Supporting Employment and On-the-Job Training
Overview
The Supporting Employment and on-the-job Training (SET) program is funded under the Workforce Development Agreement (WDA) to provide various supports to persons with disabilities and those facing barriers to employment by accommodating them within the workplace.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
That persons with disabilities or those who face persistent barriers to employment have equal opportunities available to them, particularly under the realm of employment.
ELIGIBLITY
Clients ages 16 years or older, employed or underemployed. Any clients who fit the description above may apply for this program.
EMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS
Employers must be non-governmental organizations including organizations, private sector, Inuit Organizations, or Industry associations. Clients must not be employed by the Government of Nunavut (GN) unless the employed under the SEEP program with the GN.
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ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Eligible expenses are costs associated with accommodations required by the client, that meet the overall goal of finding and maintaining employment. Some examples of provided employment supports include:
Employment Supports:
- Helping prepare for work
- Help finding a job that suits your needs
- Help keeping a job
- Job coaching
- Software and Mobility Devices
- Transportation Assistance
- Assistive Devices
- Tools and equipment, you need for your job
- Special clothing
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HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the SET program, please contact a Program Development and Delivery Specialist at @email
- To receive training supports, please contact your Career Development Officer (CDO)
- To receive employment supports, please contact a Program Development and Delivery Specialist listed above.
