got winter plans?

Have fun, make friends AND learn awesome job skills!

What ONLINE Training Grounds Offers:

MEET new friends. 
LEARN about staying safe at work, food handling, and customer service.
FIND OUT how to get a job and keep it.

2022 Program Details:

WHEN: Mondays 10-11 AM  or  Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 PM
Sessions are 7 weeks long. ​
WHERE: Wherever YOU are on Zoom!
COST: $145 for seven sessions  
For more information: 
​call: 519-994-3563 or 
​email: [email protected]
MONDAY SESSIONS:
January 10th
January 17th
January 24th
January 31st
February 7th
February 14th
February 28th    ​
Tuesday SESSIONS:
January 11th 
January 18th
January 25th
February 1st 
February 8th
February 15th
February 22nd
Register online right here (scroll down)
Registration deadline: January 7, 2022

Participants: 
  • Are 18 years or older with a developmental disability.
  • Can follow instructions.
  • Work well with others in small groups.
  • Enjoy helping and serving customers.

For More Information:

Callahan Stewart, Social Service Worker / Program Manager, J.O.E.

J.O.E. Online Trainee Registration:

Please share information about yourself so you can have the best experience possible at J.O.E. The information that you provide with this form may be shared with volunteers, Program Facilitators or Coordinators and the Project Manager. Information provided on this form will not be shared outside of the organization. 

    J.O.E. Trainee:

    Parent / Guardian / Primary Support Staff:

    Emergency Contact (other than parents):

    Trainee Communication Capabilities:

    Please indicate your current communication capabilities.

    Trainee Profile:

    ​Please provide any additional comments in order for us to communicate best with you.
    Please tell us something about what you like the most and what you don’t like. 
    ​What goals would you like to reach through your experience with J.O.E.?
    ​Is there anything else you wish to tell us about yourself to make your training experience at J.O.E. successful?

    Media Consent for Participant:
    For photographs/ videos to be taken of me at the discretion of the Staff at J.O.E. I consent to these photographs/videos to be used for the purpose of promotion through social media platforms, on the J.O.E. website, on printed promotional materials and otherwise, such as during promotional presentations, during promotional campaigns. I also consent to having photographs/videos that I have made be used on social media platforms, on the J.O.E. website, and on printed promotional materials. I fully understand that these photos/videos may identify me as a person involved with J.O.E. and in turn may identify me as a person with a disability. I waive my rights for compensation for the use of my photographs/videos/art.
    Your registration will be complete on receipt of this online form and your Training Grounds fee. 

J.O.E. Training Grounds Grads Say...

“I really like making the coffee and selling muffins. I love to work with customers, especially getting the tips. I’ve been getting so many tips that I’ve saved up souvenir money for my trip!”  

“I learned how to make coffee and I like serving food to the customers. I feel like I’ve got more skills by coming to the program. Everybody was easy to get along with.“