EmployAbilities

10/01/2025

October 1st marks the start of Disability Employment Awareness (DEAM) month! DEAM celebrates, educates, raises awareness and promotes employment inclusion within the job market for people with disabilities.

This DEAM, let’s:

👍Advocate for inclusive employment
👍Highlight entrepreneurs and job seekers with disabilities
👍Transform work culture
👍Push forward Alberta’s economy!

You can learn more about in , including how you can help raise awareness and get involved, here - https://aefn.ca/deam/

10/01/2025

Settling in a new country and finding a good job can be challenging, especially when you don't know the nuances of the Canadian job market. 🍁

EmployAbilities for Newcomers helps newcomers with disabilities or permanent medical conditions train and find work. Learn if you qualify here. 👇https://employabilities.ab.ca/newcomers/

09/30/2025

Today, September 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the Indigenous children who never returned home, Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities.

EmployAbilities is committed to continually listening, learning, unlearning and reflecting on the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. We hope to join and start conversations that allow our communities to walk down the path of understanding and reconciliation.

EmployAbilities offices and programs are closed as we take time to commemorate the day.

09/29/2025

Just a reminder that our offices and programs will be closed tomorrow as we take the time to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

If you're looking for ways to observe the day tomorrow, the City of Edmonton has posted a listing of events and ideas. You can find that here -

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours residential school survivors and the children who were never returned home, as well as their families and communities.

09/27/2025

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Michael was having difficulty finding a role that matched his academic training and aligned with his strengths, considering his place on the autism spectrum. EmployAbilities helped him tailor his resume, create a job search strategy and practice for interviews.

He landed a job as a Surveillance Operator at a Casino, and it was a perfect fit! Read his success story.

Michael’s journey is a compelling narrative of adaptability and finding one's niche. With a background in Police and Investigation Studies, Michael faced the challenge of finding a role that not only matched his academic training but also aligned with his personal strengths and needs, especially c...

09/25/2025

The Strive 4 Work team had a great time at the Mother Margaret May High School - Post Secondary & Career Event! It was great to speak to students, hand out some swag and promote our programs.

Thanks for having us!

09/25/2025

Your resume is often the first impression you make on an employer. It’s your chance to show your skills, experience, and strengths clearly and professionally. But creating a resume that gets noticed can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s where EmployAbilities can help.

Your resume is often the first impression you make on an employer. It’s your chance to show your skills, experience, and strengths clearly and professionally. But creating a resume that gets noticed can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

09/23/2025

September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages!

This year's theme, "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights," highlights the importance of supporting and protecting the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

Discover how you can spread awareness and celebrate today! https://wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-deaf-people-2025/

09/22/2025

We are excited to announce new Employment Centres in Grande Prairie, High Level, Peace River, and Slave Lake!

These centres are your one-stop shop for career support:

✅Resume and cover letter help
✅Pre-employment workshops
✅Access to computers and printers
✅Job boards and employer connections
✅Job search help
✅And more!

Learn more about our newest program, FutureWorks!
https://employabilities.ab.ca/futureworks/

09/20/2025

Bill experienced setbacks due to injuries from a work-related accident, but was determined to get back to work. EmployAbilities North coached Bill through the job application and interview process, and he landed a hotel facility maintenance job he's thrilled about!

Read his success story!
https://employabilities.ab.ca/share-in-the-success-bill-employabilities-north/

09/19/2025

We were thrilled to attend the WorkFirst Alberta Summit in Red Deer this week. We joined other organizations that support workforce development, focus on employing individuals with disabilities and youth, and are passionate about improving mental health, innovation, and inclusion in the workplace.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with our team, Jon and Faye!
https://workfirstalbertasummit2025.sched.com/

09/18/2025

Preparing for a job interview can reduce stress, surprises and help you succeed! In this online training video, we share great answers for common questions that you’re almost sure to get in a job interview.

📹Watch it here.