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Title:
Step up: Career advancement to create an inclusive and sustainable future
Agreement Number:
18777136
Agreement Value:
$1,945,650.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 5, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the OF are: .• Persons with disabilities participate in skills enhancement activities; .• Persons with disabilities have tools, skills and information to obtain employment; .• Persons with disabilities are employed or self-employed; and .• Employers, stakeholders and persons with disabilities are aware of OF;.• Persons with disabilities are financially self-reliant; .• Persons with disabilities have entered labour market to their fullest potential; .• Persons with disabilities are accessing employment opportunities;.• Employment opportunities are available to persons with disabilities; and .• Persons with disabilities are integrated into labour market..

Location:
Creston, British Columbia, CA V0B1G0
Reference Number:
141-2023-2024-Q1-00141
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
867238487RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 26, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kootenay Employment Services Society
Federal Riding Name:
Columbia—Kootenay—Southern Rockies
Federal Riding Number:
59007
Program:
Opportunities Fund - Project
Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OFPD) is to help persons with disabilities obtain valuable skills, tools, information and work experience to facilitate their transition to the labour market and to strengthen their labour market attachment.

Coverage:
Local
NAICS Code:
611
Amendments:
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