Good Foot Forward Employment & Training Program
At a Glance
- No cost to participants
- Participants must meet all eligibility criteria
- Open availability Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm required
- Small groups for a tailored learning experience
- Paid job shadowing experience (Phase 1)
- Paid work placement experience (Phase 2)
The Good Foot Forward Employment & Training Program offers a tailored learning experience for neurodivergent individuals looking to gain employability skills and work experience.
Participants progress through two phases of the program in an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages learning, skill-building, and independence needed for job readiness.
Please note, Good Foot is not offering program participants a Courier job as part of this program.
Recruitment Process
- Fill out the application form.
- Attend a mandatory information session.
- You will receive information about the program and have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Program Staff will meet with applicants in small groups to ensure understanding of program requirements and applicant eligibility.
- Attend an interview and intake session.
- You will meet with Program Staff who will ask you questions to help determine your suitability for the program.
- We will work with you to complete required program paperwork.
Phase 1
- Interactive in-class learning
- 1:1 support meetings with program staff
- Individualized support with life and job skills
- Job coaching
- Job shadowing sessions with a trained peer Training Facilitator
- Apply skills learned in the classroom to a real-world work environment
- Peer Training Facilitators are neurodivergent members of Good Foot Delivery’s Courier team
- Activity Days
Participants must attend all required sessions and achieve the necessary 320 hours of participation for Phase 1 to move onto Phase 2.
Phase 2
- Paid work placement with one of Good Foot’s employment partners
- 1:1 support meetings as needed
Please note that Good Foot Forward is an Employment & Training Program and does not guarantee permanent employment within the organization or external job placement upon completion.
Have questions about Good Foot Forward?
Email us at programs@goodfootdelivery.com