Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

DuoEmploi, a Quebec government initiative that pairs people with disabilities with employers for
a one-day exploratory internship, has opened registration for its 2025 edition. Running during
the Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées from June 1 to 7, the program provides
participants with firsthand workplace experience while encouraging businesses to embrace a
more inclusive workforce.

“DuoEmploi is an opportunity for both individuals and businesses to discover new possibilities,”
said Hull MNA Suzanne Tremblay on her social media account. “I encourage companies and
people with disabilities to take part in this valuable experience.”

The initiative, which has been operating since at least 2020, has seen participation from
employers in industries such as arts, retail, construction, tourism, IT, finance, and healthcare. It
offers individuals a chance to explore career paths and helps businesses recognize the benefits
of hiring people with disabilities.

Employers and participants must register by May 3, 2025. The program is supported by the
Regroupement des organismes spécialisés pour l’emploi des personnes handicapées
(ROSEPH) and the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ). More details and registration
information are available online: https://www.quebec.ca/en/businesses-and-self-employed-
workers/managing-running/hiring-managing-staff/duoemploi

Photo: DuoEmploi, a Quebec government program connecting people with disabilities to
employers through one-day exploratory internships, has opened registration for its 2025 edition,
with participants and businesses able to sign up until May 3. (TF) Photo: courtesy of the Quebec
Government