Mr. John Brennan founded Niagara Training & Employment Agency, or NTEC, in 1970. He had a vision for his son and others with a disability, who were perceived as being unemployable, to reach their full potential and to have productive and rewarding futures.
Today, NTEC provides services to over 150 adults and children with disabilities in the Niagara Region in Employment Supports, Volunteer, Co-op, and Pre-employment programs, and a Children’s Respite program.
A non-profit charitable organization, NTEC is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of business and community leaders, including the fields of education and law.
Since 1997, NTEC has had a successful working alliance with Niagara Support Services, each agency bringing their expertise and resources such as finance, human resources, employment services, and horticulture to enhance services in both agencies.
Today the agencies continue to advance the mission of the alliance, “While respecting each agency's corporate identity, Niagara Support Services and Niagara Training & Employment Agency will work together towards the delivery of quality, cost effective supports, services and functions, with the overall goal of providing a broader spectrum of services for people with special needs in Niagara”.
Mission
Niagara Training Employment Agency, or NTEC, is a non-profit organization that empowers people with special needs to participate more fully in community life.
Vision
A community that inspires the well-being of its citizens, celebrates meaningful relationships, and benefits when everyone participates fully in community life.
Our Core Values
RESPECT
We treat people with dignity and respect.
CHOICE
We value was is “important to” and “important for” the people we support and ensure they are included in decisions that affect their lives.
CITIZENSHIP
We value the rights of all individuals and are committed to supporting full community participation.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence through effective leadership, integrity and accountability.
