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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.  

 

 

2011 Employment Expo

 

IMPORTANT DATE: Friday, May 12

Last day to register for the Best Practices Breakfast!

Last Day to register for an Exhibit Booth!

 

Only 2 weeks until the Employment Expo!

 

Check out the schedule & Register Now! 

 

 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.

 

Manitoba Premiere Showing!

A HIRE AWARENESS

Our Best Practices Breakfast will feature the premiere showing of a brand new 16-minute video about the long-term contribution that persons with disabilities make to the workplace in Canada. Developed as a tool to help launch Canada's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) campaign, the video is designed to inspire CEOs and decision makers to open their eyes to the value of largely overlooked labour force-persons with visible and invisible disabilities-who can be the solution to their employment challenges.

 

Sponsor News!

We are pleased to announce Silver Sponsor - Family Services & Consumer Affairs. 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. 

  • Bison Transport
  • Community Employment & Resource Centre
  • Family Services & Consumer Affairs
  • Manitoba Metis Federation
  • Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
  • New Directions
  • Reaching E-Quality Employment Services
  • Service Canada
  • TD Canada Trust

Check out the complete list on our Confirmed Exhibitors page.

 

Should your name be on this list? 

Don't miss out - Deadline is May 12/11

Register Now! 

 

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.

    

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.

 

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.

 

The Employment Expo will be a scent-free environment. We ask all attendees to respect this important accommodation.  

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.

Perfectly Able: How to Attract and Hire Talented People with Disabilities 

This terrific little book testifies to the phenomenal success of Habitat International, a carpet manufacturer that proactively seeks out employees with disabilities. Based on experience, they shatter the erroneous myths about employees with disabilities that are commonly-held by employers.


Available for $16.95 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.    
 
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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