Apply for a Skills Society Employee Education Award
Skills Society employees who are currently enrolled in or are considering post-secondary education can apply for an Employee Education Award valued at $500. The purpose of the Skills Society Employee Education Award is to foster leadership development by supporting employees in participating in formal post-secondary education programs that further their learning and growth in the field of disability studies and/or leadership.
With an aim of equity, half of all Employee Education Awards are reserved for employees who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC). Skills Society values diversity, equity and social justice. As part of this value we strive to boost and support BIPOC leaders within our community, continue to learn and work together on anti-racist allyship, and actively participate in systems change initiatives.
Award Terms of Reference
The Skills Society Employee Education Award is given to full or part-time employees attending or considering attending a post-secondary education program (includes post-secondary certificates) in a program of study that relates to disability studies, social services, and/or leadership. Employees who hold positions that have inconsistent or not guaranteed hours (for example casual support, community support worker flex position) are not eligible to apply for this award.
Eligible employees must have worked with Skills Society a minimum of one year prior to the date of application.
An individual may only receive one award per year. Preference will be given to those who have not previously received an award.
Number of Awards: 6
*3 are reserved for employees who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color
Value: $500
Application & Reporting
Applicants are required to submit proof of enrollment or acceptance in a post-secondary program prior to disbursement of the award. Acceptance must show dates of enrollment. Successful applicants have until October 1, 2024 to submit proof of enrollment.
Recipients are committed to working for Skills Society for a year following completion of their program
In alignment with Skills Society Privacy Policy, certain elements of the personal information may be shared for publicity or reporting purposes with the public or donors. For details on the use and disclosure of this information contact the Awards Committee Chair at awards@skillssociety.ca.
Adjudication
The Awards Adjudication Committee is made up of diverse Skills Society stakeholders, including people served, staff, board members, and members of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. The Awards Adjudication Committee will consider the connection between the applicant’s program with the vision, mission and work of Skills Society. The committee may also take into consideration demonstrated leadership and community service efforts of the applicant that advance Skills Society’s mission and vision as secondary selection criteria.
Deadline for submission is February 21, 2024. Applicants will be notified prior to May 2024.