Career Connection

Career Connection – Community Living Mississauga Skip to content Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Donate Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Web Accessibility by Home About Us Programs Residential Supports Residential Supported Independent Living Choices for Inclusive Living Family Home Residential Support – Purchase of Service Day Supports Community Base Sites Career Connection Job Path HIRE Program Community on Campus Social/Recreational Community Engagement Resource Initiative Child and Youth Programs Early Childhood Education Resource Services Summer Teen Activity Program Children’s Summer Support Program Weekend Respite Programs Futures Community Supports Service Coordination Information Sessions Parent/Family Groups Planning Services Sibling Workshop Careers Get involved Volunteer Volunteer/Student Training Fundraising Events Make a Donation Membership Links/Resources Contact us Complaint Process Complaint Process Plain Language Version Whistleblowers Policy ReportON Employee Login iConnect Board Portal Career Connection Brett 2026-09-08T15:09:05+00:00 Career Connection Career Connection empowers youth and adults to build the skills, confidence, and direction needed to achieve meaningful personal and employment goals. Through individualized support, coaching, and goal planning, our team works alongside people to identify their strengths, explore opportunities, and create realistic pathways toward success. We are committed to supporting people overcome barriers, develop independence, and gain the tools they need to thrive in all areas of life. As Career Connection evolves beyond traditional paid employment supports, we are excited to expand our focus on skill development and work readiness. Our workshops and group-based learning opportunities are designed to enhance essential life and workplace skills, including communication, teamwork, self-advocacy, problem-solving, time management, and career exploration. By providing engaging, practical, and person-centered programming, Career Connection supports people to build a strong foundation for future success in work, volunteer, and everyday life. Career Connection LAUNCH (formerly HIRE) Brett 2026-09-08T14:52:13+00:00 LAUNCH (formerly HIRE) LAUNCH (Launching Youth into Work & Life) works with local schools to promote employment for students who have an intellectual disability. The LAUNCH program supports students in preparing for work in school, at home and in the community. The LAUNCH Program includes: Workshops: for students in-class to learn about work-related topics, career exploration and explore employment goals Summer Employment Program: students secure a paid job for the summer with the support of a job coach. Registration for this program will be posted in February 2027 Year 7 Co-op Observational Support: Identified Year 7 students are connected with a Career Connection staff to meet at 4 different points in the year – beginning of school to identify goals for final year, during first semester co-op placement to provide observational feedback, during second semester co-op placement to provide observational feedback and during the last 1-2 months of school year to support with a transitional plan upon graduation. Eligibility Requirements Be enrolled and attending a Mississauga based high school Meet Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) eligibility requirements Resident of Mississauga Ages 16-25 for the Summer Employment Program only, must be returning to school after summer For more information, please contact us at CareerConnectionCC@clmiss.ca . Fee-for-Service Job Coaching Support Brett 2026-10-15T14:00:47+00:00 Fee-for-Service Job Coaching Support Fee-for-service job coaching supports designed to support people who have an intellectual disability succeed in the workplace. What’s Included: Support with first day/orientation Support through job coaching plan and fade-out model Check-in with employer and servic