Work STEP - North West Toronto / Vaughan / Brampton (Adult Transition Progr...
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Description
This program focuses on learning how to work as part of a team. Members learn discourse to interact with supervisors and coworkers, complete work tasks within a professional environment, and advocate for your wants & needs. This program supports a transition from 2:1 member to staff ratio to 6:1 member to staff ratio, for workplace support needs.
Participants choose a combintaiton of work training and volunteer. They use technology to sort, categorize and inventory items; and to create emails, flyers and schedules. They create and manage marketing materials NextStep activities & events. Upon training completion, members may have an opportunity for employment. Employment requires the member to demonstrate an ability to use calendars, schedules and digitals devices to manage changes in schedule; engage in productive work for minimum of 2 hours; demonstrate ability to complete tasks within a team and while working independently; and advocate for self by identifying and discussing needs and/or accommodations.