About Careers for Inclusion.
Careers for Inclusion has had the privilege of delivering the Ontario Disability Employment Support Program on behalf of the Ministry of Community and Social Services since 2004.
As part of the Employment Services Transformation in Ontario, in Partnership with Serco Canada and MLITSD, (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development), we continue to offer our expertise in Specialized Services throughout Simcoe County.
How We Help
With extensive experience in Simcoe’s County’s ever growing employer base, the continuing development of new employer relations and experience locating appropriate work for our clients, we are well equipped and experienced to help YOU GET A JOB!
Our specialized one on one service and maintaining a personal connection, supports clients every step of the way. When you celebrate reaching your job goal, we are there to support your success for the long term and help you to maintain your job!
Demonstrating sensitivity and the ability to establish a rapport with individuals, employers and community partners, provides a wrap around approach to service delivery, resulting in positive employment outcomes.
Our Team
Peggy Crane
Executive Director
It is my passion and privilege to support persons of diverse abilities in obtaining and maintaining paid competitive employment. We seek to match individuals with job opportunities in their communities that meet with their particular goal, skillset and experience and we believe the right fit will also assist to promote wellness and inclusion.
I bring over 25 years of experience in providing Specialized Employment Supports to Simcoe County and look forward to continuing to build employer relationships which in turn creates job opportunities for our clients. An inclusive workplace is a positive, respectful, and productive workplace! Community partners also share our passion for assisting clients to reach their full potential.
Gemma Servidio
Manager of Employment Services, Career Development Consultant
I am very honoured and blessed to be part of the Careers for Inclusion team. I have over 20 years of experience working with diversified individuals in a variety of settings. Prior to working with Careers for Inclusion, I have significant experience as an educator, teaching and tutoring individuals with disabilities, including work related injuries as well as the Social Service field as a Family Support Worker. Further, I enjoy my role of Chairperson and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Checkered Door Academy, a community agency that serves local Youth and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Social Communication Difficulties, who are transitioning to adulthood.
As a graduate of York University with a Bachelor of Sociology Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree, my experience in education and social services, partnered with the knowledge and hands on experience as a parent of a child with a disability, I bring a unique skill set to Careers for Inclusion.
My role as Employment Services Manager as well as Career Development Consultant, provides opportunity for me to use my skills and experience to train and mentor staff in the provision of services to our client base, assisting in achieving positive employment outcomes.
I enjoy connecting with community partners and potential employers, working in partnership to provide a wrap-around approach to support in reducing barriers and enhancing employment success!
Dustin Gao
Career Development Consultant
I am honoured to be part of the Careers for Inclusion team in assisting individuals to realize and achieve their potential. I am a graduate of the University of Ottawa, Telfer School of Management with a specialization in Finance. Through the course of my career, I found a fulfillment in assisting others to achieve their goals. This eventually led me to becoming a Career Development Consultant where I am able to assist individuals to identify and overcome barriers through the collaboration of community partners and the support that Careers for Inclusion has to offer. I understand the uncertainty of unemployment, and the struggles that come with it; for this reason, I strive to emulate the same support and an even greater level of compassion which I received in my times of need. Please allow me to be part of your journey in seeking employment, together.
