Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Employers & Mentors

MentorAbility Canada logo

The MentorAbility Initiative

 Is your organization interested in expanding its workplace diversity and strengthening workplace culture and employee engagement strategies? Become a MentorAbility partner and offer your staff opportunities to become a mentor!
 
The MentorAbility team will facilitate mutually beneficial mentorship opportunities for your staff with a person interested in learning more about careers in your industry or organization. These short mentoring experiences last from 1 hour to 1 day and are facilitated.
 
As a participating employer, you will be supported throughout the process by skilled employment professionals and with mentorship resources.
 
MentorAbility is complimentary and there is no expectation of a job offer.
Back view of female entrepreneur having video call with colleague on the computer.

Join the Hundreds of Employers and Mentors who are Engaging with MentorAbility Today!

By Participating in MentorAbility you will:

Gain Awareness of and Access to a New Talent Pool:

Through this experience, you and your staff can discover how to tap into a unique and skilled pool of candidates to support your recruitment strategies and build a more inclusive team!

Develop New Employee Engagement and Inclusion Skills:

By participating in the MentorAbility Canada initiative, you will gain knowledge and skills to help you integrate job seekers who experience disability into your workplace.

Provide Your Staff with Professional Development Opportunities:

Mentoring a person interested in a career in your sector provides a valuable professional development opportunity for staff.

Expand Your Network:

Develop strong working relationships with local employment service providers who can help you tap into competent future talent pools and connect with the MentorAbility network at large.

Promote Your Work Through MentorAbility Canada nationally:

Participating employers demonstrate community leadership and a commitment to workplace inclusion. You will be recognized as contributing to a national effort to promote the employment and empowerment of Canadians experiencing disability.

Become a MentorAbility Mentor

Would you like to become a MentorAbility Mentor and participate in a facilitated mentorship? 

After completing the sign-up form we will support you with preparing for, and participating in, the mentorship experience. Sign up today! 

Become a MentorAbility Partner

In addition to engaging individuals to become Mentors, MentorAbility also engages with a variety of stakeholders, like organizations, to partner with.  Does your organization want to:
  • Share information about the MentorAbility initiative with your network? 
  • Engage your staff to facilitate mentorships for job seekers?
  • Engage your staff to participate in mentorship matches as mentors? 
  • Engage in research to build an evidence base around inclusive employment for persons experiencing disability, effective mentorship models, and more?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, sign up to become a MentorAbility Partner today!
Two people look at a laptop together while smiling.

Resources and Learning

Are you interested in learning more? CASE offers a variety of resources for employers: 

The Disability Inclusion Advantage Newsletter

This newsletter will support you in your journey to diversify your staff and create a truly inclusive environment that sets all employees up for success.

Click Here

Employer Training Courses

CASE’s complimentary trainings were designed by employment, learning, and diversity/inclusion specialists, along with HR professionals. 

Click Here

Abilities at Work Podcast

This podcast features dynamic speakers who answer your questions about connecting individuals who experience disability with meaningful employment and mentorship opportunities.

Click Here

Abilities at Work Advisory Team

The Abilities at Work Advisory Team is a group of Canadian employers and supported employment service providers who are active in the development of inclusive and diverse workplaces.

Click Here

Event Calendar

Whether you’re looking for professional development, networking opportunities, or information or training sessions, we’re sure you’ll find an opportunity that appeals to you.

Click Here

...And More!

CASE offers even more employer-focused resources. Check out the Employer page to learn more today.

Click Here

Have Questions About MentorAbility?

Do you have questions about becoming a MentorAbility mentor? Connect with the MentorAbility Hub in your region today to learn more.

Learn More

MentorAbility Experience Stories

Read from our collection of stories about the MentorAbility experience and learn more about the variety of mentorships that have taken place.

Learn More

MentorAbility Canada

Navigate back to the MentorAbility Canada page and learn more about this national initiative.

Learn More

MentorAbility CASE logo

Newsletter

Sign up for our e-newsletter and stay current with all the latest from CASE and supported employment work across Canada and beyond. You’ll also receive our latest promotions and offers. We will not share your email address with any third-party vendors. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we protect your personal information.

Connect With CASE

Tell us about new, innovative supported employment initiatives your organization is spearheading. Please send us your ideas or advice on how CASE can better serve you.