Building Futures Employment

Employment Services

Vision:

Individuals utilizing Employment Services will have opportunities to achieve their goals, including paid employment. Values:

All persons have equal rights and responsibilities. Employment Services role is to support and challenge jobseekers to exercise these rights and responsibilities. We are committed to lifelong learning as a means to personal growth and enhanced

quality of life. Mission:

FUTURES Employment Services will provide training and support as requested by persons with intellectual challenges living in the Lower Sackville, Fall River, Bedford, and surrounding areas. Through Job Development, Job Search, Job Readiness, Life Skills, Job Coaching, and Follow-up, job-seekers will be independently employed. Participants will access the tools to become job-ready and to obtain employment. Through the provision of pre-employment services, including assistance with skills development, bus training, understanding workplace expectations, resumes, interviews skills, etc., FUTURES Employment Counsellors will support job-seekers and employees. Participants are further supported in the workplace through job coaching, skills training and long term follow up. Employers are provided support as needed to ensure successful outcomes for their participating employees in obtaining and maintaining paid employment.