Options Employment Outreach Inc.

05/05/2026

Options was pleased to meet with Rosalyn MacDonald from Post‑Secondary Training and Labour for an update on the Accessibility Act.

The conversation focused on current progress, emerging priorities, and what the Act means for employers, service providers, and job seekers across New Brunswick. We were also joined by partners from NBDHHS and Hire Potential, strengthening collaboration and shared understanding around accessibility and inclusive employment.

Thank you to all who participated in this informative and collaborative discussion. We appreciate the opportunity to stay informed and engaged as accessibility work continues to move forward in our province.

05/01/2026

As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, Options was proud to sponsor yesterday’s HR Rise and Learn Breakfast Series: Building Capacity in 2026 – Skills, Generations, and Employee Engagement, hosted by the CPHR New Brunswick/CRHA Nouveau-Brunswick on April 30th at Riverside Country Club.

The session featured Eddie LeMoine, a renowned author, speaker, and trainer with over 40 years of experience helping organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and build engaged, high‑performing teams. Eddie shared practical, thought‑provoking insights on workforce development, changing demographics, and creating workplaces where people feel valued and motivated to do their best work.

For 30 years, Options has been committed to supporting inclusive employment and helping individuals and organizations build capacity for the future. Sponsoring learning opportunities like this reflects our continued dedication to strengthening workplaces and communities.

Thank you to the organizers, presenter, and attendees for an engaging and inspiring morning.

05/01/2026

On April 1st, we were proud to celebrate 30 years of Options with a special anniversary lunch alongside members of our Board of Directors. A heartfelt thank you to Bruce Allison, Rebecca Van Veen, and Abby Miller for joining us to mark this important milestone.

We would also like to recognize and thank our full Board of Directors for their continued leadership and support:
Tina Learmonth, Heather Chandler, Marc Frieden, Sherry Dumont, Kelly Kelter, Pauline Waggott, and Cara Coes.

For three decades, Options has been dedicated to supporting people in their job‑search journeys and advancing inclusive employment in our community. This moment gave us an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and to look ahead to what’s next.

Thank you to our board members, staff, partners, and community for being part of our story over the past 30 years.

04/24/2026

Options Give Back

Giving back to our community is something we are proud to do each year through Options Give Back. This year, we were honoured to support the Community Autism Center, an organization that plays a vital role in supporting autistic individuals and their families.

Our contribution helps support the programs and initiatives they offer to parents and caregivers, ensuring families have access to resources, guidance, and meaningful support. We’re grateful for the important work they do and are happy to help make a positive impact in our community.

Thank you to the Community Autism Center for all that you do

04/22/2026

Admin Professionals Day

Abbie Shanks, thank you for another incredible year of expertly managing our administrative operations. Your intelligence and creativity shine through in everything you do, and your ability to keep us organized and moving forward is invaluable. You’ve also brought a vibrant energy to our presence as a true social media dynamo, helping us connect and engage in meaningful ways. Beyond your many talents, your spirit as a dedicated team player makes a lasting impact on all of us. And, of course, your signature style never goes unnoticed—your beautiful dresses and flair add a touch of elegance and personality to our workplace. We are truly grateful for all that you bring to our team.

04/22/2026

💙 Autism Awareness & 30 Years of Options 💙

This month, the Options team had the pleasure of visiting the Community Autism Center to spend time with Dawn and Deb and take part in valuable training. This annual visit is something we look forward to every year as we continue to learn, grow, and celebrate Autism Awareness together.

This year’s visit was extra special, as we also took a moment to celebrate a major milestone 30 years of Options! 🎉 We marked the occasion with a celebratory toast (juice, of course!) in recognition of three decades of supporting inclusion, employment, and community connections.

Thank you to Dawn, Deb, and the Community Autism Center for welcoming us and for the important work you do every day. Here’s to continued learning, partnership, and many more years ahead!

04/16/2026

Reminder our April 30th HR Rise & Learn Breakfast with Eddie LeMoine is coming up fast — don’t forget to register!

🎥 Check out the video message from Eddie
https://vimeo.com/1170286313

Building Capacity in 2026: Skills, Generations & Employee Engagement
📍 Riverside Country Club
🕣 April 30th from 8:30–10:00 AM
We’re excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with this special session in partnership with CPHR/CRHA NB.
👉 Register here: https://secure.cphrnb.ca/events-calendar/english.php...

Our April 30th HR Rise & Learn Breakfast with Eddie LeMoine is coming up fast — don’t forget to register!

