OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Education and training
Intro to public speaking
A six-week course that provides foundation and importance of communication skills and speaking to an audience.
Skills 4 Life:
This 12 week skills training program aims to provide lifestyle improvements for individuals with disabilities to live a barrier-free life, using various training methods, including workshops, seminars, hands-on training, and skill-based mentorships.
An Accessible voice in Broadcasting
This 20-week hands-on introduction to radio broadcast course offers in-depth training on the fundamentals of radio broadcasting for individuals with disabilities. Students have the opportunity to create content, interview people, and learn about editing and other technical aspects.
Job readiness
Hands on training with basic job readiness skills including: resume building, job searching, interview skills, appropriate job etiquette. Program will include a volunteer placement. The duration and hours per program will be confirmed upon registration and may vary based on the time of the year and enrollment.
Our Students Will
- Learn how to operate studio equipment and the theory behind it
- Use digital audio editing software
- Discover on-air presentation, news and sports writing and accessible content
- Graduate with eligibility for internship opportunities
Connect 4 Wellness
Connect 4 Wellness is a 12-week virtual peer support mental wellness program. This program will effectively support individuals with disabilities ages 18 and up in the following areas: teaching and practicing self-care skills, social skills, health promotion, coping strategies, and advocacy.
SERVICES
Advocacy & Referral
Service Coordination & referrals to other suitable community programs and services and relevant resources are provided to our clients.
Education and Training for the public
We provide workshops for corporations, organizations, and schools on sensitivity training and other select topics
Counselling and Support
We partner with qualified professionals to provide counselling, as well as have support groups & mentorship programs.
As a registered charity, Connect 4 Life serves Peel, Halton and the GTA, with various training programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
