Canadian Association for Supported Employment

MentorAbility Experience Story – Eric

Eric: Revealing the Inner Workings of a Lumber Facility. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Eric and his career advisor learned the difference between wood working and timber processing, the physical requirements of the job, and the processes to work safely in that workplace environment. […]

MentorAbility Experience Story – Alex

Alex: The Non-Linear Journey to Career Goals. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Alex said that MentorAbility played a key role in reducing her stress and increasing her optimism by providing the guidance and information he needed to move forward in her career. […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Arielle

Arielle: Soaking Up Local Inspiration. Facilitated by Gateway Association. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Arielle said she very much enjoyed getting to meet these local artists and was grateful for all the advice she received as ‘learning new things is always fun.’ Arielle is […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Mario

Mario: Bridging the Gap Between School and Employment. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Mario said that his time with Anton made for a very successful MentorAbility Experience, and he was glad to meet and chat with someone in his field. Mario was referred […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Vic

Vic: Planning Makes Perfect. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Vic said that MentorAbility played a key role in reducing his stress and increasing his optimism by providing the guidance and information he needed to move forward in his career. […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Frank

Frank: Working at Your Own Pace. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Following Frank’s MentorAbility Experience, he was hired as a janitor with nearly full-time hours, and he’s been enjoying working at his own pace in a supportive, behind-the-scenes role. Frank* was […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Ryan

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Garry and DJ met and discussed what a career in security involves and a course DJ can take to prepare for this role. At the time of this MentorAbility Experience, […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Keenan

Keenan: Career Exploration: From Meat to Manufacturing. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Keenan’s two mentorship experiences demonstrate how targeted mentorship opportunities can guide job seekers toward work environments that match their skills and interests. When job seekers are interested in multiple roles […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Zach

Zach: A Slice of Passion. Facilitated by Fort St. John Association for Community Living. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

He was thrilled to be able to eat the pizza and wings he made himself, as they were not only delicious, but cooking them to perfection was a big achievement […]