Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Focusing Access on Skills and Training for Employment

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Program:

Focusing Access on Skills and Training for Employment

Organization:

Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay
Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Care Services

Phone Numbers:

807-577-6166

Toll-Free:

1-800-461-3153

TTY:

807-577-6166

Fax:

807-577-6119

Email:

emily@ilrctbay.com

Website:

www.ilrctbay.com/article/fast-for-employment-241.a...

Address:

212 Miles St E Suite 103
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1J6

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Location:

Located on Miles St E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
Closest intersection is at Miles St E and May St N
Situated in the former Catholic School Board building across from CBC Thunder Bay near Paterson Park

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Kerry Youmans - Program Facilitator
807-577-6166 Ext 3 * kerry@ilrctbay.com

Service Description:

Delivers programs and services for and by people with disabilities in the Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario region designed to increase self-directed skill development, employment and recreation opportunities; promotes the Independent Living Philosophy of choice, flexibility, and control

Works with individuals to help them achieve employment success

Helps with the following:

Preparing resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
Job search techniques and application assistance
Securing funding for uniforms, work boots etc
Securing funding for specialized training, such as First Aid/CPR or Smart Serve

Offers a wage subsidy program for suitable employers looking to hire participants from the program

Fees:

None

Application:

Call to register for program

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals aged 16 years and older and who must:

Self disclose a disability (medical verification not required)
Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number
Not be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits
Be unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week)
Have not participated in the program in the past

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay

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