The Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD)  is designed to assist individuals with a disability acquire the skills, experience and support necessary to successfully prepare for, enter or remain in the work force. Services include employment counselling and assessment, employment planning, pre-employment training, post-secondary education, skills training, technical aids and other supports assist individuals obtain access to job opportunities and training. This program is cost-shared with Human Resources Social Development Canada.

Who does it serve?

Current Programs funded under LMAPD which are delivered by the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment  include:

• Training and Employment Services:
   

  • offers support to individuals in obtaining their first post- secondary training or employment
     

  • staff work with individuals to develop and implement their employment plan.
     

  • individuals wishing to access these services should contact HRLE and request an enhanced screening and assessment (ESA).
     

    • individuals completing Level 3 High School should contact HRLE in January of the year they will be graduating.
       

  • a provincial waiting list is maintained for those wishing to access funding for post-secondary training.
     

• Job Trainer Support:
   

  • eligible individuals who have a developmental disability may avail of  this support to help them obtain employment.
     

  • individuals wishing to access this support should contact HRLE and request an enhanced screening and assessment (ESA).
     

  • community groups (usually employment corporations), work in a particular community to develop jobs for eligible participants.
    
     

• Community Partnerships:
   

  • The Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment provides funding to  community agencies across Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver employment support services for eligible clients of the department.
     

  • For the names of agencies offering this service in your area please contact the Human Resources, Labour and Employment office in your area.

 Labour Market and Career Information Hotline
1-800-563-6600 (TTY: 1-866-729-4685)
LMCIHotline@gov.nl.ca
at
http://www.lmiworks.nl.ca/