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DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Workplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Overview
DuoEmploi offers one-day exploration internships for people with disabilities to facilitate their integration into the workforce and help them discover suitable trades or occupations. Eligible activities include gaining work experience in sectors such as arts, entertainment, retail, and healthcare.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 30,000
Creation of a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 50,000
Implementation of a community kitchen for food security
$ 100,000
Launch of a renewable energy startup focusing on solar power
$ 35,000
Establishment of a local art exhibition space for artists
$ 60,000
Development of a sustainable fashion line using recycled materials
$ 80,000
Upgrade of a local recycling facility’s processing technology
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible participants for the DuoEmploi program include individuals with disabilities who are 16 years of age or older and wish to explore the labour market to facilitate their integration into employment. This initiative is directed towards helping people with disabilities discover new sectors, trades, and businesses in their region, thereby promoting their professional integration and enhancing their work skills.
How to apply
1
Pre-registration
- Start the registration period on March 3, 2025.
- Visit the website duoemploi.ca to access the registration form.
2
Filling out the Form
- Complete the online registration form with your personal information for participants or with the company's information for employers.
- Check that all the information provided is correct.
3
Subscription to the Newsletter (Optional)
If you wish to receive updates on DuoEmploi, sign up for the newsletter available on the site.
4
Submission of the Request
Submit the completed registration form before the deadline of May 3, 2025.
5
Enrollment Tracking
For more information or for any assistance, contact ROSEPH by phone at 438 798-0788 or by email at duoemploi@roseph.ca.
Additional information
- Registration for the 2025 edition of DuoEmploi begins on March 3, 2025, and ends on May 3, 2025.
- The internship event takes place annually during the Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées, from June 1 to June 7.
- Previous editions of DuoEmploi included participation from businesses across various sectors, such as arts, entertainment, recreation, retail, construction, tourism, computer science, finance and insurance, healthcare, and social assistance.
- For more information about DuoEmploi, interested parties can contact ROSEPH, the coordinating body, available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Contact information for ROSEPH includes telephone numbers 438-798-0788 and 1 833 376-7374, and email duoemploi@roseph.ca.
- Details, including the registration form for businesses, are available in French only.
- The website roseph.ca/duoemploi provides additional resources regarding the program.
- The term "person with a disability" is defined legally as an individual with a deficiency causing a significant and persistent disability, facing barriers in daily activities.
Contacts
duoemploi@roseph.ca
438-798-0788
