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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, […]

Creating Opportunities through Professional Development

Creating Opportunities through Professional Development “I feel like I can walk up to businesses more confidently than I did before.” Amanda Purdy, Manager of Social Enterprises at Sunset Community and recent […]

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 […]

Enhancing Workplace Inclusion for Indigenous Workers

Enhancing Workplace Inclusion for Indigenous Workers Pour la version française de cet article, veuillez cliquer ici.  |  For the French version of this post, please click here. Due to historical oppression and current […]

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 […]