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Greetings!
Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. This update gives you the latest developments on our 2011 Employment Expo, happening Thursday, May 19, 2011 as well as other upcoming events. Don't miss our Important Dates section. In this issue, we have included some resources that we hope you will find very useful.
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2011 Employment Expo
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Only 7 weeks until the Employment Expo!
Check out the schedule & Register Now!
Exhibitors can take advantage of
Early Bird Pricing until April 29, 2011!
Revolving around a vibrant Career Fair, the Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in our community.
On Thursday, May 19, 2011 don't miss the Ability Axis - Employment Expo being held at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB.
Exhibitor News!
The Expo welcomes Diversity World, Manitoba Public Insurance and SCE Lifeworks as Exhibitors in the Employment Expo. Make sure you visit them at the Expo!
Partner News!
The following organizations have graciously partnered with the Employment Expo to promote the event within their networks:
Help us promote the Expo. Sign up as a partner.
Seminar News!
We have confirmed Shayn Anderson, author of Taking Pride in That Which Sets Us Apart. Shayn's seminar (at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM) will be based on his book. There is no charge to attend.
Workshop News!
The Disclosing Your Disability in the Job Search Process Workshop will be presented at 1:00 PM by Marianne Petrachek of Reaching E-Quality Employment Services. There is no charge to attend.
The Disability-Friendliness in Customer Service Delivery Workshop will be presented at 3:00 by the Manitoba Disabilities Issues Office. There is no charge to attend.
Spread The News!
Don't forget to share this information with your colleagues, friends, family and anyone with an interest in increasing the employment and career success of people with disabilities. You can also share the pdf version of the poster.
The Employment Expo will be a scent-free environment. We ask all attendees to respect this important accommodation. |
| Important Dates: |
Apr 6, 2011: 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon - Meeting of the Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA). "Unpacking the Backpack"
Apr 13 - 14, 2011: Disabilities Issues in Northern and Rural Manitoba featuring a number of keynote and breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics related to the challenges and perspective of people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, service providers and more. Reserve your space now!
Apr 14, 2011: The next meeting of the Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators will be held Thursday April 14, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus.
May 11 - 12, 2011: The 4th Annual Treaty Seven Disability Employment Symposium, at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, AB. The 4th Annual Disability Employment Symposium will once again bring together First Nations people with disabilities, the business community, employment centres, service providers, and other stakeholders to engage and "share perspectives."
May 19, 2011: Ability Axis Employment Expo Check out our website for all the details!
May 26 - 28, 2011: Six Steps to Success Conference "Where Disability Works" in Whitehorse, Yukon. Bringing together employers, government agencies, service providers and distinguished experts in the field of disability and employment to share & explore best practices. Registration is now open!
May 29 - Jun 4, 2011: Manitoba Access Awareness Week
Jun 7 - 9, 2011: Conference - Canadian Association for Supported Employment, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This conference will bring together service providers, advocates and educators to share tools, resources and innovative practices in supported employment.
Dec 2, 2011: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration in Winnipeg hosted by the CCDS.
Dec 3, 2011: UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
If you have an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community, email it to info@abilityaxis.com to be included in this newsletter and on the Ability Axis website.
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| Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities | |
The Manitoba Government's Internship Program for Persons with a Disability offers interesting career opportunities in a variety of departments and occupations. This two year internship program offers training and development opportunities geared towards highly motivated individuals who have declared themselves as a person with a disability and who have the potential to excel as future leaders in the Manitoba government. Examples of internship positions include the entry level of positions such as a Human Resource Consultant, Biologist, Planning Program Analyst, Agrologist, Financial Officer and more. Each position will be advertised separately, by participating departments.
Please visit the Civil Service Commission's Job Opportunities website for more information on this program.
All advertisements will be posted on the website on March 25, 2011 and will appear in the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun on March 26 and April 2, 2011. Please note that the closing date for all competitions will be April 15, 2011 and interns will begin in their positions in the respective departments as early as June 2011. We encourage you to forward this announcement to any individuals and / or agencies that might have an interest in these opportunities. |
| 30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee: A Guide to Success in the Workplace | |
As a stand-alone guide for someone newly-entering the workforce, as a refreshing guide for reclaiming our own spirits at work, as a pre-employment primer, or as a template for on-the-job mentoring, 30 Ways to Shine is both engaging and illuminating.
Each of the thirty skills in this book is accompanied by simple tasks that can be acted on right away - enhancing the likelihood of success on the job. As a tool for excelling in our jobs, this little book connects us to the true power and influence that we all wield in our workplaces. It encourages us to bring all that we are to our work lives. It gives strategic advice on how to manage conflict and change.
In the context of "livelihood" as a journey, it prompts us to use even the most menial jobs as opportunities for growth and development.
30 Ways to Shine was developed to be used by companies as part of an orientation program for new employees or as the basis for new-hire Mentoring programs. It is also being used effectively by placement agencies for pre-employment workshops and/or post-placement job stabilizing services.
Softcover, 130 pages
Available for $29.95 plus applicable tax and shipping. Go to the Diversity World Store to select this or any of the available products.
Watch this space as we feature other products available through the Diversity World Store.
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Please share this email with your friends and associates - people with disabilities, employment service providers and others who might be interested in participating in the 2011 Employment Expo.
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