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Title:
Harnessing Talent: Alliance for Recruiting and Retaining Canadians with Disabilities
Agreement Number:
1571468
Agreement Value:
$4,256,130.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5Z1K7
Reference Number:
141-2018-2019-Q4-00528
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
129799961RC0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Sep 26, 2022
Recipient's Operating Name:
WWDPI
Recipient's Legal Name:
WORK WELLNESS AND DISABILITY PREVENTION INSTITUTE
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Granville
Federal Riding Number:
59036
Program:
Opportunities Fund - Working With Employers
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.

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