A Simple Process with HUGE Benefits

The REES Internship Project (RINT) connects persons with disabilities and/or health conditions with employers for an opportunity to secure employment through a targeted wage subsidy. REES provides employers with the opportunity to acquire pre-screened, ready-to-work clients.

Short-term Plan with Long-term Vision

Efforts will be made by the employer to facilitate the movement of clients into continued paid employment following the successful completion of the targeted wage subsidy. The goal, after the wage subsidy is completed, is to have RINT clients continue with the employer. All clients will have gained new skills and references that will be beneficial for pursuing employment elsewhere

Highlights:

• Provide job seekers with disabilities and/or health conditions with a maximum of 8 weeks (possibility of extending depending on number of hours worked per week by the client) of targeted wage subsidy at host companies. The overarching goal is that this will result in sustainable employment.
• REES offers ongoing support to help ensure sustainable employment./li>
• The Targeted Wage Subsidy is paid to your business for directly hiring an individual, and helps compensate for on-the-job training and/or accommodations. The employer pays the standard company rate for any position filled. REES will reimburse the company up to the equivalent of the Manitoba Minimum Wage rate. Please note that there are some expenses that are the responsibility of the employer.
• There is a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week - to a maximum of 30 hours per week for 12 weeks.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Access REES resources and knowledge regarding accessibility and accommodation.
• To encourage employers to assume a leadership role in developing and solidifying this innovative model.
• At any point during this period, the host employer may elect to pay the full wages of the client, without reimbursement from REES.
• Minimal paperwork is required by the host employer

Duration and Financial Assistance:

Clients involved in the Targeted Wage Subsidy will be employed and paid by the host employer, at the standard company rate for that position. REES will reimburse the host company at a rate equivalent to the Manitoba minimum wage rate. Interns work for a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 30 hours per week for a set duration. Funding is provided by Employment and Social Development Canada, The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, and is administered by REES.

• The targeted wage subsidy is paid to your business for directly hiring an eligible individual and helps compensate for on-the-job training.
• REES will reimburse the host company at a rate equivalent to the Manitoba minimum wage rate. There is a maximum of 30 hours per week for 8 weeks that is covered by the wage subsidy. The client is however, permitted to work full time hours.
• The employer pays the standard company rate for any position filled. REES will reimburse the company up to the equivalent of the Manitoba minimum wage rate. Please note that the following expenses are the responsibility of the employer (MERCS, vacation pay, holiday pay, etc.)
• Some client accommodation expenses may also be eligible for coverage. To be approved on a case by case basis.
• Funding is provided by Employment and Social Development Canada (Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities) and is administered by REES.

Eligibility:

• Clients with disabilities and/or health conditions
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Kick-Start A Career

The REES Co-op Project helps people with physical disabilities and/or health conditions kick-start their employment using a wage-subsidy or paid internship for up to 6 months. We offer pre-employment and ongoing training/workshops to help clients gain experience, and a current work reference.

Change the Course of a Life

The goal is to match job seekers, who qualify for the program, with subsidized employment opportunities that will generate financial sustainable independence. REES can help develop a list of references, meet new people, learn and utilize valuable new skills, and increase both overall life satisfaction and confidence.

Long-Term Employment Goal

Once the Co-op Placement is completed, the goal is to have employers onboard the client. Equipped with new skills, experiences and references, clients may also choose to pursue sustainable employment opportunities beyond their work placement.

Highlights:

• Provide job seekers with disabilities and/or health conditions with a maximum of 6 months of wage subsidy/internship opportunity. The overarching goal is that this will result in sustainable employment.
• REES offers ongoing support to help ensure sustainable employment.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Access REES resources and knowledge regarding accessibility and accommodation/li>
• To encourage employers to assume a leadership role in developing and solidifying this innovative model.
• At any point during this period, the host employer may elect to pay the full wages of the client, without reimbursement from REES.
• Minimal paperwork is required by the host employer

Duration and Financial Assistance

• Coverage is for a maximum of 37.5 hours per week for a maximum of 6 months (to be determined). Some client accommodation expenses may also be eligible for coverage. To be approved on a case by case basis.
• Clients involved in the wage subsidy/internship will be paid directly by REES at Manitoba minimum wage rate including MERCS, vacation pay, holiday pay, etc.). Employers are asked to top up the client wages to the standard company rate for that position including MERCS, vacation pay, holiday pay, etc.).
• Funding is provided by The Province of Manitoba