Peel Career Assessment Services

Peel Career Assessment Services
Mississauga, Ontario

Work Assessments & Work Hardening

PCAS Inc. provides individualized, work-oriented programs designed to progressively improve a participant's strength, endurance, level of productivity, and work capacity.

Benefits

  • Work hardening/work conditioning

  • Individualized vocational counselling

  • Upgraded computer and other marketable skills

  • Essential skills development

  • Preparation for competitive employment

Audience & Who We Serve

    Ontario Works Recipients WSIB / Insurance Recipients / Self-Referrals
This program is for individuals who are receiving support from Ontario Works, private insurance companies and WSIB. Self-referrals are also accepted for those individuals who are not receiving assistance from any of the above. It is useful for those who are evaluating or re-evaluating their career direction and a return to work in his/her previous place or employment or in a new job. This includes individuals who have:
  • Enjoyed success in past jobs and are seeking re-entry after a period of unemployment
  • A language barrier or learning disability
  • Been dissatisfied with previous jobs
  • Just entered the work force
  • Experienced extended periods of unemployment

 Controlled Work Environments

  • Light industrial

  • Computer, Customer Service & Office Services

 

 Participants are provided with

  • Current work experience

  • An opportunity to develop physical and emotional stamina to progress toward employment

  • Ways to overcome identified barriers to employment

  • An opportunity to develop competitive work habits, i.e. punctuality, attendance, response to supervision, getting along with peers/co-workers and an ability to problem solve and work independently

  • Insight into their current ability to learn new skills and tolerance levels

  • Increased self-esteem and independence 

Referral Process:

All referrals must be initiated by your Caseworker. Please speak with your Caseworker if you are interested in participating in this program.

If you do not have a Caseworker:

  • Click on the referral form below

  • Print and mail, fax or email the completed form to:

Intake Department

Peel Career Assessment Services Inc.

975 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P9

Fax: 905-670-3399

 

E-mail: services@peelcareer.com - ensure that your subject line reads "NEW REFERRAL"

 

REFERRAL FORM: PCAS Referral Form