Thanks to the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Community Living Oakville鈥檚 Job Launch program continues to grow 鈥� opening doors for youth with developmental disabilities as they prepare for the workforce.
On June 9, members of the HCDSB community gathered with Community Living Oakville staff, Xplore Employment, and Ontario Trillium Foundation representatives at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School to celebrate the impact of this important initiative.
Designed for youth ages 16鈥�21, the Job Launch program helps students develop essential employment skills 鈥� from resume writing and interview prep, to health and safety, and job readiness training. Tailored to meet diverse learning needs, the program empowers students to build independence and take meaningful steps toward inclusive employment opportunities.
鈥淲e鈥檝e seen firsthand how students have gained confidence and the belief in themselves through this program,鈥� said Lisa Vacca, Special Education Consultant at HCDSB. 鈥淪tudents are gaining real-world skills, and a sense of purpose as they prepare to contribute meaningfully to their communities.鈥�
We are proud to support initiatives like Job Launch that break down barriers and create real opportunities for HCDSB students to succeed!
