NEADS' Edmonton Employment Forum

A Forum for Post-Secondary Students and Recent
Graduates with Disabilities Sponsored by Enbridge

• Plan an effective job search
• Gain insight into disclosing a disability in the workplace
• Get tips for arranging job accommodations
• Find a networking style that works for you
• Learn how to prepare for interviews
• Discover what employers are looking for

Employers, service providers, and other professionals are welcome.
Registration is 15.00 for students and 40.00 for professionals
Lunch and refreshments will be served!

Event Registration Please register by March 23, 2012 Click here to register online If you need disability-related accommodations, require sign language interpretation, or have dietary restrictions, please provide details when you register. NEADS can partially subsidize up-to 3 students or recent grads who live outside Edmonton, on a first-come basis, to attend the workshop. Please submit your subsidy application by March 1, 2012. Click here for Subsidy Information.

Speakers Learn about speaking opportunities

Exhibitors Reserve an exhibit space

For more information: Telephone 1-877-670-1256 or E-mail: forum@neads.ca

Friday
March 23, 2012
8:30 - 4:30

Quartz Ballroom
Matrix Hotel
10640 100 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB

An interactive day that can make a difference in your employment and educational pursuits!

8:30 – 9:30

Registration & Refreshments

Ballroom

Exhibits

Ballroom

9:30 - 9:45

Welcome: NEADS and Enbridge

Ballroom

9:45 – 9:50

Overview of the day: Diane Bergeron, NEADS

9:50 – 11:10

Panel 1: Finding the Job for You
Jon Garland, EmployAbilities
Grant Underschultz, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Kara Reed, City of Edmonton

Ballroom

11:10 - 11:30

Health Break

11:30 – 12:00

Networking Session

12:00 – 1:30

Lunch

Ballroom

Exhibits

Ballroom

1:30 – 3:10

Panel 2: What Employers Want
Bryce Clarke, Professionalism in the Workplace
Vanessa Johnson, CAPS University of Alberta
Carrie Anton, Assistive Technology & Accessibility Specialist
Tammy Thompson, RBC

Ballroom

3:10 – 3:30

Health Break

3:30 – 4:00

Strategy Session: Share Your Ideas!

3:15 – 4:00

Workshop 5

4:00 – 4:15

Final Tips for Your Job Search: TBD, NEADS

4:15 – 4:25

Forum Evaluation

4:25 – 4:30

Draw for door prizes

Notes:

• Out of respect for those with sensitivities, please do not wear perfumes or colognes, and do not bring any products containing nuts.