Workplace Essential Skills and Training WEST Program -VIU (neurodiverse, cognitive and developmental disabilities). The program is specifically designed for neurodiverse students with developmental and cognitive disabilities and is designed to assist students’ development with the personal, interpersonal, and employment skills required to obtain and maintain employment. The overarching program goal is for students to gain the skills necessary to foster personal growth and independence. 2-year program offered at Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses.

https://www.viu.ca/programs/academic-career-preparation/workplace-essential-skills-and-training 

VIU Accessibility Services provides information, support services, and reasonable accommodation to students with documented disabilities. 

Building 255 (International building) second floor, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC

250-740-6446

[email protected]

https://services.viu.ca/disability-access-services

https://www.modcemploymentservices.ca/services/skilling-up/?utm_source=March+of+Dimes+Canada&utm_campaign=6516671d48-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_SkillingUp_8_1_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d52396a5de-6516671d48-1386288818

SkillingUp is empowering Canadians with disabilities by offering free, online learning for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users, to help grow their technology skills and unlock opportunity.

SkillingUp provides clear training paths for specific tech and tech-enabled careers with in-demand soft skills and tech accreditation with Microsoft Certificates, and LinkedIn Learning certifications.

Skilling Up: Learn in-demand skills for our tech-enabled future

https://www.skillingup.ca/

1-604-289-4222

https://www.communityfutures.ca/our-services/accessible-entrepreneurship

Assistance for entrepreneurs living with a permanent or episodic disability to help build and develop their business. Services include assistance developing a business plan, training, business advisory services, and access to financing opportunities.