HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

HRDT- PROGRAMS

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE DISABLED

• If you are an Employer who is planning on hiring a person with a "on-going" disability, and require assistance with costs associated with the hiring.
  MMF - HRDT Department can assist your business towards the costs associated with the hiring.

• Assistance can be in way of Wages and Benefits, and any other related disability costs associated with the hiring.

• Your business is eligible... if you are an Employer who is willing to hire a person with disabilities to gain work experience that will lead to on-going potential long-term employment.

What is the objective of the Special Program?

• The objective is to assist persons with disabilities, who are not eligible for employment benefits, prepare for, obtain and maintain employment, resulting in increased financial independence.

Who can apply?

• Businesses, Non-profit organizations, Educational Institutions, Municipal governments, Manitoba Métis Federation Local Chapters, and Community Development Corporations.

Who is eligible to participate?

• Métis, Inuit or other Aboriginal person not registered under the Indian Act, who have an "on-going" physical or mental impairment that restricts his/her ability to obtain or maintain employment and is in need of assistance to get and keep work.

What are eligible costs?

• Some of the eligible supports to participants are living expenses, disability related costs, tuition costs, transportation, and all costs are actual costs related to clients needs and paid for by actual expenditures only.

To apply or for more information contact our Interlake Office at (204) 646-4091.