EMPOWERING
EMPLOYMENT
FOR
EVERYONE
Guiding the way to a brighter future.
WHO
WE ARE
Northern Vocational Services is a community organization that changes the lives of people who have difficulty finding employment because of their limitations. At NVS, we know that everyone has significant potential and we provide services that enhance personal abilities.
We do so by:
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Offering client-centered approaches through individual employment counseling and coaching.
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Identifying solutions to overcome employment barriers and utilizing a person's strengths to find suitable employment.
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Improving skills with exercises to increase employment opportunities.
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Advocating and networking throughout Greater Sudbury about the significant benefits of employing persons with disabilities
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
A person may access our services provided they are:
1) 16 years of age or older
2) Be a student of an Individualized Education Plan
3) Have an identified disability by a healthcare practitioner
4) Be a recipient of ODSP Income Supports
Barriers to employment range from mental health, such as anxiety, to physical impairments
FOR
EMPLOYERS
Many employers consider it a challenge finding people who meet their needs. This is where Northern Vocational Services can help. We bring the competencies of our clients in line with the objectives of employers, to the benefit of all involved. In addition, there is no fee for employers to utilize our services.
We go well beyond basic placement services. At NVS we also support employers by providing:
JOB MATCHING ASSITANCE
STAFF MEDIATION
TRAINING SERVICES
TRAINING WAGE
SUBSIDY ARRANGEMENTS
OUR
TEAM
Together, our team boasts expertise in social work, employment, developmental services, child and youth work, health promotion, and client advocacy. We are a passionate multi-disciplinary organization that is dedicated to the successful employment of our clients.
FUN
FACTS
1.85 million
PEOPLE IN ONTARIO HAVE A DISABILITY
46%
EMPLOYERS FEEL THAT EMPLOYEES WITH A DISABILITY WORK HARDER
90%
OF WORKERS WHO HAVE A DISABIITLY SCORED AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE IN PERFORMANCE RATINGS
86%
OF EMPLOYEES WITH A DISABILITY MAINTAIN AVERAGE TO ABOVE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE RECORDS
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TOUCH
We can't wait to hear from you
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed