- Description
Offers support for persons who self-identify with a disability to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Includes one-on-one support, 6-week group training, and optional paid 14-week work placements. An occupational therapist is available for support to reduce barriers to employment. Training includes:
- Communication, time management, self-esteem
- Health and safety, WHMIS, AODA, First Aid/CPR, financial literacy
- Smart Serve and safe food handling
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be: a person with a self-disclosed disability legally entitled to work in Ontario not eligible for EI benefits or related services/programs a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Application Process
- Contact to register.
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form
- Office
- 365-324-2361
- Office
- 365-324-7078
- Web Site
- https://ywcahamilton.org/programs-services/skills-development-and-training/the-opportunities-program-top
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 75 MacNab St S
Hamilton, ON, L8P 3C1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- April 13, 2026
- Last Verified On
- August 12, 2025
- Address
- 75 MacNab St S
Hamilton, ON, L8P 3C1YWCA's main location in Hamilton.
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Contact for information.
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
