Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN

09/27/2021

Last chance to join the conversation and register for the 2021 #TalentSummit! Designed for businesses, community leaders, and decision makers to address the critical issue of talent attraction and retention.

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a half-day event that will bring together thought leaders to share emerging trends, best practices and how Ottawa’s economic partners are supporting our business community and planning for the future. Get connected. Get educated. Get inspired.

Don’t wait! Reserve your seat today ➡️
https://bit.ly/3913xZ1

RBC, OakWood Designers & Builders, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN, uOttawa, eSAX - The Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience #OttawaEvents #Ottawa #MyOttawa #SME #Networking #OBoT

09/27/2021

Le PAIRE appuie une reprise économique inclusive dans l’est de l’Ontario

Des employeurs locaux nous ont dit qu’ils voulaient savoir comment devenir plus inclusifs et accessibles dans leurs pratiques d’emploi. Nous avons donc collaboré avec nos partenaires communautaires et nos membres pour créer une série d’ateliers en quatre parties qui permet d’améliorer les compétences et de renforcer la confiance dans l’élaboration de pratiques de recrutement et de rétention accessibles en milieu de travail.

Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter cette série, intitulée « Shaping Accessible Employment Practices (en anglais seulement) ». Ces ateliers aideront les employeurs, les professionnels dans le domaine des ressources humaines, des gestionnaires ainsi que tous les employés à comprendre les éléments clés qui leur permettront d’accéder à ce bassin de talents inexploité.

Pour en savoir plus et pour s'inscrire, veuillez visiter: https://www.centraideeo.ca/nouvelles-et-recits/le-paire-appuie-une-reprise-economique-inclusive-dans-lest-de-lontario/

La série d’ateliers Shaping Accessible Employment peut servir à intégrer l’accessibilité et l’inclusion dans les politiques et les pratiques en milieu de travail, du recrutement à la retraite.

09/27/2021

How EARN is supporting an inclusive economic recovery in East Ontario

Local employers told us they wanted to know how to become more inclusive and accessible in their employment practices.

So, EARN worked with our community partners and members to create a four-part workshop series that improves skills and builds confidence in developing accessible recruitment and retention practices in the workplace.

EARN is proud to present this series, entitled "Shaping Accessible Employment Practices". These workshops will help employers, HR professions, managers and all employees understand the key elements that will allow them to access this untapped talent pool.

#employment #humanresources #recruitment #community #diversity #talent #inclusion #accessibility

To read more and to register, please visit: https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stories/how-earn-is-supporting-an-inclusive-economic-recovery-in-east-ontario/

The Shaping Accessible Employment Practices Workshop Series can be used to integrate accessibility and inclusion into workplace policies and practices, from recruitment to retirement.

09/01/2021

Our Wave Hub

Our Wave Hub has announced the launch of MINDSET-MAKER-MARKET, a free weeklong virtual bootcamp for aspiring digital marketers and budding entrepreneurs.

→ MINDSET - How to Frame Your Thinking: Participants learn about the industry landscape, soft skills and mental models, and how to navigate the modern, digital economy.
→ MAKER - How to Build a Product: Participants are taken through a taste of the design sprint process to develop their own product and are trained in the no-code tools needed to build rapidly.
→ MARKET - How to Launch a Campaign: Participants are taught foundational digital marketing strategies to successfully bring their product to market.

Applications open until September 15. Apply at ourwavehub.com/bootcamp

Our Wave Hub is a Canadian ed-tech company and strategic advisory practice. We build modular learning experiences that are optimized to prepare people and organizations to navigate our rapidly changing workforce.

07/15/2021

EARN Summer 2021 Newsletter

EARN published the 2nd quarter e-Newsletter today with a new Audio feature for an interactive way to share our stories while ensuring accessibility. Take a look and listen to our podcast!

https://mailchi.mp/3c966325d05a/earn-summer-2021-news?e=34df4e1a48

Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services Report On Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services released a report focused on their Developmental Services reform called “Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion.” The goal of the 10-year plan is t...

06/24/2021

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN updated their address.

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN updated their address.

07/21/2020

06/02/2020

#blackouttuesday

04/20/2020

Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers in our community who with EARN and other initiatives led and supported by United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario!

The power and significance of volunteerism has never been more apparent.

To the individuals who give back year-round, and to those who have stepped up in this time of unprecedented need, we are so grateful for you 💕

#NationalVolunteerWeek

04/17/2020

United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario

Are you in a position to help a neighbour in need?

