EMPLOYABILITIES
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MISSION STATEMENT – To promote
and enhance employment & learning
opportunities for individuals with
disabilities
HEAD OFFICE LOCATED IN
EDMONTON. Serving the
communities of Cold Lake,
Bonnyville, Lac La Biche, St. Paul,
Vegreville, and Fort Saskatchewan.
EMPLOYABILITIES PROVIDES
SERVICES TO:
 Individuals
with disabilities,
medical conditions and
barriers to employment
 Employers
 Community
FUNDING SOURCES
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Federal Government
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Provincial Government
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Municipal Government
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Fundraising
 Donations
 Variety of activities
DISABILITY DEFINITION
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disability is any diagnosed or
undiagnosed:
 physical,
 learning or
 mental health condition
 that significantly affects daily
activities or productivity in
employment or training.
TYPES OF DISABILITIES
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Arthritis
Hearing Impairments
Cerebral Palsy
Hepatitis C / HIV
Spinal Cord Injuries
Developmental
Disabilities
Mental Illness
Back Injuries/Strains
Stuttering
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Aspergers/Autism
Medical Conditions
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Learning Disabilities
Blindness
Multiple Sclerosis
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And many others
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WHAT WE DO & HOW WE DO IT
We help individuals:
o Find jobs
o Identify specific employment goals
o Explore skills training opportunities
o Identify job leads
o Find employers looking to hire
o Provision of support through the
interview process
o Follow up supports
Eligibility:
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All Albertans, including Aboriginals,
persons from other cultures, etc
with a disability, medical condition
and/or barrier to employment,
including those on:
o Employment Insurance (EI)
o Income Support (IS)
o AISH
o PDD
EMPLOYABILITIES CAREER
AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRE
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Innovative one stop information center
Features warm, friendly environment
with adaptive equipment, labour market
information and job search materials
Employment Coaches available for 1-1
meetings
Prepare for work and help find
employment
Services available at no cost
ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYABILITY
SKILLS TRAINING
24 week Tuition Based program
consisting of:
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Essential Skills training
Basic Computer Training
Job Shadow/Work Experience
opportunities
Assistance with job placement
Full days, Monday – Thursday
STEP UP
For Persons with Developmental
Disabilities - Must be PDD funded
o Individualized pre-employment
preparation
o Skills training enhancement
o Introduction to computers/e-mail,
Internet
o Assisted employment placement
o Job coaching/on the job support
Completion Bonus
$ 500.00
Access to Success – (For Youth 15 – 30 years)
14 weeks of classroom instruction
6 weeks of work exposure
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Life Skills
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Employability Skills
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Job Search Skills
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Computer Skills
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WHMIS/First Aid
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Customer Service Skills
Special Features
Physical Activity
Plus Nutrition
& Wellness
SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS
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Basic Human Resource Supports
Develop successful strategies to
employ individuals with disabilities
Access to a pool of people from an
untapped source
Provide training and resources on
disability topics
NorthEast Career
& Employment Program
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Serving Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, Lac
La Biche, Fort Saskatchewan and
Vegreville.
Eligible Clients:
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Client Services
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Essential Skills training, On the Job
Training & Employment Supports
Outreach workers in partnership with
Alberta Works
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EI, Income Support, PDD, AISH or
Other Albertan
Cold Lake/Bonnyville
Employment Services
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Unemployed or marginally
employed individuals
Services include Job Placement,
Essential Skills training, and
Workplace Training
Outreach workers in partnership with
Alberta Works
Workink Alberta
A virtual employment resource
centre, http://ab.workink.com
web site for persons with
disabilities, entrepreneurs,
Aboriginals, employers and
career practitioners
 In partnership with CCRW
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Employment & Retention
Enhancement Services
Services offered to employers and
government departments include:
 Employment based task
assessments
 Worksite Job coaching
 Specialized learning supports
 Recommendations for effective
Accommodations
Resources available
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DVD’S & publications – Disability
Handbook, Employer Handbook,
Workplace Strategies, Train the
Trainer
Website: www.employabilities.ab.ca
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn
“Hired”
Web Browser
CHALLENGES
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Funding & Disbursement
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Restrictive Client Eligibility Criteria
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Dispelling myths re: hiring of PWD
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Perception employers have of PWD
abilities & employer expectations
CHALLENGES
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Building relationships
with employers
High demand for
technical skills
Finding the right match between
employer and client
INNOVATIVE EMPLOYER
ENGAGEMENT
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Work Skills Training
Employers Panels and Presentations
Collaboration with
 Chambers of Commerce
 Businesses
Employer Awards
Awareness
Campaigns
INNOVATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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Therapy Dog
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Engaging and Interactive Activities
Technologies
& Computers
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Social Media
Employment Resources
for Individuals with
Disabilities
www.employabilities.
ab.ca