Employment
The PARC employment program provides employment opportunities to members – many who have not worked in years. This program is supported by a partnership with the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses.
First Opportunity: Our coffee bar service provides a gentle introduction to daily work and other opportunities.
Maintenance & Reception: Members seeking employment experience, opportunities and training keep the building in shape, staff busy reception desks, and numerous other tasks that need to be done from one day to the next. All PARC employees receive Workplace Hazardous Materials Training from PARC’s in-house peer trainer.
The Silver Brush Painting Company: PARC & Houselink Community Homes have launched a Social Purpose Enterprise! This is the result of a successful feasibility study with members and staff and a first place finish in the 2008 Toronto Enterprise Funds business plan competition. Ontario Trillium Foundation start up funding came next to assist with Silver Brush goals of providing long term full and part-time employment that builds trade skills and provides on the job training for PARC and Houselink members.
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