[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”4″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”5″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]MentorAbility Canada\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”7″ ][cs_content_seo]Mentor\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_breadcrumbs _id=”11″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”14″ ][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Are you an employer interested in exploring workplace diversity and expanding your employee engagement strategies? Are you interested in strengthening your knowledge of inclusive employment while providing a short-term mentorship opportunity to a person experiencing a disability? Consider becoming a MentorAbility Canada mentor! \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]MentorAbility Canada is a national supported employment initiative that facilitates unique, short-term mentoring opportunities between employers and people experiencing a disability. By providing and celebrating successful mentoring experiences in communities across Canada, this initiative is part of a national effort to promote the employment of Canadians experiencing disability. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”17″ ][cs_element_image _id=”18″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”19″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”20″ ][cs_element_text _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]The MentorAbility Canada team will help match employers with a skilled person experiencing a disability (the protégé) for a short mentoring experience that could last from 1 hour to 1 day. The protégé is interested in learning more about a career in your sector.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]As a participating employer, you will be supported throughout the process by skilled employment professionals. MentorAbility is free and there is no expectation of a job offer.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”23″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]By becoming a MentorAbility Canada employer-mentor you will: \n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]Gain awareness of a new talent pool: Through this experience, you and your staff can discover how to tap into a skilled pool of candidates who experience a disability.
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 with disabilities in 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 provincially and 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 disabilities.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”26″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_layout_grid _id=”29″ ][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”30″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”31″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”32″ ][cs_element_image _id=”33″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”34″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]Want to sign up your organization to participate in the MentorAbility Canada initiative?\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”36″ ][cs_element_button _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Sign-Up Today\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”39″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”40″ ][cs_element_image _id=”41″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”42″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”43″ ][cs_content_seo]Want to personally sign-up to become a mentor?\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”44″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”45″ ][cs_element_button _id=”46″ ][cs_content_seo]Sign-Up Today\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”47″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”48″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”49″ ][cs_element_image _id=”50″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”51″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]Want to Participate in a Networking or Learning Event?\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”53″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”54″ ][cs_element_button _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn More\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][/cs_element_layout_grid][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”57″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]Do you want to prepare for an upcoming MentorAbility Canada mentorship experience? Here are some quick tips!\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”59″ ][cs_content_seo]Download the PDF Guide\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”60″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”61″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”62″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”63″ ][cs_content_seo]You have completed a MentorAbility mentorship experience – what’s next?\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”64″ ][cs_content_seo]The MentorAbility Canada network is working with mentors from the following organizations from across the country.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”65″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”66″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”67″ ][cs_element_text _id=”68″ ][cs_content_seo]1.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”69″ ][cs_element_text _id=”70″ ][cs_content_seo]Connect with your MentorAbility Canada provincial coordinator or site partner for more information, or to find out about upcoming opportunities and MentorAbility events.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”72″ ][cs_element_text _id=”73″ ][cs_content_seo]2.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”74″ ][cs_element_text _id=”75″ ][cs_content_seo]Explore free learning resources from CASE and MentorAbility, including an HR Inclusive Policy Toolkit, Remote Work Employer Guide, and our Supported Employment Resource Hub.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”76″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”77″ ][cs_element_text _id=”78″ ][cs_content_seo]3.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”79″ ][cs_element_text _id=”80″ ][cs_content_seo]Check out ongoing events on our website.