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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.
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2011 Employment Expo
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Only 3 weeks until the Employment Expo!
Check out the schedule & Register Now!
Exhibitors only have 3 days until Friday, April 29, 2011
to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
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.
New Fax Number!
If you opt to fax in your registration form, a new fax number is now in place. Please use 204-480-4817.
Sponsor News!
We are pleased to announce Gold Sponsor - Cargill Ltd, and Silver Sponsor - MB Government, Civil Service Commission. Be sure to check them out! Don't miss your opportunity to become a sponsor as well. We have several levels of commitment to suit your needs!
Exhibitor News!
We are pleased to announce the most recent companies and organizations that are confirmed Exhibitors at the 2011 Ability Axis Employment Expo. Be sure to visit them and check out their websites.
- Assiniboine Credit Union
- Cargill Ltd
- Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
- Community Futures Manitoba
- Community Living Manitoba
- Epic Opportunities
- Frontier Computing
- Manitoba Farmers with Disabilties
- MB Government - Civil Service Commission
- MB Government - Disabilities Issues Office
- MB Government - Family Services and Consumer Affairs
- Opporutunities for Employment Inc.
- Premier Personnel
- Society for Manitobans with Disabilities
- Worker's Compendsation Board of Manitoba
Check out the complete list on our Confirmed Exhibitors page.
Should your name be on this list? Early Bird pricing for Exhibitors is only available until April 29, 2011. Don't miss out - Register Now!
Partner News! Here are the most recent organizations who have graciously partnered with the Employment Expo to promote the event within their networks. - Connect Employment Services
- Eastman Employment Services
- Epic Opportunities
- Segue Career Options
Make sure you check out the complete list on our Partners page. Contact us if you would like to be a partner too. Check out all the Partner Resources and Images that you can use to get the word out.
Job Seekers Tips! If you are a job seeker (or if your organization works with people with disabilities who are looking for work) be sure to check out the tips we have provided.
See our informative tips for job seekers who plan to attend the Expo and read our latest tip sheet by Denise Bissonnette: Great Questions to Ask Employers
Workshop News!
Admission to the four workshops is free. Be sure to check them out if you can.
Spread The News!
You can also share the pdf version of the poster or contact us and we will send you quantities of bookmarks for you to hand out to clients and/or colleagues.
The Employment Expo will be a scent-free environment. We ask all attendees to respect this important accommodation. |
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Important Dates: |
May 1 - 7, 2011: Canadian Mental Health Week
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 13, 2011: MSEN Meeting from 10 am to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance.
May 19, 2011: Ability Axis Employment Expo Breakfast, Seminars, Workshops and the Employment Expo will make this Employment Expo worth participating in and attending. Don't miss it!
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
Check out all the upcoming events on our Events Calendar page.
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. |
| New Resource: Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion
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Just released by the US Business Leadership Network and The US Chamber of Commerce, the companies and leaders featured in this publication provide valuable insights on the successes they have realized through the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of their corporate enterprises as well as in their marketing. In addition to these effective strategies, an assessment is included as a tool to initiate or enhance your company's disability-friendly corporate practices.
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A Difference of Ability: Recruiting, Hiring and Employing People with Disabilities
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A Difference of Ability is on DVD (Widescreen, Running Time: 52 Minutes)
Available for $49.99 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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