A job skills program for students with developmental disabilities at NorQuest College's Edmonton campus will continue.
The future of the Transitions to Employment program was in jeopardy after reductions to federal employment preparation funding. The year-long experience for young adults with developmental disabilities helps prepare them for work and offers job experience.
Andrea Silvestri's son Jacob was set to start the program this month and would have gained resume writing skills and completing a work placement, along with forming friendships with peers in the same situation as him.
The news of the cancellation of the program in August was a blow for the family and Jacob who is eligible for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) due to a mild cognitive disability.
"So happy that it's happening, disappointed that it had to come to this with parents fighting and advocating for our kids, but glad that hopefully they're going to be able to still salvage somewhat of the year," she said in an interview with CBC.
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