KELOWNA – Okanagan residents with disabilities will soon benefit from more funding aimed at jobs training. On Friday morning, the federal government announced $63, 761 in funding to Kelowna Community Resources (KCR) Society for its 18-week project to help 12 people with disabilities in Kelowna.
“The program is designed to support those with disabilities who want to enter or re-enter the workforce but are challenged because of their disability,” explains Ellen Boelcke, Executive Director of KCR. “Not only will the program offer pre-employment services, but it will also be able to work in partnership with employers to ensure opportunities become available for our participants.”
The participants will get training in resume writing and interview sessions before getting paid work experience in non-profit, private or public-sector organizations. According to Employment and Social Development Canada, the majority of the work experience placements will be in the retail, hospitality, manufacturing and clerical fields.
The funding announcement was made in Kelowna by MP Ron Cannan and Minister of State for Social Development Candice Bergen.
KCR is a local charity which promotes diversity and inclusiveness through various community programs.
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