Supported Employment - combines a real job in the community with on-going supports necessary to maintain their jobCommunity Services
Adult Literacy Program
The Adult Literacy program offers courses in Reading, Writing, Math, Pre-Ged, Ged, Upgrading, Computer Literacy, and High School credits. The classroom, located at 5-603 Main Street E, Swan River, operates from 12:30-4:30pm Monday to Friday and on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm. The Adult Literacy Program runs from September to May 29th and the Partnership Program (High School Credits) runs from September to June 30th. There are no registration or tuition fees and the materials and supplies are provided. Students have a Pentium Computer, Colour DeskJet Printer, Software, and Internet access available to them.
Volunteer tutors are trained on location and their help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact the Instructor/Coordinator Carole Didyk at (204) 734 - 9391 or (204) 734 - 3133.
Swan Valley Association for Community Living
The Swan Valley Association for Community Living is an organization founded in 1961. It is an organization that develops services for people who have been labeled as having a mental disability.
The ACL strives to advocate and assist the individual who has been labeled as living with a mental disability, in achieving his or her own potential for independence, personal growth, development and ability to enjoy life. They encourage and support these individuals in articulating and realizing their rights and aspirations. They promote each individual's potential, identify service gaps, and educate the general public for a better understanding and acceptance of these individuals. The ACL monitors responsibility in relation to existing services for people with a mental disability.
ACL supported programs
Supported Employment - combines a real job in the community with on-going supports necessary to maintain their job
Connections - a network of families that help others to understand their needs regarding individuals of any age who live with a mental disability
Project Inclusion - integrating individuals with mental disabilities who are nearing retirement, into activities within the community which would occupy their leisure hours
Day Programs - developing and maintaining functional skills that are age and ability appropriate to assist persons in participating more fully in day to day activities within the community
Homes - residential facilities which provide a variety of people with a warm and inviting "home", group homes have paid staff which provide training and 24 hour supervision to meet the individual needs of the residents.
Manitoba Youth Job Centre
The Manitoba Youth Job Centre offers FREE referral services to members of the private or business sector and to unemployed youth or students. Based on skills and interest MYJC is able to match youth to positions employers have registered with the centre. In the past, this has proven to be mutually beneficially for students and employers. The MYJC also offers job search skills, resume writing and interview preparation workshops for groups or individuals, free of charge.
The MYJC's summer activities include Hire-A-Student Week (July 5-10), employer and school visits, involvement in the Northwest Round-up & Exhibition (July 24-26), and decorating day (Wednesday, June 25)
For more information please contact Stacy at the Committee Room of the Town of Swan River Office or call (204) 734-4749.