What is it?

The Abilities Project for persons with disabilities is an employment-based program geared to assist clients in pursuing an active goal within the workforce.  The objective of the Abilities Project is to generate innovative activities that help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment.

We are currently in the process of selecting clients as well as employers in being a part of this exciting project. 

To be an eligible participant of the Abilities Project, an individual must:

• Self-identify as having a disability;
• Be unemployed or under-employed;
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
• Be in need of assistance to prepare for, find, or become employed or self-employed.

Participants must also not be eligible for assistance under the Employment Benefits provided by the Canada Employment Insurance Commission.  A person must also not be registered as a student attending an education facility for more than 20 hours a week.

The Services:

We offer many services that surround a job search such as: 

• Career counseling
• Resume and Cover letter development assistance
• Mock interviews
• Skills specific employment leads
• And assistance with finding opportunities using the Hidden Job Market in your community

The Region:

With the assistance of the Abilities Project we have been able to provide the opportunity to those living with a disability a chance at starting action plans and in finding meaningful employment opportunities in the communities of:

• Russell, Manitoba
• Alexander, Manitoba
• Virden, Manitoba
• Minnedosa, Manitoba
• Carberry, Manitoba
• Killarney, Manitoba
• Ninette, Manitoba
• Neepawa, Manitoba

The project continues to grow and we are open to traveling within the Southwest Region of Manitoba.  If you are not sure of where your community is situated, please call us and we'll assist you the best we can.

 Make the call and we'll come to you!!

Contact: Jason Gobeil

Career & Employment Youth Services

1015 Princess Avenue

Brandon, MB

R7A 0P7

Phone: (204) 571-8804

Toll Free: 1-800-677-CEYS (2397)