About this Course

CAN-STEP Cohort 5 runs October 15th-November 19th Eligibility Requirements • 16+ years old • Self-identify as being on the autism spectrum • Not registered in secondary or post-secondary school • Unemployed or precariously employed • Not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee status • Legally entitled to work in Canada • Committed to the entirety of the chosen program schedule • Interest in working in the hospitality industry During the course of this program, participants will have the opportunity to receive classroom training (5 weeks) and paid work experience (6 weeks)* in the Lower Mainland. CAN-STEP is currently being offered with a focus in the hospitality industry. *Assuming a 20-hr work week (120 hrs total). If an employer has an opportunity that is less than 20 hrs/week, the work experience may be longer than six weeks Classroom Training • Up to five days in-person at the CAN Office* (Monday-Friday; 9:30am-3:30pm) • Up to eight participants per cohort • Workshops, discussions, group & individual work • Participants will get a lunch stipend • Receive pre-employment skills training in resume & cover letter writing, interviewing, workplace communication, time management and more! • Get certified in SuperHost customer service training, First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), FOODSAFE, and more! Work Experience • Six weeks or more; hours may vary* • Opportunities available across the Lower Mainland • Transportation and work attire stipends available (eligibility-dependent) • Onsite support provided by CAN staff • Participants will be placed individually into their work experiences • Participants are paid for the hours worked during their work experience placement