Canadian Association for Supported Employment

MentorAbility Experience Story: Jacia

Jacia: Taking Concrete Actions Toward a Career Goal. Facilitated by: Fort St John Community Living, Inclusion BC. Logos: MentorAbility, CASE, Canada

The program offered valuable support, guidance, and networking opportunities and allowed her to take concrete actions towards her career goals. Jacia described her experience with the MentorAbility program as transformative, […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Isaac

Isaac: Getting ahead of the game. Facilitated by: Avalon Employment. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, CASE, Canada.

“I left the mentorship feeling inspired and equipped with the knowledge to turn my gaming passion into a reality.” This mentorship experience brought together two passionate individuals when Curtis from […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Ryan

Ryan: The Ins and Outs of Plumbing. Facilitated by: AvenueNB. MentorAbility, CASE, Canada

“Matrix Mechanical went above and beyond for Ryan. They not only took him to various job sites but had him in for a mock interview to practice his interview skills […]

MentorAbility Experience Story : Nadyezhda

Nadyezhda: A Tailored Approach Finds the Best Fit. Facilitated by Avalon. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

Her multiple MentorAbility Experiences were “very productive and informative,” and she could imagine herself working in all these fields in the future. MentorAbility offers job seekers experiencing disabilities an opportunity […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Erin

Erin: Grooming Up Success. Facilitated by Life Directions. March of Dimes Canada, ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada

The practical experience and guidance Erin received from experienced professionals during their multiple mentorships have instilled in them the belief that they have found their true calling. We always love […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Casey

Casey: Stacking up Experiences. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Ryan, an Employment Specialist supporting Casey, commended the MentorAbility program for its effectiveness in providing job seekers an opportunity to explore their career interest. Casey was interested in learning more […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Rabeka

Blossoming Opportunities. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada and ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.

Through this MentorAbility experience, Rabeka gained confidence and was able to showcase her eagerness, professionalism, and strong work ethic. Before Rabeka arrived at MentorAbility Canada, she worked with a Vocational […]

MentorAbility Experience Story: Anonymous

Anonymous: Supports Give Confidence. Facilitated by Life Directions. Logos: March of Dimes Canada, ODEN. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, CASE, Canada.

Accommodations not only demonstrated the ski resort’s commitment to reducing barriers to inclusion, they also uplifted the employee’s spirits, giving them the confidence to fully dedicate themselves to their new […]

MentorAbility Experience Story : Mardokay

Mardokay, Harvesting Success. Facilitated by WASO. Logos: MentorAbility, CASE, "Canada" wordmark.

Mardokay was very interested in learning more about the produce retail industry, and after a mentorship experience, Krown Produce hired him on the spot! When Mardokay first connected with MentorAbility, […]

Experience Story: Paige

Paige: Exploring Possibilities. Facilitated by SaskAbilities. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, CASE, "Canada" wordmark.

Mandy recognizes Paige’s talents: ‘It is very clear that she is a creative problem solver” After completing an Administrative Assistant and Business certificate program, Paige was excited to begin exploring […]