Manitoba Possible’s Northern Employment Preparation Services, originally known as the Thompson Supported Employment Program or T-SEP, has expanded.

After more than 30 years, it was extended to include all communities north of the 53rd parallel.  It was done to recognize that people in the north and rural locations can face additional barriers to employment.

Alyssa Wiebe, (Weeb) Program Coordinator for Rural Services of Manitoba Possible outlines the goals of the employment program.

“Our primary goal is to support people experiencing various employment in finding jobs that are sustainable and fit within their interest. We want to help program participants in reaching full independence within their workplaces and becoming gainfully employed. Our secondary goal is also to support employers in becoming more inclusive and to help them with finding employees that are a good fit for their business.

Wiebe went on to say that employees in their program often do not need any special accommodations to be part of a work place.

She says they also tend to be dedicated employees who remain with employers for longer periods of time.

For the complete interview with Wiebe, catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.