Employment Services

Funded in whole or in part by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreement.

The Employment Opportunities Program provides individuals with an intellectual disability assistance to find and maintain employment in the Kings County area. 

Our staff support our job seeking clients by assisting them in job search activities, developing employment and life skills required for today’s job market, and preparing individuals for employment in the community. We support employers through initial job coaching and ongoing follow-up with both Employee and Employer.

Benefits of Including Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities in Your Workplace

In surveys carried out in Canada and in United States, employers of people with intellectual disabilities have noted some common characteristics among these employees;

• Work attendance is high.
• Employees are dedicated to their work.
• The turn over rate of employees with intellectual disabilities is no higher than other employees performing similar jobs.
• Productivity and initiative is more than satisfactory.
• People with intellectual disabilities are not usually “job hoppers.” They are loyal and hard working employees.

For Employers recognizing the business benefits, beyond the right thing to do or compliance with legislation, of employing people with disability, includes:

Being an Employer of Choice

Attraction of employers through access to a broader talent pool as people with disability bring a diverse range of skills and abilities and new and valuable perspectives to the workplace.

Retention

Retaining existing employees who develop or acquire disability as they age.

Shifting demographics

An aging population and increased incidence of disability not only impacts workforce but also means changing markets.

Increased use of technology

Enhancing opportunities for people with disability.

Greater creativity, innovation and product development 

Understanding the needs of people with disability can be critical in retaining those customers.

Improved customer service and attraction

Being disability confident, including knowing how to communicate with customers with disability, enhances customer service.

Reputation & Brand

According to a University of Massachusetts survey, 92% of the American public view companies that hire people with disability more favourably than those that do not. 87% of the public also agree that they would prefer to give their business to companies that hire people with disability.

Strengthening workplace morale and productivity through a more committed and diverse workplace.

Funded by the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.