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Greetings!
Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. This update gives you the latest developments about the Ability Axis Employment Expo, which happened Thursday, May 19, 2011 as well as additional upcoming local events. Don't miss our Important Dates section.
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2011 Employment Expo
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Wow, what a day we had! It is hard to believe the Employment Expo is over for 2011.
The Job Seekers showed everyone what they were made of. We were thrilled to hear comments from many of the Employers who had exhibit booths about the quality of the job seekers that came to the Expo. The Job Seekers brought their resumes, came with questions and were truly interested in pursuing future employment with the various companies. Similarly, several exhibitors commented on how professionally and effectively the job developers, who sometimes accompanied job seekers, conducted themselves.
Our thanks to Gold Sponsor - Cargill Limited and also to Silver Sponsors - Manitoba Civil Service Commission, Community Futures Manitoba - Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program and Manitoba Family Services and Community Affairs.
We had 39 Exhibitors and 13 Partners. Not bad for a first year event! Next year promises to be even bigger and better.
Breakfast attendees were treated to the keynote address, Will Hope and History Rhyme? by Randy Lewis of Walgreen's, followed by the packed seminar - Taking Pride in That Which Sets Us Apart by Shayn Anderson and the wonderful words of Denise Bissonnette, on the topic Creating an Inclusive Workplace.
The workshops were outstanding - Nuts & Bots of Supported Employment, Disclosing Your Disability in the Job Search Process, Your Own Business: Self Employment and Entrepreneurship and Tools of the NEW Trade: How to Meet the Needs of Your Customers with Disabilities.
People were able to sit and view several videos:
- A Hire Awareness
- An NBC News Story about Randy Lewis and Walgreens
- This Place Changes Everything
- Talent Knows No Limit
- Open Futures - Employees with Disabilities
For those who haven't sent in payment of their invoices yet, please note that Canada Post is set to strike on June 2/11 at 11:59 PM. Other methods of payment are available. Please contact our office for further information.
Ability Axis Employment Expo T-Shirts
A limited supply of Expo T-Shirts are available for purchase for $20.00 (incl. taxes). The 100% heavy cotton, Fruit of the Loom T-Shirts are white, with the logo (below) printed across the back. Available sizes are M, L, XL. Due to the Canada Post strike, T-Shirts are available for pick-up only. Please contact our office at 204-487-0307 or info@abilityaxis.com to get yours today !
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Important Dates:
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May 29 -
Jun 4
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Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW) - Become informed, and help the Disabilities Issues Office celebrate MAAW, May 29 to June 4, 2011. Visit our website or consider visiting the information display of Manitoba organizations during MAAW in the Foyer at the Manitoba Legislative Bldg, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB.
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Jun 3
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Manitoba Access Awareness Week Awards from 12 noon - 1:30 PM in the Dining Room in the Legislative Building (Basement) Light lunch served
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Jun 7
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Jun 9
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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.
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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 2012 Employment Expo. |
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