Category Archives: Employment

The Canucks Autism Network-Skills Training Employment Program (CAN-STEP)

Attention Self Advocates that have Autism . The Canucks Autism Network-Skills Training Employment Program (CAN-STEP) empowers autistic youth and adults (ages 15-30) with skills and work experience to better prepare  for successful employment. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants receive paid classroom training (6 weeks) and work experience (6 weeks)* opportunities in the Lower […]

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Grant supports inclusive employment

Victoria Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province. “Many people with disabilities are interested in securing a good job but have experienced additional barriers due to the pandemic,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of […]

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Lee Kissinger. works part-time as a Front End Courtesy Clerk at Thrifty Foods in Fairfield.

My name is Lee Kissinger. I work part-time as a Front End Courtesy Clerk at Thrifty Foods in Fairfield. I have been working for Thrifty Foods for more than 8 years I love it! I feel really good about myself and motivated to work really hard when I am working. I really enjoy the store […]

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