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”81″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”82″ ][cs_element_text _id=”83″ ][cs_content_seo]4.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”84″ ][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]Continue the conversation in your workplace. Encourage your colleagues to participate in MentorAbility. Speak to your HR department about the program and about boosting workplace inclusivity. We’re here to help!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”86″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”87″ ][cs_element_text _id=”88″ ][cs_content_seo]5.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”89″ ][cs_element_text _id=”90″ ][cs_content_seo]Follow us on social media! Share your insight and experience with a MentorAbility Experience. Help us continue to learn and improve by competing our short, anonymous survey.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”91″ ][cs_element_image _id=”92″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”93″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”94″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”95″ ][cs_content_seo]MentorAbility Canada Events\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_tabs _modules=”97,98″ _id=”96″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”99″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”100″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”101″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”102″ ][cs_content_seo]MentorAbility National Employer\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”103″ ][cs_content_seo]MentorAbility Canada is collaborating with businesses and organizations in other sectors, from coast-to-coast, who are committed to making their workplaces more inclusive to people experiencing disability. We would like to highlight one of those employers!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”104″ ][cs_element_layout_grid _id=”105″ ][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”106″ ][cs_element_image _id=”107″ ][cs_element_text _id=”108″ ][cs_content_seo]”Our experience with MentorAbility has been beneficial both personally and professionally for the participants and our company as a whole. From the interview, straight through to performance management, we can
become better managers, leaders, and humans by engaging with views which may not be entirely familiar to us. It allows us to get better at what we do.”\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”109″ ][cs_content_seo]Chantelle Painter, The Brick
HR Recruitment and Engagement Manager\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_cell][/cs_element_layout_grid][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”110″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”111″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”112″ ][cs_content_seo]Participating Employers\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”113″ ][cs_content_seo]The MentorAbility Canada network is working with mentors from the following organizations across the country.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion _id=”114″ ][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”115″ ][cs_content_seo]List of participating employers\n\n
Abstrakt Creative
Golden Custom Clothing
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Urgences Santé
Accessible Media Inc
Goodwill Boutique
Prancing Paws
Vaughan Paper Products
Adventure Guide
Gowling WLG
Prince Albert Security Services
Vogel LLP
Advocate Insurance Group
Great West Auto Electric
Princess Pooch
Waterloo Regional Police
Aime’s Music
Groupe Sélection
Procare Family Center
West Mount Foods
Alberta Health Services
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Progressive Westman
Western Prime Meats
Alimentari Italian Grocery
Haney Building Supplies
Raw Carrot Soup
Westin Hotel
AMJ Campbell
Health Canada
Refuge des femmes de l’ouest de l’île Montréal
Wildwood Art Studio
Atomic Cartoons
Hickman Motors
Researcher-Military Museum
World Financial Group
Auto World
HNC Appliances
Residence Despins
WSP Engineering
Banging Rocks
Home Care Assistance
Revel Bookkeeping
Yorktown Family Services
Basic Packaging Inc
Hootsuite
Rise Strength Lab
Your Independent Grocer
Bel Air Toyota
Intellijoint Surgical
Rize Up Addiction Support
Youth Culture
Boston Pizza
Italian Market
Rosennau Transport
A.R.T.B. Inc.
Bridges to Belonging
Jean-Coutu
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Gillis Intellectual Property Developments
CABu Technologies
Justine Photography
S3 Enterprises
Phoenix House
Calgary Police
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Safeway
UNITI
Canadian Tire
Ketolybrium
Salisbury House
<strong>And More!</strong>
Cardinal Signs
Kildonan Dental
Services incendies Ville de Lévis
CASS
Kitchner Public Library
Shopify
Celebration Church
KoKo Patisserie
Shoppers Drug Mart
Centre de services scolaires Rivière du Nord
Laurier University
Shoppers Drug Mart
Chamois
Links Local Art Gallery
Simply Cast
City of Calgary Recreation – Andy Kitchen
Lunar Restaurant Breakfast Bistro
Slash Photography
City of Cambridge
Mack Photography
SLB Carpentry
City of Edmonton-IT
Mad Mexican
Sobey’s
Community Living British Columbia
Manulife Financial
South Nation Conservation
Coopérative techniciens ambulanciers du Québec
Mapped In
SPHERE
Country Heritage Park
March of Dimes Canada
Starbucks
Craft Services Cafe
Meal Prep Ottawa
STM
Crazy Asian Beauty Services
Mid-East Food Centre
Studio One Dog Grooming
Deerfoot Inn
Ministère de la Justice
Sturgeon Schutzhund Club
Department of Community Servies
Ministère du transport du Canada
SunLife
Desire2Learn
Monastère des augustines
Superlite
Do Originals
Motif
Taruff Foods Inc.
Do Originals
MSC Financial Group Inc
The Brick
Dog Father Grooming
Nationwide Natural Foods
The Chopped Leaf
Factory Theatre
Ocean Trailer
The Frozen Machine
Familiprix
On Cue Training
The Rusty Zipper
Foghorn Communications
OpenText
Traverse Independence
Forces armées canadiennes
Palideon Security
Triple-Boris
Ford Dealership
Patti Larsen Books
Turtle Jacks
Fort Bowling Lanes
Paw Street Market
Unforgetable Memories
Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society
Paw Utopia
Union Chicken
FreshCo
Pet Value
United Rentals-Warehouse
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