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. (20 minutes)
- Attend a virtual information and pre-screening session. (45 minutes)
- We will share information about the Good Foot Forward program
- You will have an opportunity to ask questions
- We will use breakout rooms to conduct a brief pre-screening questionaire with you to confirm your suitability for the program
- Attend an in person interview. (1 hour)
- You will meet with Program Staff at our office
- We will ask you some questions about your working and learning styles
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 meet minimum 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
- Coaching provided for employment partner
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