Starting Work

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Congratulations! You have found a job but you need support to become successful in the workplace.

Do you need supports to become employed?

  • Work Supports provides eligible clients with work-related supports to assist with seeking, obtaining, or maintaining employment. Work supports may be provided to assist clients engaging in: paid employment; a combination of paid and non-paid employment; or volunteer work. This can be used to cover such costs as work required clothing, safety wear, and certificate of conduct.
  • Employment Development Supports provides eligible clients additional funding to assist with certain expenses when going to work (e.g., tools, clothing, Code of Conduct Certificate).
  • Work-Related Supports for Persons with Disabilities provides adults with disabilities supports (such as workplace accommodations, adaptations, assistive technology devices, and technical equipment) to a maximum of $5,000 to assist individuals with seeking, obtaining, or maintaining employment.
  • Pre-employment Supports provides eligible clients with support to participate in pre-employment training that may include personal life skills development, career planning, or employment readiness. Training may include a combination of both in-class and on-the-job. This can include childcare, transportation, and equipment.
  • Employment Assistance for Persons with Disabilities provides assistance to eligible individuals with a disability to acquire the skills, experience, and support necessary to successfully prepare for, enter or remain in the workforce. Services include employment counselling and assessment, employment planning, pre-employment training, post-secondary education, skills training, technical aids, and other supports to assist individuals obtain access to job opportunities and training.
  • Child Care Supports may be available if you have a job or are attending school.
    • The first option for childcare is to have your child in a licensed daycare; costs are paid through the Childcare Services Subsidy Program of the Department of Education.
    • However, there may be situations where daycare is not suitable, such as:
      • If your child is too young for daycare;
      • There are no licensed daycares in your area;
      • The hours you require are outside the normal daycare operating hours; or
      • Due to health issues or special needs, your child is unable to attend daycare.
    • If these situations are present, childcare may be paid by the department. Rates are based on the number of hours you require and the number of children that require care.

To obtain more information on supports for starting work, please contact the department at:

If you are eligible for Employment Insurance and are located in St. John’s, Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor, please visit Employment Options.