Transition to Adulthood Program

Transition to Employment Program

Our Transition to Employment Program offers past and present JMCC clients ages 18-30 the opportunity to develop important work-readiness skills and experience paid full-time summer employment.  The program consists of 4 virtual interactive sessions where adults with physical disabilities who are gainfully employment, share how they got started and offer tips on what has been helpful for them.  Valuable work skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, strategies to deal with stress and more are also discussed.  The virtual sessions begin in May and employment usually begins at the beginning of July and lasts 6-8 weeks.  Work locations include JMCC and community partner organizations.

Anyone interested in applying should send their resume to Carla Passador at Carla.passador@jmccentre.ca. Resumes must be received by March 31st.  For more information please call Carla at 519-252-7281 ext. 280.

Here is what some participants have to say about this program:

“I loved everything about this summer, the four employment sessions before the job actually started were very awesome, and as far as my job goes, I learned a lot about working in a customer service role, and I would do it again. It was also a new experience and everyday was different and more challenging than the day before, which was exciting. Thank you again for the opportunity to take part in this program.” 

“It’s refreshing to know that people care and that they are going through and thinking the same things and that I am not alone.”

Funding for this program generously provided by:

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Transition to Adulthood Support  

Need help navigating what life after high school will look like and want to start preparing now?  JMCC offers Transition Planning for youth receiving JMCC services that would like to start planning for their transition to adult supports and services.  There are many funding and medical care changes that occur once a person turns 18. Don’t be caught off guard!  Call our Transition to Adulthood Program social worker, Carla Passador at 519-252-7281 ext. 280 or email her at Carla.passador@jmccentre.ca to find out the supports we can offer. 

You can also check out our Transition to Adulthood section on our website for more information on supports and services available in our community.

Funding for this program generously provided by:

 

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Life Skills Program
 
Our Life Skills programming focuses on youth between the ages of 14-21 years who want to learn skills and build on strengths they already possess. Depending on the topic, we will be offering 3-4 week small groups sessions, virtual Information Sessions and short-term 1:1 sessions for specific goal development. There will be opportunities throughout the year to register for programming that meets your specific goals. Please check our website often or follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for updates on when Life Skills programming is being offered. For more information, please call JMCC Transition to Adulthood Program social worker Carla Passador at 519-252-7281 ext. 280 or email at carla.passador@jmccentre.ca. 

Watch a short 5-minute video about our Life Skills Program here.

Funding generously provided by: