NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators

Have you heard about Project Search Canada? Project SEARCH is a unique school-to-work training program for students with disabilities. image: A Black you wearing scrubs is standing in a doorway. youtu.be/BPx-Ls6W_CI

@mainlandtrades Mainland Nova Scotia Building has shared that The International Union of Painters is currently recruiting 30 Industrial Painters and Painter-helpers for work in Nova Scotia. Experience an asset, but not necessary, Full details here: m.facebook.com/jobs/job-openi…

Applications now accepted for the Investment Readiness Program accepting applications till Nov 22. Nova Scotia #SocEnt can access up to $75,000 in funding through IRP. For more information or to apply visit cfns-fcne.ca/investmentread… joanne.elliott@cfns-fcne.ca 902-329-9396

Thank you @morricemike for continuing to ask the questions. @fosslien shared this perfect image of what happens when you share #ideas with those who get it and those who don't. #Refusal typically happens when people are afraid. What is the #OfficailOpposition afraid of

Please Save the Date Monday October 17th @EventsEastCA will be hosting a Food and Beverage Career Fair on Monday October 17th from 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the Halifax Convention Centre. REGISTER TO ATTEND ON EVENTBRITE TODAY EVENTBRITE.COM/E/431674930337 OR CALL 902.864.7520 via @OPRCNS

@earthumbrella thank you for reaching out to connect with us. What would you like to learn from us, and what knowledge do you wish to share with us?

@carolinekovesi welcome to our #WorkplaceInclusionNeighbourhood. Thank you for reaching out to connect. What are your thoughts on #DisabilityInclusion in the #Workplace?

@KimHvidkjaer Thank you for reaching out to connect with us. We are interested in hearing your thoughts on Entrepreneurs experiencing #Disability.

@nsheadlines thank you for choosing to connect with us. While 90% of employers say they have a #Diversity, #Equitity and #Inclusion Policies and Practices only 4% include #Disability. #DisabilityIsDiversity

Disability Employment Awareness Month If the greatest economic challenge is a labour shortage. Why are people with disabilities still unemployed? CBC talks doctoral candidate and disability consultant Elizabeth Mohler @Mohlerc; and Ingrid Muschta, @ODEN cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Kicking off Disability Employment Awareness Month is WendyLee Walsh who officially opened her Christmas store in New Glasgow on Oct. 1 with the help of GO-3D (Growth, Opportunity, Drive, Determination, Disability) saltwire.com/nova-scotia/co… #entrepreneurs #business #disability

People experiencing disability are great at their job, and horrible at interviews, yet 99% of all recruitment advertisements and online application portals fail to talk about accommodations. Thank you Henry for sharing your story with us. www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc.ca…

Apply for Disaster Assistance The following one-time financial assistance will be offered to eligible Nova Scotians. Applications will be available later this week. Apply -- online: beta.novascotia.ca/disaster-finan…... Access Nova Scotia centres MLA offices municipal offices.

It is not too late to register! #Free #DisabilityTaxCredit #Information Wednesday September 21 6:30 pm Virtual Via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), released an advanced unedited version of General Comment #8 Article 27 which is related to work and employment. The full document at this link which will take you to their website. ohchr.org/en/documents/g…

We've received an update from Lee's Shop in Canning, NS. They have been very fortunate to carry Nancy Hussey's artwork over the past few years. Lee's Shop hours: Tuesday through Saturday 1pm 'til 4pm

@casecanada study Diversity Works, explores the challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of colour experiencing disability as they navigated various stages of the employment journey with the assistance of supported employment service providers. supportedemployment.ca/blog/first-loo…

Winnie Grant, Executive Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Community Relations Division @NS_DCS and Adjunct Professor @DalhousieU School of Social Work's The “Why” Behind the “How”: Broadening the Discussions Around Diversity and Becoming Liberated lnkd.in/gDyRn39v

There is a place for everyone @mainlandtrades including people with disabilities. They're making it a point to let everyone know!

Have you ever wondered about the impact of #InclusiveEmployment? Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Please join Cory Jarrick as he describes the value that employment has brought to his life. youtu.be/MZ8D6ShSx0k #employment #inclusionatwork