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Project Work

Office phone: 416-481-2211
Fax: 416-481-2728
E-mail:
Web site: www.projectwork.ca
Address: 2221 Yonge St, Ste 100, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Bill Wright, Executive Director, 416-481-2211 ext 233
Contacts: Mary Archer, Intake Coordinator, 416-481-2211 ext 227,
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons 18 years and over who have an intellectual disability or require extra support in learning an entry-level job - must be eligible to work in Canada
How to apply: Contact intake coordinator
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Support and Job Retention Program -- ongoing support and counselling in finding and maintaining paid employment
  • assistance learning new job duties
  • on site work visits and telephone contact to assist in solving work problems
  • resume updating
  • Supported Employment Program -- individualized job search assistance
  • life skills training
  • variety of unpaid 2-day work placements to explore job options
  • work placements include on-the-job training and support from a job coach
Employment For All - Removing the Barriers Project -- job coaching and support for participants not eligible for ODSP Employment Supports
  • Employment Resource Centre -- available to current and past Project Work participants
  • walk-in job search centre
  • access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone
  • resource materials, job listings and labour market information
Other Services -- customized plans can be developed on a fee-for-service basis including employment training, employment assessment, employment preparation workshops, job placement, job coaching and job maintenance
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Computers; Disabilities; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Internet access; Job placements; Job search training; Life skills training; Photocopiers; Reduced cost services; Resumes; Special libraries; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Vocational training; Work placements
Record ID MET0938
Last complete update 2007-12-20
Last modification date 2008-03-31
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