Eligibility & Expectations
Applications for the Good Foot Forward program are now closed.
Program Participants must:
Self-identify as neurodivergent:
Special consideration will be given to individuals who identify with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
Commitment to Program Schedule:
Participants must have open availability Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm for the entire 9-month duration of the program.
Attendance at all scheduled sessions is mandatory, with exceptions only for illnesses, emergencies or pre-approved absences.
In-Person Participation:
Participants must be able to attend the program in person. This includes attending all sessions, workshops, and meetings as scheduled.
Full Program Commitment:
Participants must commit to completing the entire 9-month program. This includes attending all required sessions and achieving the necessary 320 hours of participation.
Participants who fail to meet attendance or engagement expectations may not be eligible to continue in the program. Participants are expected to engage fully with all aspects of the program, including training, workshops, job shadowing, activities and coaching sessions. Commitment to personal and professional growth is essential for success in this program.
Exclusive Program Participation:
Participants cannot be actively enrolled in any other program funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) during their time in the Good Foot Forward program.
Participation Requirements:
To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the Good Foot Forward program and meet the required deliverables, it is essential that applicants are able to participate in all aspects of the program, including the Courier Job Shadowing component. This portion of the program involves physical tasks such as navigating city streets on foot, carrying heavy packages (up to 20 lbs.) and walking up flights of stairs in order to efficiently delivery packages. As a result, applicants must be physically capable of completing this part of the program to be eligible for participation.
Required Documentation:
Participants must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.