Increasing the Labour Market Participation of Under-Represented Groups

Working Together is a new wage subsidy program that connects job seekers with disabilities with employers by

providing a wage subsidy for a minimum of six months. Neil Squire Society is offering this program in partnership with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Neil Squire Society is a national not-for-profit organization that uses technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities. The society has developed innovative programs and services, as well as leading edge assistive technology for people with disabilities. The Society can assist any job seeker who has a disability; is unemployed (or working under 20 hours per week) and wants to return to work; is legally entitled to work in Canada; is not currently receiving EI; or has not collected EI within the last three years.

Advantages for the Employer:

• Provide an individual with a disability with a part-time or full-time employment opportunity, with the likelihood of long-term employment.
• You select the individual and conduct interviews with job seekers before hiring.
• Recruit your own job seeker and receive a wage subsidy.
• Find the right employee for your company.
• Encourage a more diverse and inclusive work environment.

Advantages for the job seeker:

• Reasonable, competitive wages.
• Workplace equipment adjustments provided by the program if required.
• Opportunity to gain new skills and experiences.
• Incentive to the employer increases likelihood of long-term employment.

Employers who would like to learn more about the Working Together Wage Subsidy Program may contact the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce at (902) 628-2000 or the Neil Squire Society at (866) 446-7999 or online at www.neilsquire.ca

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