🎥 Check out the video message from Eddie
https://vimeo.com/1170286313

Building Capacity in 2026: Skills, Generations & Employee Engagement
📍 Riverside Country Club
🕣 April 30th from 8:30–10:00 AM

We’re excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with this special session in partnership with CPHR/CRHA NB.

👉 Register here: https://secure.cphrnb.ca/events-calendar/english.php...

04/10/2026

In March, we were proud to celebrate a huge milestone — Crystal’s 10 years with Options!

Crystal began her journey with us as our Admin/Office Coordinator, where her strong work ethic, organization, and genuine care for others quickly stood out. A few years ago, she stepped into the role of Employment Counsellor, bringing with her a deep passion for Options’ mission and a true love for helping people reach their goals.

Throughout her time here, Crystal’s dedication to Options and the people we serve has always been evident. She consistently went above and beyond, building meaningful connections with clients and supporting her teammates in ways that made a real difference.

While we’ll definitely miss Crystal, we’re excited for her as she begins her next chapter in British Columbia. This new adventure is so well deserved, and we know she’ll continue to make a positive impact wherever she goes.

Thank you, Crystal, for 10 wonderful years with Options. Your love for this organization and your commitment to helping others will always be part of our story

04/03/2026

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick (LDANB) is a charitable organization founded in 1970. Our mission is to promote the understanding and acceptance of the ability of persons with learning disabilities to lead meaningful and successful lives. LDANB recognizes that access to higher education plays an important role in this mission, and as such LDANB is pleased to open the application period for its annual scholarship.

The scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a grade 12 student entering post-secondary in the 2026-2027 academic year, or a current post-secondary student who will be continuing their studies into the 2026-2027 academic year.

Applications due on Friday, May 15, 2026!!

https://www.ldanb-taanb.ca/learning-disabilities-association-of-new-brunswick-2026-2027-scholarship/

04/01/2026

🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary, Options! 🎉

Today, we are proud to celebrate 30 years of impact, growth, and community connection. For three decades, Options has been dedicated to empowering job seekers and supporting students as they begin their post‑secondary journey, while creating inclusive pathways that help individuals reach their goals.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff, clients, employers, partners, and community supporters past and present who have been part of this journey. Your dedication, collaboration, and belief in our mission have made these 30 years possible.

We would also like to offer a sincere thank you to our Board Members, past and present. Your leadership, guidance, and commitment have played a vital role in shaping Options and supporting our growth over the years.

Here’s to 30 years of making a difference, and to many more years of empowering individuals and strengthening our community.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Options! 🎂

03/30/2026

As we celebrate Options’ 30th Anniversary, we’re taking time to recognize some of the remarkable individuals who helped shape our organization over the years.

We’re grateful to Jeff for sharing a message about his time with Options:

“In the early 90’s I was honored to be one of the first clients of Options Outreach Employment. Their dedicated staff was such a great help in setting up my transition plan from High School to University, accessing funding for my caregivers at the university through the Training and Employment Support Services Program from the New Brunswick Government, and in my job search post university. This took a lot of pressure off me and helped me be on a level playing field. This helped me to become a leader in disability community and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources. I was pleased to be able to refer my wife to this great organization and they also supported her in her job search.

I also had the opportunity to partner with options as a private business owner offering caregiving services. We provided these services to the Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour. Options was always there to support the needs of their clients.

In the early 2000’s I was very pleased to be invited to join the board. This was a great experience for me, due to diverse nature of the board. It provide me with great experience to move into leadership roles within both Provincial and National Boards of Directors of several organizations.

What I was most impressed with during my time on the board was that they ensured that they had people with lived experience on the board before it became popular.

I am so happy that options continues to thrive and support so many people in our community. I am glad to be able to say that I have such a great organization to refer community members to and will be delighted to continue to do so.

Congratulations Team. Keep up the great work.”

03/26/2026

Options was pleased to attend the Envision Saint John 2025 Year in Review & State of the Economy event yesterday

This annual update offered a valuable look back at our region’s progress in 2025 and the economic forces shaping the year ahead.

Envision Saint John CEO Andrew Beckett shared highlights from the Agency’s work over the past year, along with priorities moving into 2026. Lana Asaff, Senior Economist with the Atlantic Economic Council, provided an in‑depth overview of the Saint John region’s economic landscape including employment trends, population shifts, housing pressures, and business activity.

You can watch the event or read the full reports here:
www.envisionsaintjohn.com/2025-year-review-state-economy

Thank you to Envision Saint John for an informative and forward‑looking session.