Overview

A four-month employment program that provides participants with four weeks of paid job readiness preparation classes, and an employment placement.

In the first three months of a job placement, employers are offered a subsidy to top up training costs.

Program coaches provide ongoing supports tailored to both the needs of the employer and the program participants during three months of job placements.

Spectrum Advantage offers companies an opportunity to increase the diversity of their workforce; and individuals an opportunity to connect with progressive employers.

Why are we here:

To connect with leaders in the community and top down decision makers who can affect hiring decisions.

How this can benefit you:

Technically skilled and dedicated employees - often get passed up for employment because of a lack of fit into corporate culture or unaware of social nuances

Less employee turnover/higher retention

No recruitment costs

Offset training costs

Expose youth to diversity in schools

Expose youth and community to successfully employed individuals on the spectrum

Shift perspective on the prospects of independent living for individuals with disabilities

Recruiting fees, retraining, and hiring delays can cost up to 150% of the departing employees salary