Project Search York

For the first time ever the project SEARCH initiative has been brought to the York Region thanks to the partnership efforts of York Catholic District School Board, City of Vaughan, and Community Living York South. A special thank you to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for making this initiative possible with their support and funding. Their funding has enabled Community Living York South to recruit Skills Trainers for the project.

What is Project SEARCH?

Project SEARCH York transition-to-work model is a one-year employment preparation program that will provide youth with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to develop their job skills while working towards employment. Through the partnership between Community Living York South, York Catholic District School Board, and the City of Vaughan, this program will be well supported through its provisions of mentorship, hands-on training, and employment supports.

Meet our Skills Trainers

ellie siegel

English

Ellie has spent the last few years as a Case Manager for individuals with intellectual disabilities and has just completed a year abroad teaching English! Now that she is home, she is excited about her new role at CLYS. Ellie can't wait to meet and work with the students this year. She looks forward to getting to know them and working alongside them as they navigate the workforce for the first time.

Teresa smeskal

English

Teresa is excited to join the Project SEARCH team as a skills trainer. She hopes to grow both personally and professionally in this new role at CLYS and to support the participants in doing the same.