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Become an Employer For SeizeABILITY!

Are you an employer looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining access to eager, trained, and motivated young talent?

SeizeABILITY! is an innovative eight-week employment, government-funded program combining career planning, hands-on work experience, and online skills training. We are seeking employer partners to host participants for 4-week, wage-subsidized placements. This is your chance to help youth living with epilepsy and related conditions gain valuable work experience—while receiving support and benefits as an employer.

Why Partner with SeizeABILITY?

  • Wage Subsidies
    We’ll subsidize participants’ wages during the 4-week placement—making it a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for your organization.

  • Pre-screened & Trained Participants
    All participants are job-ready and have completed specialized training focused on career development, workplace accommodations, disclosure strategies, and more.

  • Support Your Community
    Your participation directly supports youth with epilepsy as they build confidence and prepare for long-term employment success.

  • Strengthen Workplace Inclusion
    Hosting a SeizeABILITY! participant sends a strong message about your commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

"A graphic for Epilepsy Toronto’s SeizeABILITY! employment program targeting employers. The top half features a diverse group of five professionals in an office setting, raising their fists in celebration. Below, bold text reads, 'Become a SeizeABILITY! Employer,' with 'ABILITY' highlighted in green. The listed employer benefits, each with a checkmark icon, include: wage subsidies, pre-screened and trained employees, and the opportunity to provide youth with relevant workplace experience. A call-to-action button labeled 'Contact Us' is followed by the email address 'michelle@epilepsytoronto.org.' At the bottom right, a smiling woman wearing glasses and a hijab holds a smartphone while raising her fist. The Government of Canada logo appears with a funding acknowledgment for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

“The SeizAbility Program has had a profound impact on the Seizure & Brain Injury Centre by strengthening our capacity as an organization while enriching our culture with resilience, talent, and lived experience. Providing meaningful workplace opportunities to individuals living with epilepsy has been nothing short of transformative. We sincerely hope the experience has been equally impactful for those who have been part of our organization, supporting their confidence, skills, and career development. Given its success, we truly believe the SeizAbility Program has the potential to become a provincial employment model, demonstrating how inclusive workplaces can empower individuals and strengthen communities.”

– Brittany Roberge (Employer from Cohort 1 – 6)

Program Details

  • Participants: Youth (16-30 years old) eager to learn and contribute.
  • Placement Duration: 4 weeks (20 hours per week).
  • Start Dates: 4-week work placements will take place alternating months through to March 2026. For specific dates, please email [email protected].
  • Types of Roles: Reception, filing, digitization, administration, labour, sales, customer service, and more.
  • Hiring Flexibility: Employers can take on as many participants as they wish (8 per cohort available).

Get Involved

If you’re interested in offering a placement or want to learn more about becoming an employer, we’d love to hear from you.
Email [email protected] to start the conversation or fill out an enquiry form below, and our team will contact you.

SeizeABILITY! Employer form

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