Here's an example of an employability development project that we have supported in Montérégie.
The project was implemented by the Institut québécois des ressources humaines en horticulture. Since this sector has suffered from a labour shortage, the Institute, in cooperation with other regional partners, has introduced horticultural training specifically intended for persons with disabilities. As the training cost has been absorbed by the school commission, the Opportunities Fund has reimbursed participants' transportation expenses, training materials and other costs directly related to their disabilities. This is a group of persons living with mental disabilities and pervasive behavioural disorders.
The purpose was to promote participants' entry into the regular labour market. And the result: 60% of participants entered the labour market.