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Juli Stevenson

Program Manager of Personalized Supports & Community Employment
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Customized Employment

Working with local businesses to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their employment goals

The Community Employment Program has been very successful in assisting clients to achieve their employment goals. CEP Vocational Counsellors work closely with the individuals to identify their goals and teach the necessary skills to find and maintain long-term employment.  CEP staff provide ongoing support as necessary to ensure successful partnerships for both the employees and employers.  

Our employers include:

  • Alberni Golf Club
  • Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • King Edward Liquor Store
  • Mini Price
  • No Frills
  • Quality Foods
  • Rages Farm
  • Starboard Grill
  • Walmart

Program Staff can be reached by calling 250-724-7155 - Option 2 - Extension 1.

Success Story

Jenna @ PAACL Community Garden

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Sumeet @ Mini-Price Store

Sumeet busy working throughout the pandemic at the Mini Price Store on 3rd Ave. He has been employed at Mini-Price for one year, working 3-4 days per week assisting customers with all this business has to offer... and of course, ensuring physical-distancing & sanitizing.

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Sheldon @ Rages Farm

(Left to Right) Mr. Ivar Rage of Rages Farm, General Manager Derek Bosma and Sheldon have been extremely busy growing top quality English cucumbers at the farm.

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James @ Alberni Golf Club

James cleaning the golf carts at the Alberni Golf Club located out Cherry Creek

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Ken @ Starboard Grill

Happy smiles from Ken (R.) as he’s back to work with Chef Brad DeClercq (L.) at the Starboard Grill Restaurant located at Harbour Quay

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Taylor @ King Edward Liquor Store

(left to right) Taylor and Ken practicing social distancing at the King Edward Liquor Store

Success Story

Kimberley @ Quality Foods

Kim (middle) is pleased to be back to work at Quality Foods with her supervisor Jill (right) and Store Manager Steve (left).

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Karen @ Tyler's No Frills

Karen (middle) again is very pleased to be back to work at Tyler’s No Frills with Laurie (left) and of course Tyler (right).

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Karen @ Walmart

Here is Karen and Diane practicing social distancing during her first day back at Walmart

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Ken Rudd & Dawn Mills

Brad and Ken have created a great working friendship over the years. Dawn started her dishwasher position in the spring of 2017. Dawn finds the kitchen a busy jovial place to work.

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James @ Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce

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James Vezina

James has many duties such as detailing boats, pouring oil, shop clean-up and cleaning tools.  It has been a very successful position for both employer and employee.

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