The EDGE program is a FREE job search skills program for unemployed or underemployed individuals with a disability and/or a chronic condition who want to enter or re-enter the workforce.
We are a professional organization and we are highly successful as long as you are
ready, willing and able to commit to the job search process.
We commit 100% to your job search needs and we expect that you are able to return
that commitment.
To be eligible for our program you have to have a disability and/or chronic health
condition and you need to be ready, willing and able to commit to a job search.
A condition is any physical, mental and/or emotional ailment that stands in the
way of you gaining suitable employment.
Some examples include:
*Medical documentation is not required to participate in our program
The EDGE Job Club is funded by Service Canada
Please contact one of our Employment Specialists at the location nearest you or speak with a local Service Provider, Employment Resource Center or Case Manager.
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Surrey EDGE Job Club
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Vancouver EDGE Job Club
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DEFINITIONS
Underemployed - refers to working people who work
less than 20 hours a week and not fully utilized within the workforce. For example,
a person with a master's degree in public relations working as a bus driver or a
foreign trained engineer working as a retail clerk. Another excellent example of
an underemployed labour pool involves people with disabilities. The British Columbian
trades sector is experiencing a significant and sustained skill shortage. This skill
shortage is affecting economic growth and job creation. Yet skilled trades people
with disabilities still go without work creating an unique underemployed labour
pool. »» to top
Service Provider - A program, like the Surrey Edge
Program, funded in part or in whole by Service Canada, that an ERC or Case Manager
can refer a participant to support you in your job search. There are a number of
Service Providers within the Lower Mainland offering job search support but only
the Surrey Edge Program offers a fully funded, structured job search program for
people with disabilities or chronic illness. »» to top
Employment Resource Centre (ERC) - ERC are Service Canada designative
offices whereby unemployed or underemployed persons can register for referral to
an Employment Assistant Program (such as the Surrey Edge Program). The purpose of
the Employment Assistant Program is to assist the participant with a supported job
search. If you are Not registered with an ERC, please contact the Surrey Edge Program
for a quick telephone interview so we can point you in the right direction.
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Case Manager (CM) - When you register with an ERC, you
will meet with a Case Manager who will work with you to explore your options as
an unemployed person including any needs determination specifics to better support
you in your job search activities. The role of the case manager is not to find you
a job rather to ensure you have the tools necessary to become an independent job
seeker. »» to top
Graduated Hours - refers to the gradual increase in
the expected number of hours a participant will spend per week in the classroom.
In the first week, participants can expect three hours per day of in classroom instruction
with up to two coffee breaks. In the second week, participants can expect five hours
a day with an hour off for lunch and two coffee breaks. In the third and fourth
weeks, expect to attend class for six hours with an additional hour lunch and coffee
breaks.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
| Week 1 | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Week 2 | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Week 3 | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours |
| Week 4 | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours |
