Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Experience Story: Caleb

Caleb. The Controlled "Chaos" of a Busy Restaurant Exposed. Facilitated by Saskabilities. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

Caleb enjoyed the entire experience, especially the time to sit down and talk to Allan about working in a busy restaurant environment. Caleb expressed an interest in exploring opportunities in […]

Experience Story: “Robin”

“Robin”: Inclusive Mentorship Confirms Perfect Job Match. Facilitated by Life Directions. Logos: March of Dimes, ODEN MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

By the end of the mentorship, Robin was buzzing with enthusiasm and felt a growing sense of purpose as they envisioned contributing to such meaningful work.  A local veterinary clinic […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Jonathan

Jonathan: From Olympic Slopes to Career Heights. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada, ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

Jonathan left the MentorAbility experience confident that the ski industry would be a great fit for employment and excited that they were already growing their professional network. Jonathan*, a Special […]

Experience Story: Princess

Princess: Exploring Creative Horizons Through Print Design. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Princess was able to explore all aspects of graphic design and printing and to observe real projects in development, providing tangible examples of potential career paths. Princess has a passion […]

Experience Story: Manuel

Manuel: Stacking Up a Career in Manufacturing. Facilitated by March of Dimes. Logos: March of Dimes, ODEN MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

This MentorAbility Experience helped Manuel better understand the inner workings of the manufacturing and warehousing industry as well as the types of roles he could pursue in the future. Manuel* […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: “Devin”

“Devin”: Reconnecting with Cooking. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. March of Dimes Canada, ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

MentorAbility helped Devin to reconnect with his past cooking experience and confirmed how much he misses the satisfaction derived from those tasks. * For privacy reasons, we have chosen the […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Sam

Sam: Building a Future in Tech. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Sam said that participating in this mentorship at Computers for Schools was a very rewarding experience that provided valuable skills and knowledge towards his future career in the technology sector. […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Jeff

Jeff: Telling Stories through Photos. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

In addition to sharing the technical aspects of photography, Mannu introduced Jeff to the artistry behind telling a story. Jeff had a passion for photography and was interested in learning […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Ryan

Ryan: Living the Excitement of a Live Broadcast. Facilitated by Saskabilities. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

“It was fascinating to see all the different roles in action, all coming together on the fly in the Access truck.” Ryan knew he was in the right place as […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Jorden

Jorden: A Taste for Work Well Done. Facilitated by: Saskabilities. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

“They handle every step of the process, and the pies just keep coming! It was great to see it all in action.” By actively participating in real-world tasks and challenges, […]