EmployAbilities

01/15/2025

Today we're starting a new feature called "Work Wednesday" - promoting our former clients and celebrating their success in their new jobs.

Greg reached out to EmployAbilities in February 2024 determined to find a job that would accommodate his health challenges and utilize his strong writing ability. Greg was subsequently accepted into the Restart Your Career program where he honed his job search skills and connected with job leads suited to his expertise, prioritizing roles that offered remote or hybrid flexibility to accommodate his physical limitations. On April 8th, Greg received and accepted a full-time technical writing role with YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) and has since advanced his career in the Alberta Public Service. Greg's success serves as a proud achievement for both Greg and EmployAbilities, illustrating our commitment to helping clients find sustainable, fulfilling employment.

01/14/2025

Our January 2025 newsletter is out! Click the link to learn more about what made last few months of 2024 so special. https://shorturl.at/cPgrC

01/13/2025

EmployAbilities has helped connect people with disabilities to meaningful employment for over 50 years! We can't do this without your support. Become a Gold Star Donor so we can continue to connect ABILITY to EMPLOYMENT for years to come.

Donate here!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6658

01/11/2025

! After a few failed attempts at reentering the job force with a new career, Lloyd turned to EmployAbilities for help. We helped Lloyd with career exploration and found an opportunity that fit his skills, interests and abilities.

He now works as a shuttle driver for The Brick, and it's going great! Way to go, Lloyd!

Lloyd, a 57-year-old Edmontonian, came to EmployAbilities as a self-referral. He explained that in 2018, he was involved in a workplace accident doing hotel renovations and now has a prosthetic left hand and had also lost some phalanges on his right hand. After 35+ years in the

01/09/2025

Today was First Aid training day for Restart Your Career program participants. Thank you to our great facilitator from Second Chance CPR & First Aid/Spectrum Safety Services who taught us these life-saving skills!

01/08/2025

Restart Your Career and Strive 4 Work participants were on a journey of self-discovery this week as they learned about themselves via True Colours and ColorSpectrums Personality Styles. With this knowledge they will be able to identify what jobs and career paths are the best fit, and insight into what makes them (and their future co-workers!) tick.

01/07/2025

Inclusive Career Connections offers monthly Wellness Network Edmonton TechSmart workshops, a two-day workshop series that empowers you with tools to enhance your computer skills and open up new opportunities.

Learn more! https://employabilities.ab.ca/inclusive-career-connections/

01/06/2025

EmployAbilities North provides free employment services for people with disabilities living in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, and Vegreville. Since the program began, we’ve connected 617 people to employment.

Let's find meaningful employment in 2025! https://employabilities.ab.ca/employabilities-north/

01/04/2025

EmployAbilities helped Joanne with resume building and online job applications, helping her get back into the workforce after being laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joan is back at work, enjoying her job and receiving positive feedback!

Share in her success!

Joanne had worked as a supervisor for an industrial supply shop for over 10 years but unfortunately lost her job when she was laid off in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Although Joanne was able to support herself on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and employment insurance

01/03/2025

EmployAbilities is hiring! We're looking for an Employment Facilitator working from home and our Vegreville office. Learn more and apply before the new January 10 deadline! https://t.ly/Pb8iC

01/02/2025

Learn 2 Earn is back in session today, learning CPR and First aid from Second Chance CPR & First Aid/Spectrum Safety Services!

01/01/2025

🌟🎉Happy New Year!🎉🌟
EmployAbilities would like to thank and congratulate our clients, employers and partners for an incredible 2024.

We open again for regular business hours tomorrow, January 2, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

#2025

12/31/2024

On this, the last day of 2024, we think back to our Employer Awards ceremony, which was held in October to recognize inclusive employers. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you for all that you do to build a more diverse, inclusive, and robust economy!

12/30/2024

Looking back on our 50th anniversary year... we held an Open House at our Edmonton location on September 18, and were so pleased to have almost 300 clients, former staff, VIPS, employers, and representatives from social service agencies join us to help celebrate the occasion!

12/29/2024

2024 was a very special year for EmployAbilities, as it was our 50th year of connecting ability to opportunity. Here are some pics of our community BBQs which were held over the Spring and Summer in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, St. Paul and Vegreville. Much fun was had (and many, many burgers, hotdogs, bags of chips, and slices of cake were consumed!) Thank you for helping us celebrate.

12/28/2024

A therapist referred Brendan to EmployAbilities through the Primary Care Network. He needed help with his resume, interview skills, and additional certifications to make himself more marketable to employers.

He is now employed at a local restaurant. Brendan’s story is an excellent example of successful collaboration and referrals between community programs and services.
https://employabilities.ab.ca/share-in-the-success-employabilities-edmonton-brendan/

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Brendan, a 22-year-old from Edmonton, came to EmployAbilities in March 2021 after a therapist referred him through the Primary Care Network. Before coming to EmployAbilities, Brendan had worked as a dishwasher. He quit after a few weeks because he found the work environment too challenging for his

12/25/2024

🎄🎅 Merry Christmas from EmployAbilities* 🎅🎄

This holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our incredible clients, employers, partners, and supporters. May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and hope for the year ahead. ❤️