Centre
2-825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1M5
Phone (204) 975-3124
Fax (204) 975-3073

The Employment Preparation Centre provides placement, assessment, training, employment and follow-up services to persons with physical and psychiatric disabilities.

The Employment Preparation Centre provides an in-house assessment that includes a number of academic, aptitude, and interest tests. Assessments are also carried out in community or industry-based employment settings. Work Training services are provided in community-based settings and will generally include more than one site.

Referrals and Enrolment Procedures

1. Referral form from Vocational Counsellor is required;
2. Applicant must not have a recent history of physical aggressiveness;
3. Intake meeting with participant and referring Counsellor;
4. Tour may be arranged; and
5. Decision regarding enrolment is made after the interview.

 

Sair Centre of Learning

Sair Centre of Learning
Box 1737, 201 Scott Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2Z9
Phone (204) 474-2443
Fax (204) 453-3959

SAIR centre of Learning provides placement, assessment, training, employment and follow-up services to persons with a psychiatric disability and also those with a learning disability.

Assessment of work-related interests, aptitudes and GED academic is available at SAIR Centre of Learning. Work assessment and training services are carried out in community or industry-based employment settings which relate to the type of occupations the participant, in conjunction with SAIR staff, has decided to pursue. SAIR Centre works closely with the employer so that the special needs of the participant are understood by the employer. Ongoing support is provided throughout the assessment and training phases as well as following employment placement.

Referral and Enrolment Procedures

1. Referral form completed by a referring Consellor is required; and
2. Admissions meeting is held at which time a start date will be negotiated

 

Segue Career Options Inc.

Segue Career Options Inc.
Box 435
Winkler, Manitoba R6W 4A6
Phone (204) 325-8988
Fax (204) 325-6307

Segue Career Options Inc. provides vocational assessment, work training, placement and follow-up services to persons with a disability.

Segue Career Options Inc. conducts all vocational assessments utilizing aptitude and academic testing through manual work samples, computerized testing, and paper-pencil surveys. Vocational assessments may also include community-based work experiences. Segue Career Options Inc. also provides Work-Site assessments when requested. Training services are generally conducted at a community-based placement in the area of the participant's vocational interest and skill level. Job mentoring services are implemented when needed. An Employability Skills class is offered for resume writing, interview and job search skills, and how to maintain employment.

Referral and Enrolment Procedures

1. Referral form from a referring Counsellor is required;
2. Intake meeting with applicant and referring Counsellor;
3. Decision regarding enrolment is made following the intake meeting; and
4. Segue Career Options Inc. may assist with transportation and accommodation arrangements.

 

Return to the Table of Contents.