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Category: MentorAbility Experiences

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, […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Matthew

Matthew: Clarity about a Career in Accounting. Facilitated by: Avalon Employment. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Matthew was matched with the perfect mentor, Alex, who answered his questions and provided more clarity about a career in accounting. Matthew graduated with a diploma in accounting, but he […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: “David”

"David": Connecting through Shared Experiences. Facilitated by Life Directions. March of Dimes Canada, ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

The mentee and Craig both enjoyed their conversation and connecting through a shared respect for hard work in challenging conditions! For privacy reasons, we have chosen the name “David” to […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Zachery

Zachery: An Electric Experience. Facilitated by inclusionBC. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

“I did not know there were so many different areas of electrical work. This mentorship showed me there is much more to choose from.”   Zachery was considering pursuing a career […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Katrina

Katrina: Empowerment Opens Doors In the Beauty Industry. Facilitated by Gateway Association. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

Amanda’s mentorship encouraged Katrina to continue exploring different career options in the beauty industry, like pedicurist and tattoo artist. It can be difficult to get started in the beauty industry, […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Marcellus

Marcellus: Behind-the-scenes in an inclusive workplace. Facilitated by Saskabilities. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

“It was really good to see how they did all the sorting (of recyclables), and the crusher was cool,” he said. “And it was nice to see all the different […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Kate

Kate: Wood Facility Tour Confirms Interest in Hands-On Work. Facilitated by Career Connections. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Kate’s tour of the Eastcut facility increased her interest in hands-on work and finding a career in wood manufacturing and construction. At MentorAbility, we enjoy helping job seekers learn more […]

MentorAbility Experience Story : Mallory

Mallory: Shining in Customer Service at the Local Grocer. Facilitated by Inclusion Yukon. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Mallory had so much fun helping and connecting with customers that she even received a “Kudos Alert” from a customer. When Mallory, a successful entrepreneur and local business owner, first […]