Publisher: Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Topics:  Supported Employment Practice – Inclusive Employment, Supported Employment Practice-Best Practices, Pathways-Professional Development, Pathways-Career Pathways, Pathways-Mentorship, Pathways-Job Readiness, Workplace Solutions – Accessibility & Universal Design, Workplace Solutions – Accommodations, Workplace Solutions – Jobseeker and Employee Engagement, Workplace Solutions – Disability Specific Workplace Inclusion
Year published: 2021
Type of resource: Publication

Loblaw has teamed up with Giant Steps Montreal, a school dedicated to the education and inclusion of autistic students, to launch the Polaris Enterprise initiative. The nine-month bilingual program focuses on personal and professional development, with the goal of preparing autistic adults for employment, potentially at Loblaw’s Maxi^® and Provigo^® stores in Quebec, or a similar industry setting. “We’re talking about jobs in retail and distribution centre settings, but also roles in administration, graphic design and a number of other positions,” says Andre. “There is a wide range of possibilities.”

Access the resource here: Opening Doors for Autistic Adults