Host Chapter: Central Office, Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, Truro • Categories: Adults
General Employment Support
Helping autistic individuals find meaningful work. Our General Employment Support team connects autistic youth and adults (15+) with employment-related services tailored to their needs and goals.
Ages/Life Stage:
15+
Locations:
- Annapolis Valley
- Cape Breton
- Halifax
- South West
- Truro
Application:
- Halifax: Apply through Halifax Compass (The Compass Terms of Use)
- Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton, South West, Truro: Apply here
Description:
This service begins with an intake meeting with an Autism Outreach Coordinator to get to know you, your support needs, goals, and employment-related history. Based on this conversation, we tailor support to help you move forward in your employment journey.
Services may include:
- Help accessing pre-employment and job readiness programs
- Connections to employment agencies and career counselling
- Support with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and real interviews
- Access to inclusive job opportunities through our Job Seekers Database
- Referrals to mental health services, social programs, and post-secondary supports
Contact:
Annapolis Valley
Katie Johnson, Autism Outreach Coordinator
902-601-1890
Cape Breton
Winter Cullen, Autism Outreach Coordinator
wcullen@autismns.ca
902-500-2941
Halifax
Haley Leonard, Autism Outreach Coordinator
hleonard@autismns.ca
782-482-0121
South Shore
Mallary Myra-Corkum, Autism Outreach Coordinator
mcorkumyra@autismns.ca
782-414-0801
South West
Jessica Stichler, Autism Outreach Coordinator
southwestnova@autismns.ca
902-410-3796
Truro
Sacha Brake, Autism Outreach Coordinator – AOC Team Lead
902-601-1883
General Employment Support is made possible in Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, South Shore, South West, and Truro with the support of the Government of Nova Scotia, and in Halifax with the support of the Government of Canada.
