Vocational Assessment Program


 

Employment Preparation Centre


The Employment Preparation Centre (EPC) is a comprehensive vocational program offered at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD). The EPC has operated since 1957. Primary functions and responsibilities of the program include:

  • Providing vocational evaluation, community-based work experience and employment placement services
  • Assisting with the establishment of career goals that match an individual’s interests, abilities, aptitudes and physical abilities
  • Providing information related to the current job market
  • Assisting people to make informed choices about education and employment
  • Exploring job accommodation and technical aids, such as ergonomic seating
  • Providing on-the-job training and follow-up services based on each individual’s needs


 

Vocational Assessment Program


Provides participants answers to questions developed in individual assessment plans which may include:

  • Interests
  • Academics
  • Aptitudes
  • Transferable skills
  • Work habits
  • Tolerance levels

Provides participants with the opportunity to explore labour market demands and ability to enter or re-enter the competitive job market by:
Developing appropriate career goals
Exploring potential further education/training
Determining job accommodation/technical device needs


 

Assessment Options

Basic Assessment


Suited for: Individuals with a recent work history who wish to explore their potential for a predetermined, specific vocational goal
Testing administered: Aptitude and Academics
Duration: One full day

Intermediate Assessment
Suited for:
Individuals with a recent work history who seek to develop realistic vocational interests
Testing administered:
Interests, Aptitudes and Academics
Career exploration
Labour market research
Transferable skills
Duration
One week, half days

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Comprehensive Assessment
Suited for:
Individuals with a limited or outdated work history who wish to explore their readiness for employment

Testing administered:
Interests, Aptitudes and Academics, job samples
Career exploration
Labour market research
Transferable skills
An individual’s physical and/or cognitive stamina will also be assessed
Duration:
Three weeks, half days

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For more information contact:
Pat Carriere or Eloise Freitas
Vocational Evaluator
Employment Preparation Centre
825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1M5
Telephone: (204) 975-3116 (Pat)
Or 975-3115 (Eloise)
e-mail: pcarriere@smd.mb.ca
email: efreitas@smd.mb.ca
www.smd.mb.ca

SMD Services is funded through:
Easter Seals
Province of Manitoba
United Way
Generous Gifts from Manitobans