DIsabilty Programs

Programming

Centra Cam has been supporting individuals with Developmental Disabilities since 1979. We offer programs in Employment Preparation, on the job site support through our Employment Placement Program and Community Access.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SERVICES

All individuals supported by Centra Cam are funded through PDD. Applications for PDD Services can be accessed online through MyAlbertaSupports.ca.
If you are currently PDD eligible you can reach out to your PDD Caseworker regarding services.
See link below for more information.

How to apply

Employment Services

We offer individuals training through job readiness and skill development. We have over 30 amazing employers within our community and we are continually exploring new opportunities!

Personal Development

Basic computer skills and internet safety
Academic skill training or maintenance
Healthy living skill building: nutrition education, physical activity
Life Skills Training: food preparation training, food safety training, janitorial work, money skills, safety training, learner’s permit
Client development sessions: healthy relationships, train safety, public speaking, on-site job coaching, etc.
Workability Theme Activities: time management, communication, honesty, Dress for Success, Internet Safety, etc.

Career Exploration and Resume Building

Work Site Tours
Work Experiences
Interest Inventories
Pre-Employment Training and Resume Building activities: volunteer work, fundraisers community involvement and small group training

We offer training and support in the following areas:

Maintaining a Job
Liaising with employer

Research has shown that many individuals with developmental disabilities lose their jobs due to lack of social skills rather than lack of job skills. Our long term support of both client and employer provides a bridge to help both parties over the rough times.

As a result of our long term support, many of our clients who otherwise would not have been able to maintain employment have experienced success.

The Employment Department offers Training and support in the following areas:

Job Search Process

Interest Assessments
Work site Tours
Training on Appropriate Work Site Behaviour and Appearance
Work Experiences & Resume Building Activities
Assisted Job Search & Interview Skills Training

Training on the Job

On Site Job Coaching Support to Learn the specifics of the job
Staff Support to Maintain Employment

Odd Job

Hands on Training with Odd Job Opportunities
Snow Shovelling
Yard Clean up – Spring and Fall
Lawn Mowing

If you are looking for services

Community Access

Community Access offers opportunities for individuals to be active community members through volunteering and accessing events and facilities in the City of Camrose. We encourage individuals to become active in our community through:

Physical activities—walking the trails/parks, swimming, biking, exercise classes

Social activities—games, dances, community events, volunteering

Personal development—art classes, musical activities, use of technology, sensory activities, cooking, tours, etc.

Programming

Employment Services

Community Access

Centra Cam Vocational Training Association