NEADS' Victoria Strategies to Employment Forum

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

• 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 0.00 for students and 45.00 for professionals
Lunch and refreshments will be served!

Event Registration Please register by October 12, 2012 STUDENTS Click here to register PROFESSIONALS Click here to register If you need disability-related accommodations, require sign language interpretation, or have dietary restrictions, please provide details when you register.	Speakers Learn about speaking opportunities
	Exhibitors Reserve an exhibit space

For more information: Telephone 778-330-2087 or 1-877-670-1256 or E-mail: forum@neads.ca

October 13, 2012
8:30 - 4:30

Pacific Ballroom
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
728 Humboldt Street
Victoria, BC

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

8:00 – 9:00

Registration & Refreshments

Foyer

Exhibits

Ballroom

9:00 - 9:05

Welcome: NEADS

Ballroom

9:05 - 9:10

Address from the NEADS Board:
Christine Nieder and Debbie Ellis

Ballroom

9:10 – 9:20

Navigating the Changing Employment System in BC
Dave Morgan
GT Hiring Solutions

Ballroom

9:20 – 10:00

Finding Work In Tough Economic Times:
Lyn Joth, Co-operative Education Program
and Career Services, University of Victoria

Ballroom

10:00 - 10:15

Health Break

10:15 – 10:55

Considerations For Disclosure:
Mike Hanson
Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Ballroom

10:55 - 11:15

Health Break

11:15 – 12:15

Branding Yourself:
Chris Wright
Employ-Ability Program, Neil Squire

Ballroom

12:15 – 1:15

Lunch

Ballroom

Exhibits

Ballroom

1:15 – 2:00

Get Invited For That First Interview:
Chris Wright
Employ-Ability Program, Neil Squire

Ballroom

2:00 – 2:30

Preparing For Interviews And Tips For Success:
Rachael Ross
Disability Strategy and Minister's Council
on Employment and Accessibility
Ministry of Social Development

Ballroom

2:30 - 2:45

Health Break

2:45 – 3:00

First-Hand Employment Experience:
Lauren Sherwood
UVic student

Ballroom

3:00 – 3:30

Networking:
Darryl Stickel
Co—founder of Trust Unlimited
Graduating student from Royal Roads University

Ballroom

3:30 – 3:40

NEADS Scholarship:
Debbie Ellis and Christine Nieder

Ballroom

3:40 – 3:50

Final Tips for Your Job Search: TBD, NEADS

3:50 – 3:55

Evaluations

3:55 – 4:00

Draw for door prizes

4:00

Workshop Close And Opportunity For Networking

Notes:

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