EmployAbilities

11/15/2025

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Sometimes a health crisis can create a barrier and make employment difficult. We work with clients like Daxter, who had this experience, and worked on new job skills training, career exploration, job applications, and interview skills.

Read this success story, and see how Daxter went from unemployed to being rewarded for his exceptional performance at his new job.

👉 https://ow.ly/1hWS50XlTq2

11/14/2025

Attention Bonnyville Job Seekers!

Join us at the Bonnyville Job Fair on Tuesday, November 18, at the Centennial Centre Hub. Meet with employers and organizations like EmployAbilities North, Career Evolution North and the Lakeland Employment Centre at this FREE event!

11/12/2025

EmployAbilities Grande Prairie and Future Works Grande Prairie had a great time decorating gingerbread houses that will be at the Festival of Trees, Gingerbread Lane display on Nov 20-23.

These houses will be auctioned, with the proceeds benefiting the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation. Learn more about the event and how you can place your bid! https://www.festivaloftreesgp.ca/

It was great to support an important local cause and have a fun team-building activity!

11/11/2025

Our offices are closed as we commemorate Remembrance Day and reflect on the sacrifices made for all of us by so many.

We will reopen tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

11/10/2025

October was Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), and EmployAbilities was pleased to present Bob's Portables in Bonnyville with a DEAM Award for their ongoing partnership and inclusive hiring practices.

Learn more about DEAM and what it means.⬇️
https://employabilities.ab.ca/what-is-deam/

11/10/2025

We want to remind you that EmployAbilities' offices and programs will be closed tomorrow in observance of Remembrance Day.

We encourage you to reflect on the day. Here is a list of services you can attend in Edmonton.

More than 125,000 Canadian Armed Forces members have served in international peacekeeping efforts in dozens of countries. We recognize and remember their courage, service and sacrifice.

11/09/2025

This past week, Strive 4 Work learned how to perfect their resumes. Our facilitator, Greg, went over different resume formats and how best to showcase qualifications, skills and abilities to potential employers.

Strive 4 Work's next intake is in January 2026. Stay tuned! https://employabilities.ab.ca/strive-4-work/

11/08/2025

After a 5-year gap in employment, Shane's resume wasn't getting much attention. He worked with EmployAbilities to complete online skills training, gain certifications and create job-specific resumes.

It didn't take long, and he landed a warehouse job! Read his success story.

Shane came to EmployAbilities in March 2021 to get assistance returning to the labour market after having last worked in 2016. Unfortunately, after a 5-year gap in his employment, Shane’s resume wasn’t garnering the attention of any employers. After meeting with his Employment Coach, Shane creat...

11/07/2025

EmployAbilities exists to support people with disabilities or employment barriers by connecting them to training, support, and meaningful employment.

But we can’t do it without you. When you become a member, you add your voice and support for the work that we do.

Learn how you can get involved as a member.
https://employabilities.ab.ca/become-a-member/

11/06/2025

You got the job! Congratulations! 🥳
This free online training video shares important information on winning your first week on the job, understanding and managing employer expectations and setting yourself up for further success.

🎥Watch it here.

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11/05/2025

EmployAbilities is also hiring in Edmonton!
The Professional Development Facilitator is a full-time, permanent position, and the successful candidate will help us fulfill our mission: connecting ABILITY to OPPORTUNITY.

Read more and learn how to apply. ⬇️
https://employabilities.ab.ca/careers/

11/04/2025

EmployAbilities Grande Prairie is looking to fill TWO vacant positions. Please spread the word.

➡️Skill Development Coordinator
➡️Community Service Coordinator

Help us connect ABILITY to EMPLOYMENT in Grande Prairie. Learn more and apply at https://employabilities.ab.ca/careers/