EmployAbilities

09/01/2026

Next month is DEAM (Disability Employment Awareness Month), and we have some events lined up.

Partnering with Voice of Albertans with Disabilities, we invite you to the Accessibility in Action Reverse Job Fair on October 16, 2026.

Instead of employers sitting at booths, job seekers are at the centre of the experience. Participants host their own tables to showcase their skills, experience and career goals while employers rotate through the event.

Plus, there are networking sessions, a community resource fair and more.
Whether you're a job seeker or employer, we invite you to this innovative event!

It's free, but registration is required. You can do that here -->

Celebrate DEAM with a Reverse Job Fair, Resource Fair, and community connections that bring job seekers, employers, and services together.

09/01/2026

The North Connect Newsletter September Edition is out!

Grande Prairie and area employers will find resources for building their workforce. This month, read about:

✅Building inclusive workforces
✅The real cost of accessibility
✅Talented candidates for hire
✅Community events
✅Partnering with EmployAbilities Grande Prairie

Find it at https://employabilities.ab.ca/employabilities-grande-prairie-for-employers/

08/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Kick off Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) with us in October!

Join EmployAbilities, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, and Chrysalis as we bring together businesses, community partners, inclusive employers, employees with disabilities, and organizations interested in building more accessible and inclusive workplaces.

Celebrate inclusive employers, learn more about the benefits of inclusive hiring, and explore practical insights on overcoming barriers.

For details and tickets, visit https://ow.ly/lbWK50ZHo9z

08/28/2026

Ability is everywhere—opportunity should be too. 💙

With your support, people with disabilities and barriers to employment, including youth and newcomers, can access the training and experience needed to succeed.

A monthly gift provides steady, reliable support, helping more clients access the programs and opportunities they need to succeed.

https://employabilities.ab.ca/donation/

08/27/2026

When job applications don't lead to interviews, it's easy to become discouraged. The good news is that many job seekers make the same mistakes, and most of them are easy to fix.

By understanding what employers are looking for and making a few simple changes, you can improve your chances of finding meaningful work.

Here are some tips.
➡️https://ow.ly/taTc50ZcOSk

Looking for a job can be challenging. It takes time, effort, and patience. When applications don't lead to interviews, it's easy to become discouraged. The good news is that many job seekers make the same mistakes, and most of them are easy to fix. By

08/25/2026

Been out of the workforce for a while?
Looking to retrain for a new career or get back into the job market?

EmployAbilities can help!
Register for this fall's intake of Restart Your Career.

https://employabilities.ab.ca/restart-your-career/

08/24/2026

A job analysis helps employers identify the core responsibilities of a position.

It also helps remove unnecessary requirements that may unintentionally discourage qualified candidates, including people with disabilities, from applying.

By focusing on the skills and abilities that matter most, you’ll create more inclusive job postings and attract a wider pool of talent.

https://employabilities.ab.ca/building-an-inclusive-job-description-starts-with-understanding-the-role/

08/21/2026

What is EmployAbilities? Put simply, it’s where ability meets opportunity.

Despite advances in workplace diversity awareness and promotion, many people still face barriers. The truth is that anyone can successfully obtain a job and enrich their workplace culture with the appropriate support and guidance.

That’s where EmployAbilities comes in.

https://employabilities.ab.ca/about-us/

08/20/2026

Employees want to feel respected, valued, and supported. When businesses create an inclusive workplace culture, everyone has the opportunity to do their best work.

It starts by removing barriers that may prevent employees from reaching their full potential.

We share some tips here. ⬇️

A positive workplace is about more than offering competitive wages and benefits. Employees also want to feel respected, valued, and supported. When businesses create an inclusive workplace culture, everyone has the opportunity to do their best work. Building a workplace where everyone

08/18/2026

Live in Lakeland and need a job?

Lakeland Employment Services provides free walk-in employment services and support to help unemployed and under-employed Albertans achieve success.

We hope to see you soon!
https://employabilities.ab.ca/lakeland-employment-services/