We’ve put together a list of volunteer opportunities in our communities with guidelines from Ottawa Public Health
for how to volunteer safely. Check them out 👉 https://unitedwayeocovid19.ca/volunteer-opportunities/

04/17/2020

Ontario seeks more information from Ottawa on how to treat CERB for people on social assistance

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/ontario-seeks-more-information-from-ottawa-on-how-to-treat-cerb-for-people-on-social-assistance.html

People on social assistance who report CERB payments face no clawbacks — for now.

01/17/2020

An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health at Work - excelHR

An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health at Work - excelHR

We’ve gathered here practical actions employers can take including how to promote mental health in the workplace and how to talk to an employee showing signs...

01/17/2020

An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health at Work - excelHR

ExcelHR created this helpful document that employers can use to better understand their role in conversations about mental health in the workplace, as well as practical tips on how to engage your employees in creating a mentally healthy environment.

We’ve gathered here practical actions employers can take including how to promote mental health in the workplace and how to talk to an employee showing signs...

11/27/2019

Amazing event at the House of Commons with the administrative staff promoting accessible and inclusive workplace solutions. Our friend and EARN member Michael Lifsh*tz - IllumAbilities provided a keynote address.

11/22/2019

David C. Onley Initiative

Connect with us to find out how we help #Ottawa and area employers get connected to amazing #diverse #talent that they may be missing!

#AbleTo connect employers to talent!

Ottawa employers could be missing out on an entire pool of untapped talent. Candidates with visible and non-visible disabilities often miss out on opportunities due to accessibility or resources. Shannon Bruce, of Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN, is #AbleTo connect employers to talent by providing networking and learning events and assistance for companies looking to hire. Watch her story:

10/25/2019

Save the date!

The 2020 EARN Conference venue has been booked. If you are in recruitment, diversity, or are a people manager in your organization this is an event you don't want to miss.

The conference will provide strategies and resources for employers to create a more inclusive workplace experience. This will ensure that you are equipped to attract and retain the best employees.

We look forward to seeing you there!

#EARNconf2020

09/13/2019

Shannon Bruce, manager, business development at the Employment Accessibility Resource Network, observes, “Highly talented people are being overlooked. Considering hiring people with disabilities is not about doing something that feels good, but about not missing out on the next best talent.” This is a problem both for your organization and for your potential staff.

Why is the nonprofit sector not doing a better job of hiring people with disabilities? We've got tips on how to improve in our new article: https://charityvillage.com/cms/content/topic/a_missed_opportunity_how_the_nonprofit_sector_can_better_hire_people_with_disabilities

07/12/2019

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN

07/12/2019

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN's cover photo

06/19/2019

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN's cover photo

06/14/2019

2019 EARN Conference Resources - United Way Ottawa EARN

It's hard to believe #EARNconf2019 was only 1 week ago! You can find and share great resources from the event on our website. This includes our keynote presentation, resource handouts, and the videos.

Be sure to check it out, and don't forget to share what you implement in your workplace from #EARNconf2019

http://earn-paire.ca/employers/tools-and-resources/2019-conf-resources/

Through research, evaluation and partnerships with community experts we are able to identify the biggest social problems facing our community and help find solutions – solutions that get to the root of the problem.

05/22/2019

Ottawa Jobs

Please join on Thursday, May 30 for a #LunchandLearn focused on helping you unlock more capital to grow your business. Presenters and topics are as follows:
1) Tax minimization
2) Smart financing
3) Access to grants
Employment Service St. Lawrence College Ottawa

04/17/2019

earn-paire.ca

We're less than two months away from our 2019 EARN Conference...take a minute to review these reflections from a conference-goer last year!

http://earn-paire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Reflections-from-the-EARN-Conference.pdf

04/12/2019

Thank you for the opportunity to share how #Ottawa employers can create more inclusive job posting which will help them attract a more diverse and largely untapped talent pool. (...it also simplifies many stages of the employee life cycle for everyone!) #talent #diversity #inclusion

Thank you to all the employers who joined us last night to explore pathways to employment for students and graduates with disabilities, and to Shannon Bruce, Manager of Business Development for the Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN, for her talk on writing inclusive job descriptions. #ottawa #ottawajobs #hiring #diversity

04/12/2019

Reverse job fair connects people with disabilities to employers

What an interesting idea!!!!

"Unlike a traditional job fair, employers are the ones rotating the room, visiting with prospective hires."

Local officials within the business community say the employment rate for people with disabilities is low but thanks to a special program, interns are getting connected with career opportunities in the Chippewa Valley.

