How to Navigate Your Job Search – Session for Students with Disabilities (Mar 7)
RRC Polytech’s Career Services, in collaboration with MentorAbility Manitoba, is hosting a virtual presentation for students with disabilities to gain knowledge and strategies to successfully enter the workforce.
This session will provide insights on:
- Current labour market for people with disabilities
- Effective job search strategies
- Accommodations – approaches & challenges
- Resources to explore
There will be time to ask questions at the end of this presentation.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Friday, March 7th
- Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
- Location: MS Teams
- The session will be recorded
- ASL interpretation will be provided
TO REGISTER
- Log into RRC Hub and click the Career Bridge icon
- Click on “Events & Workshops” link on the left menu
- From the calendar, click on the event that you would like to register for
- Click the blue “Register for this event” button
MentorAbility Manitoba, led by WASO (Work And Social Opportunities), is a program that unlocks potential for persons experiencing disability, paving the way to fulfilling careers informed through mentorship. But MentorAbility Manitoba isn’t just about supporting job seekers; it’s also about empowering employers to build more inclusive, productive, and successful workplaces.
SPEAKERS
Chelsey Gretchen
Team Leader at WASO: Work and Social Opportunities Inc., a supportive employment agency serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. With 11 years of experience in employment support, she assists job seekers through one-on-one coaching and skill-building workshops. Chelsey is dedicated to empowering individuals facing employment barriers by providing job development and coaching. WASO has been supporting individuals with disabilities since 1981, growing from one location to six unique sites. Through her work, Chelsey helps individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve meaningful employment.
Wade Slater
HUB Coordinator for the Manitoba Area, Wade brings extensive experience in career development, education, and facilitation. He collaborates with employment service providers, employers, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through the WASO MentorAbility Program, Wade works to foster full workforce participation by providing resources, expertise, and support. His focus is on creating meaningful connections between job seekers and inclusive employers, helping individuals gain workplace experience while assisting employers in meeting their unique labor needs through inclusive hiring practices.
Brittney Mlodzinski
Hub Facilitator for MentorAbility Manitoba, joining the WASO Hub in July 2024. With a background in disability support, she has worked as a direct support worker in residential and day programs and as an elementary school educational assistant. Passionate about empowerment, Brittney is dedicated to promoting understanding and respect for individuals with disabilities. Through WASO and MentorAbility, she helps individuals explore career opportunities while providing employers with valuable insights into inclusive hiring practices through mentorship experiences.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca