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L.A.S.T. - Empowering Youth in Transition

L.A.S.T. is a committee comprised of service providers in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows that empower youth as they transition from high school to the next phase of their life. Our goal is to increase employment opportunities for people with diverse abilities.

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L.A.S.T. - Empowering Youth in Transition

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  1. Life After School Transition Committee(L.A.S.T.)is comprised of service providers in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows, that empower youth as they transition from high school to the next phase of their life…(work and/or post secondary training, etc.)KEY STAKEHOLDERS are:Community Living BCMaple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community ServicesMaple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure ServicesMinistry of Children & Family DevelopmentMinistry of Social Development & Social InnovationPivot Point Family Growth CentreposAbilities Association of BCRidge Meadows Association for Community LivingRidge Meadows Recycling SocietySchool District 42Work BC

  2. Some of our committee members …they are rock’n volunteers

  3. The overall unemployment rate in BC is currently 6.9%...for people with diverse abilities, it is between 72% & 80% ! …this is not ok ! We exist to collaboratively inform the community and prospective employers of THE BUSINESS CASE FOR HIRING PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES, and to INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for people with diverse abilities.

  4. Some champion employers in the Ridge Meadows area: • Maple Ridge Liquor Store, Maple Ridge • Marv Jones Honda, Maple Ridge • Objects Inc., Pitt Meadows • Ridge Meadows Community Living, Maple Ridge • Rona, Maple Ridge • Southcoast Millwork, Maple Ridge • The ACT, Maple Ridge • The Real Canadian Superstore, Pitt Meadows • Tim Hortons (230th), Maple Ridge • Value Village, Maple Ridge • Wash World, Maple Ridge • Westgate Flower Garden • West Coast Auto Group, Maple Ridge • What’s On Magazine, Maple Ridge • Anoteck Anodizing, Pitt Meadows • Best Friends Daycare, Pitt Meadows • Blenz Coffee, Maple Ridge • Budget Brake & Muffler, Maple Ridge • Chameleon Restaurant, Maple Ridge • Community Living BC, Port Moody • Corporate Cleaning Services, Maple Ridge • Fraser Valley Truck Parts, Maple Ridge • Fresh Ideas & Solutions, Maple Ridge • Hopcott Premium Meats, Pitt Meadows • Jiffy Lube, Maple Ridge • Kingfishers Waterfront Bar & Grill, Maple Ridge • Liberty Tax, Maple Ridge • Macs Convenience Store (226th), Maple Ridge

  5. Yearly L.A.S.T. plans & participates in 3 key events: TRANSITION FAIR:an evening where families can access information & resources to assist them during transition and with day-to-day needs.2016: Tuesday April 12th Rotunda @ Thomas Haney Secondary SchoolEMPLOYER APPRECIATION: in partnership with L.A.S.T., Rotary @ Work BC, and other community partners - Work BC will host a celebration/recognition of employers that have hired people with diverse abilities; perspectives are shared on the business benefits hiring persons with diverse abilities. 2016: September (date TBA) The ACT Arts Centre & TheatreCOMMUNITY LIVING MONTH CELEBRATION: a freeBBQ where the whole community can join in the celebration of what persons with disabilities bring to our community.2016: Wednesday October 5th The Greg Moore Youth Centre L.A.S.T. also produces (and updates yearly) a comprehensiveresource guide for persons with developmental disabilities; contact us for copies. Dennis_Lacroix@sd42.ca

  6. LAST Committee Dennis_Lacroix@sd42.ca Dennis Lacroix 604-467-1101

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