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Greetings!
Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. This newsletter highlights the Ability Axis Employment Expo as well as local events and information that might interest you.
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Ability Axis Employment Expo
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The Employment Expo is next week! Are you going to be there?
Be sure to read the exciting news we have included in this newsletter:
- Registration - Last chance!
- 2012 Expo Schedule
- Volunteer - Be part of The Crew!
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Our Favourite Movies
- Confirmed Exhibitors for the 2012 Expo
- Denise Bissonnette
- and more...
Be sure to spread the word through your networks of people - don't forget to forward this newsletter to those you think could benefit from the information contained in it.
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Last Chance for Registration!
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|  Time is ticking away. Whether you want to be a Sponsor, and Exhibitor or attend the Best Practices Breakfast, make sure you send in your Registration.
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Be a Member of "The Crew"
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| Don't miss your opportunity to be a member for the Expo Crew! There are many positions and shifts available.
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2012 Breakfast Registrations
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| We are pleased to announce that the registrations for the Best Practices Breakfast are at about 250 people. Just a reminder to you not to miss the Breakfast Registration deadline of May 10, 2012. Go to our Registration Page. Remember, Exhibit Booths come with one or two seats at the Best Practices Breakfast. Most Sponsorship Opportunities come seats at the Breakfast as well.
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Sponsorship News
| Sponsorship opportunities are still available. You can check out all the details in our Sponsorship package.
Please welcome new Sponsor:
- The Winnipeg Foundation - Bronze
You can join previously announced sponsors:
- Cargill Limited - Silver
- Manitoba Public Insurance - Silver
- Prov of MB, Civil Service Commission - Silver
- Prov of MB, E T & T - Silver
- TD Canada Trust - Silver
- Red River College - Bronze
- Workers Compensation Board of MB - Donor
Have you considered becoming a recognized Sponsor of the Ability Axis Employment Expo - Manitoba's premier event on employment for people with disabilities? We offer several levels of Sponsorship opportunities which, in recognition of your financial support, will afford you a recognized and active presence at the Expo and an ongoing association with Ability Axis. Many levels of Sponsorship include an Exhibit Booth and seats at the Best Practices Breakfast. Back to top |
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Our Favourite Movies
| We often like to spread the word about great videos that we come across, that we think might be of interest to you.
We have decided to make a collection of those videos in one place, so you can easily view them anytime you want. You can also easily share them with your friends and associates. Check out our new Video Page - the newest videos will be added to the top of the page, but check all the way to the bottom to make sure you didn't miss one along the way.
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| Don't forget to check out our Workshop Schedule. There you will find the times and locations of the Workshops happening at the 2012 Employment Expo.
Also noted are the Workshops that will include ASL interpreters if necessary. Check the Schedule for the *. A word to the wise... After the overwhelming attendance at the workshops at the 2011 Expo, we recommend everyone get there a little early. Once the room fills up or the Workshop starts, the doors will be closed and no further admittance will be allowed.
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Denise Bissonnette Book Signing
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After you take the option to listen to Denise Bissonnette present Beyond Barriers to Passion & Possibilities, why not pick up one of her books? Denise will be around throughout the day to sign your book as well.
Save with special 2012 Expo pricing! Check out the titles available... GST is included in these Canadian prices with no added shipping charges.
| Title | Reg $ | Expo $ | | 30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee | $ 29.95 |
$ 18.00
| | Beyond Traditional Job Development | $ 29.95 |
$ 25.00
| | Conversations on Citizenship & Person-Centered Work | $ 25.00 |
$ 23.00
| | Poems for the Wholehearted Journey | $ 12.00 |
$ 8.00
| | The Wholehearted Journey | $ 21.95 | $ 18.00 |
Go to the Diversity World Store to see more information about these or any other available products.
Watch this space as we feature other products available through the Diversity World Store.
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Confirmed Exhibitors for the Expo!
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There is still time to become an Exhibitor at the 2012 Employment Expo! Read our Exhibitors' Information package.
We are thrilled to announce that we received more Exhibitor Registrations.
As new companies/organizations register, we will list them here and on our Confirmed Exhibitors page.
Please welcome:
- Ability Awareness Centre for Canada Inc
- Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program
They join previously announced Exhibitors: - Aroga Technologies
- Artbeat Studio Inc
- Assiniboine Credit Union
- Bison Transport
- CNIB - MB Division
- Cargill Limited
- Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
- Community Living Manitoba
- Community Living Winnipeg
- Connect Employment Services
- Diversity World
- Eastman Employment Services
- Enabling Access
- HumanWare
- Independent Living Resource Centre
- Manitoba Customer Contact Association
- Manitoba Farmers with Disabilities
- Manitoba Hydro
- Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
- Manitoba Lotteries
- Manitoba Public Insurance
- New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
- New Flyer Industries
- Opportunities for Employment
- Prov of MB - Civil Service Commission
- Prov of MB - Entrepreneurship Training & Trade
- Prov of MB - E T & T - Small Business Development
- Prov of MB - Family Services & Labour
- Reaching E-Quality Employment Services
- SAIR Centre of Learning
- SCE Lifeworks
- Service Canada
- SMD - Employment Preparation Centre
- TD Canada Trust
- Trailblazers Life Choices
- Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
If you are a job seeker, be sure to visit all our Exhibitors at the 2012 Expo! If you are considering becoming an Exhibitor, please also consider becoming a Sponsor - many levels of Sponsorship include an Exhibit and/or Breakfast Tickets.Back to top |
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Important Dates
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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.
May 17, 2012 - Ability Axis Employment Expo
May 30 & 31, 2012 - Disability, Health & Wellness Conference
Jun 5 - 7, 2012 - CASE Conference
View our Events Calendar page for these and many more events.
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