The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop has long offered Supported Employment services for many participants, and although 2020 has been a year of great challenges, the organization has seen surprising growth.
鈥淭hroughout the summer of this year we鈥檝e seen requests for our services nearly double from the summer of 2019,鈥� stated Employment Coordinator Meagan McLeod.
鈥淲e do have individuals employed by private businesses in the City, but the large growth has come from our Work Crew,鈥� added McLeod. 鈥淭he Work Crew has taken on quite a bit of yard work 鈥� both residential and commercial 鈥� so we鈥檝e been able to add a couple more individuals to the crew as well as some upgraded equipment. We are so grateful to the community for their support.鈥�
The Wor-Kin Shop鈥檚 Supported Employment program provides support for individuals who need just a little extra support in finding success on the job.
鈥淎ll of the individuals we are working with in the Supported Employment program are paid at the market rate, meaning minimum wage or above,鈥� said Wor-Kin Shop Executive Director Jeff Richards.
鈥淭he program helps our folks find meaningful work in the community, and their goal is to bring value to their employers, no different than any other employee.鈥�
For more information on the Wor-Kin Shop鈥檚 Supported Employment services, please reach out to Meagan McLeod at 306-842-3411 or visit the Wor-Kin Shop online at www.wor-kin.com, or find them on social media.
