LEAP
Life Skills, Employment Readiness, and Awareness Program
A low-barrier program to assist folks interested in establishing community connections, acquiring workplace readiness, and overcoming barriers with additional support.
A person-centered, flexible, and individualized approach, meeting people where they are and working with them to achieve personalized goals.
Participation in the LEAP program involves, but is not limited to the following:
- Working one-on-one with a life-skills support coach participants develop personal and pre-employment readiness skills.
- Engaging in small group sessions exploring topics around wellness and the workplace.
- Engaging in small group sessions exploring topics around wellness and workplace protocols.
- Opportunities to gain work experience by participating in various aspects of the delivery of the Coordinated ID Services program.
- Exploring specialized certification and more advanced employment programs relevant to the individualized needs and goals of the participant.
- Taking part in research linked to Coordinated ID Services, including survey and resource development.
Benefits of participating in the LEAP program include:
- Paid involvement in the program.
- Opportunities to develop soft skills (time management, confidence, communication, and collaborative skills)
- Support for personal wellness through benefits such as recreation passes, food vouchers, and self-care resources.
- Financial assistance for certifications and work supplies necessary for employment goals.
- Referrals to existing pre-employment and employment programs.
- Assistance in expanding connections within the community and employment networks.
Forms
Please fill out the Referral Form.
*Referral forms can be scanned and emailed or dropped off at our office.
Contact
For information about the LEAP program, please contact our team:
Phone: 250-383-6166 Extension 2
Email: leap@communitycouncil.ca