TeenWork
TeenWork is an
innovative youth pilot project from CanAssist at the University of Victoria.
The program is designed to help youth with special needs find and retain
meaningful, part-time paid employment while attending high school. TeenWork was developed with the aim of filling a gap in the
employment field for youth with special needs as they near transition to adulthood.
Each teen is carefully screened for work readiness and brings a unique skill set and the potential for growth to each workplace. Additionally, a TeenWork job coach provides non-time-limited, on-site job coaching, and supports every teen in working towards complete workplace independence.
TeenWork overview
Information for families and
teens
Information for employers
Funding and business partners
Real teens, real stories
Feedback on the TeenWork program
Contacts and directions
CanAssist greatly appreciates their contribution:
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If you provide services to young people with special needs and would like more information about this program, please contact our Program Manager.
Download our brochure [PDF - 488 KB].*Please note: TeenWork
is a small-scale pilot project with limited participant capacity