If you have a disability, our Vocational Assessments find jobs that are matched to your unique aptitudes, interests and abilities.
Are you are trying to find a career direction or looking for work in a new field or industry? A Vocational Assessment could help identify the right job for you!
Vocation refers to education or training for a particular job and the required skills. A Vocational Assessment identifies occupations that are consistent with your aptitudes, interests, skills and physical abilities. The assessment results will provide you with realistic decision making for training, education and employment options.
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How do I know if I need a Vocational Assessment?
There are no universal signs that identify when a Vocational Assessment is needed, but they are typically helpful if you:
- Have a learning, developmental or physical disability
- Are having difficulty deciding on post-secondary options
- Are unsure of the right career path
- Would like to change careers but are unsure of the right fit
- Need to return to work after an accident or injury
If you often think “I wish I knew what I wanted to do,” or need help identifying what you’re able to do, a Vocational Assessment could be right for you.
What will a Vocational Assessment tell me?
A Vocational Assessment will help you find a job you love by identifying your strengths, interests and career options.
Specifically, our process identifies:
- Transferable skills
- Vocational interests
- Academic abilities
- Suitable occupations
At the end of the assessment, you will have a report that clearly identifies jobs that match your skills, interests and abilities.
How long does a Vocational Assessment take?
To make sure we build accurate learning and skills profiles, we split our assessments into three-hour sessions that last three days. Each assessment is tailored to suit your individual needs, however most assessments follow a similar path:
Session 1
Academic testing
(3 hours)
You complete tests designed to discover your academic abilities, such as reading, writing and literacy. These tests are designed to determine your learning strengths and challenges.
Session 2
Skills testing
(3 hours)
We assess your skills and aptitudes with “hands-on” tests that measure your motor skills, physical abilities, behavioral observations and interests. These tests are designed to identify your employment skillset and interests.
Session 3
Feedback and Review
(1 hour)
We review the results of the tests with you, and give you the opportunity to provide feedback to the assessor. Our team will explain the tests results to you in detail, and answer any questions you may have.
At the end of session 3, you will have:
- A detailed profile of your academic abilities
- A clear understanding of job options that match your aptitudes
- A list of specific jobs and occupations that match your learning profile and skillset
After you’ve had the chance to review the assessments with our staff, we create your final report. Each report is usually between 10-15 pages and contains the complete results of your vocational assessments, as well as recommendations for jobs that are matched to your skills and aptitudes.
Most clients receive their final report one to two weeks after completing the Feedback and Review stage.
JVS Toronto’s Vocational Assessments give you everything to need to immediately start looking for jobs that are right for you.
Call us today for a free phone consultation
To know if a Vocational Assessment is the right choice for you, call our office today:
(416) 649-1600
pave@jvstoronto.org
Our offices are open between 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.
A short conversation over the phone with our staff will identify if an assessment is suitable for you.
Book an Assessment
Career Counselling
$150 per hour
Establish your educational and career performance profile by identifying your likes, interests and abilities.
- Individual career counselling
Vocational Assessment
$1,300
Identify occupations that are consistent with your aptitudes, interests and physical abilities.
- Academic profile
- Skills and aptitudes profile
- Specific career path & job suggestions
Psychovocational Assessment
$3,750
Understand your learning and employment profile with a complete psychological assessment that is designed to help you make realistic decisions about educational, training and career options.
- Psychological profile
- Academic profile
- Skills and aptitudes profile
- IQ and intellectual assessment
Psychovocational Assessment – for Adults
Understand your learning profile, career competencies and abilities.
Psychovocational Assessments provide a full understanding of your learning and employment profiles, and is designed to help you make realistic decisions about training and career choices.
Psychovocational Assessments help identify:
- Learning profiles, academic skills, and vocational aptitudes and interests
- Areas of strength and challenges to occupational success
- Learning disabilities, cognitive delays, attentional problems and mental health concerns
A Psychovocational Assessment will give you all the results of a Vocational Assessment, with the addition of an in-depth psychological profile that gives you a fuller understanding of your capabilities.
To know if a Psychovocational Assessment is the right choice for you, call our office today. A short conversation over the phone with our staff will identify if an assessment is suitable for you.
(416) 649-1600
pave@jvstoronto.org
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