04/01/2019

Peter's New Jobs

WE FOUND 13 NEW OTTAWA AREA JOB FAIRS THIS WEEK

It's a good week in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario for job seekers. Wellings of Stittsville, Lonestar (Kingston), Glasshouse Botanics, Mad Radish and of course the big one, TechNATA Career Fair are this week along with many more. We also have 3 webinars this week including our favourite Linkedin ACTIVATE workshop. You can find details on all these events on our Ottawa Career Event page - http://bit.ly/2qIFJDP_Ottawa

DATE EVENT LOCATION
Apr 2, 2019 Discover TechNATA 2019 Tech Expo and Talent Hunt Ottawa
Apr 2, 2019 Labour & Trades Multi-Employer Job Fair @CERC Ottawa
Apr 2, 2019 Glasshouse Botanics Job Fair Pembroke
Apr 5, 2019 Dollarama Hiring Fair Greely
Apr 5, 2019 Wellings of Stittsville Hiring Fair @CERC Stittsville
Apr 5, 2019 Mad Radish Job Fair Ottawa
Apr 6, 2019 Wellings of Stittsville Hiring Fair Stittsville
Apr 6, 2019 Driver Job Fair Tomlinson Ottawa
Apr 6, 2019 Ottawa Student Events Summer Job Fair Ottawa
Apr 6, 2019 Lone Star Summer Job Fair Kingston
Apr 7, 2019 Lone Star Summer Job Fair Kingston
Apr 7, 2019 Ottawa Student Events Summer Job Fair Ottawa
Apr 7, 2019 Delivery Ink Hiring Fair Ottawa
#ottawa #ottawajobs #jobfair #career #workshop

02/28/2019

Thank you to Agilec for collaborating with us and to all of our employer partners who came out for the afternoon! The response was phenomenal!

A huge shout out as well to our Service Provider partners who engaged their talent job seekers in attending the day!

Celebrating a successful job fair!
Thank you EARN and employers for your support and attendance

To our sweet candidates
We can still reach some of the employers if you need follow up.
Come on in and see us. (613)688-1072

02/19/2019

February 2019 EARN Newsletter

The February EARN Newsletter is now available!

http://mailchi.mp/86f6f588167a/february-2019-earn-newsletter-2

EARN invites you to attend our 7th Annual Conference on Friday June 7th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, presented by Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc.    Recognizing that we all have multiple social identities (e.g. race, class, gender, and ability...

02/19/2019

We are excited to announce Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc. as the presenting sponsor of this year's EARN Conference. We truly appreciate your continued support as a partner in EARN.

02/14/2019

Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to people with disabilities

A great resource to help make presentations more accessible!

Learn how to create PowerPoint presentations that are more accessible to people with disabilities, or who are using assistive technologies.

02/04/2019

2019 EARN Annual Conference - Conférence Annuelle de PAIRE 2019

Buy your #earlybird tickets now!

At the 7th Annual EARN Conference we want to help employers recognize that their employees all have multiple social identities (i.e. Race, class, gender, ability) and these identities intersect on many levels and consider what systems are in place that provide opportunities for some, and create barriers for others. Employers will leave with strategies that can foster a more inclusion and support better communication and results in the workplace.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-earn-annual-conference-conference-annuelle-de-paire-2019-tickets-55179397062

Le français de ce texte suit You're invited to the 7th Annual EARN Conference: Opening Doors to Inclusion: Diversity and Disability EARN, the Employment Accessibility Resource Network, is delighted to invite you to its 7th Annual Conference on Friday, June 7th, 2019 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Ottawa...

02/04/2019

Employment Accessibility Resource Network - EARN's cover photo

01/28/2019

Conference Overview - Mental Health in the Capital

Mental Health in the Capital 2019 will explore challenges and best practices in workplace mental health. Register before February 8th to get an early bird rate and use discount code PRM10 to save a further $50 off your conference registration fees: Mental Health in the Capital 2019

https://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/mentalhealth/default.aspx?utm_source=OP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EMHB3&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTVRFME1qRXlZMlpsTTJNeiIsInQiOiIxdFN6em1kcTdsektqaHlnMERKMnJOd3J2MkxsWHdrdU9HVjZVMjR6UWlYWFwvdEtBYVgrMHZBdXBmMzZxK2ZKamFwTmFQaERQdFMrazhYNmxDS1dKeDhERTFYcm5tTGlWSTZMSVhvQnF6bmJqMFwvS2FQNE04M2pOeUR5TEZiNjMwIn0%3D

Conference Overview- Mental Health in the Capital

01/28/2019

Ottawa Morning | Student Truckers

A small glimpse into the many opportunities that exist in the trucking industry right here in Eastern Ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/ottawa-morning/segment/15666497

Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan: Why is the demand for truckers, greater than the supply? We asked students at an Ottawa trucking school about the barriers.

01/28/2019

Canada Summer Jobs 2019 application period for employers extended

Canada Summer Jobs 2019 application period for employers extended

Employers who haven't already applied are invited to do so today GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canada Summer Jobs Program gives tens of thousands of...