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.
Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Access REES resources and knowledge regarding accessibility and accommodation.
REES offers ongoing support to help ensure sustainable employment.
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 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.).
- 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.
- Funding is provided by The Province of Manitoba.
