CanAssist at the University of Victoria Provincial Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities
Are you between 15-29 years of age, self-identify with a disability, mental health challenge and/or experience with substance use and/or youth justice systems and are currently seeking or interesting in looking for work?
We want your input as a youth to help us improve employment outcomes and promote inclusive workplaces for youth in British Columbia. Consider participating in research to help inform a Provincial Strategy for the Employment of Youth with Disabilities.
Who can participate?
We are looking for:
- Youth between 15-29 who self-identify with a disability, mental health challenge or history of addiction
- Youth from indigenous, LGBTQIA2s+, newcomer communities
- Youth with experience as a child in care, or subject to a Youth Agreement with provincial authorities
- Willingness to be audio and video-recorded (willingness to share story and have it documented)
What’s involved?
- A virtual, structured group discussion with other caregivers (approx. 2 hours)
- An intake form (approx. 15 minutes)
- All inputs and contributions will be anonymized
- An exploration of key themes around gaps/barriers and resources for the employment of youth with disabilities/mental health
- challenges/history of substance use/experience with care and/or corrections
Potential Benefits
- Participants will receive a pre-paid $50 Visa/Debit gift card for their time. Participants will also receive information around employment support
- Your contribution can help us report back to the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Accessibility
- Please email us if you would like to participate. We will try and address any specific needs around accessible processes and inclusive participation which are identified to us in advance
To ask questions or sign up, please contact:
Rebecca Ipe : youthstratcoordinator@uvic.ca
Are you a caregiver of a young person between 15-29 years old with lived experience of disability or mental health challenges/history of substance use?
Do you provide care and support in helping them find employment?
We want your input as a caregiver to help us improve employment outcomes and promote inclusive workplaces for youth in British Columbia. Consider participating in research to help inform a Provincial Strategy for the Employment of Youth with Disabilities.
Who can participate?
We are looking for:
- Caregivers of youth with disabilities/mental health challenges/history of substance use
- Caregivers interested in employment outcomes for youth
- Willingness to be audio and video-recorded as part of the research process
What’s involved?
- A virtual, structured group discussion with other caregivers (approx. 2 hours)
- An intake form (approx. 15 minutes)
- All inputs and contributions will be anonymized
- An exploration of key themes around gaps/barriers and best practices for the employment of youth with disabilities
Potential Benefits
- Participants will receive a pre-paid $50 Visa/Debit gift card for their time. Participants will also receive information around employment support
- Your contribution can help us report back to the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Accessibility
- Please email us if you would like to participate. We will try and address any specific needs around accessible processes and inclusive participation which are identified to us in advance
To ask more questions, or sign up please contact:
Rebecca Ipe : youthstratcoordinator@uvic.ca