Employment Program

Kazi Employment Program

The Employment program objectives include:

• Reduce barriers to employment for LGBTQ and people living with HIV and support clients as they enter the workforce
• Provides confidential support and information to help you make informed choices and set realistic employment goals
• To increase client knowledge of their options related to education and employment opportunities
• To inform clients about employment rights and workplace accommodation

The Kazi program provides the following:

• The Kazi Employment Counsellor will give you one-on-one support with:
  • Understanding policies about receiving ODSP/OW supports, going to school and finding work while receiving ODSP/OW supports
  • Providing information about applying to schools and training options such as college, university, apprenticeship, ESL, upgrading and applying for student loans
  • The development of résumés, cover letters, job search skills and gaining interview and networking skills
  • Changing careers and learning about the job you would like to get
  • Learning about your rights in the workplace and requesting workplace accommoda­tions
  • How to access health benefits or maintain your current workplace benefits
• Workshops – Kazi provides a five-day workshop series called Journey to Employment. This workshop series will help you prepare to find a job in a confidential learning environment with your peers. 

Helen Ford Gordon
Employment Counsellor
Phone: 416-977-9955, ext. 270
Email: h.fordgordon@black-cap.com