Continuing to empower young adults with disabilities for success in the workplace and in life - Easter Seals Canada
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WEB ANNOUNCEMENT

21ST CENTURY SKILLS & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: RBC RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN LIFE

July 2024 — Easter Seals Canada is proud to announce its continued work with the RBC Foundation to empower youth with disabilities for future success in life and the workplace. Through Easter Seals’ RBC 21st Century Skills and Leadership Program, youth aged 15 to 29 in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia are gaining invaluable opportunities for skills development, training, coaching, mentoring, work placements, and volunteer activities.

Easter Seals Canada and its provincial partners thank RBC for its dedication and support in helping shape a brighter future for these #UnstoppABLE® young individuals.

For more details about this program, please email us at partnerships@easterseals.ca.

#RBCFutureLaunch #UnstoppABLE #EasterSealsCanada

“Before [joining] the program, I struggled with the job search. I was unsure of where to start. But through this program, I was able to gain job search skills, learn ways to improve my job interview skills, and have learned many other valuable skills that have also helped me better my life. I now feel more connected to myself, my community, and have a job that I enjoy. I feel more prepared to make decisions about my future and have many new coping skills to help me get through any possible bumps in the road.” – Bobbie C. former participant

About Easter Seals Canada

Easter Seals is Canada’s largest local provider of programs, services, and issues-leadership and development for the disability community. Since 1922, Easter Seals Canada and its provincial member organizations have been working to create a more inclusive and accessible society that includes and honours the contributions and potential of Canadians of all abilities. Easter Seals responds to the needs and aspirations of Canadians living with disabilities – and their families – by providing services that enhance their independence, well-being, and quality of life; and by offering leadership that promote increased awareness, research, and investment in disability issues.

For more information about Easter Seals Canada, email info@easterseals.ca.

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Testimonials from program participants

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For a long time, I was looking for something that could help me get employment. After trying some different programs where they didn’t seem to understand me or my learning disability, I felt discouraged. The Easter seals program gave me a chance. They found a place for me and took the time to teach me the job. I am grateful for the chance and the time that they spent with me. I like my job position as it is a good one and the owners are very nice. Eventually, I hope to get more work hours. This program has made a big difference for me and I would definitely recommend it to others with disabilities. – Caitlyn, program participant

Photo of a young man wearing a green sweater and orange gloves with arms folded at his chest, standing in front of a shop door with an open signI like the program at Easter Seals because it provides an opportunity to socialize with others, as well as practice my communication skills. We did a lot of training sessions on coping skills, turning negative thoughts into positive thoughts, and dealing with social anxiety. I think the Easter Seals program gave me confidence, which made me more comfortable initiating and maintaining conversations with my peers. This confidence also helped me out in my practice interviews as well. We have had multiple mock interviews. I think this is what helped me obtain my current job. – Ethan, program participant

Photos from the program

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