NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators

A network of people, businesses service providers and change-makers collaborating to fill labour shortages with NS's untapped and underutilized talent pool.

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Have you heard about Project Search Canada?
Project SEARCH is a unique school-to-work training program for students with disabilities.

image: A Black you wearing scrubs is standing in a doorway.

https://t.co/U2RkfFEX8J

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@mainlandtrades Mainland Nova Scotia Building has shared that The International Union of Painters is currently recruiting 30 Industrial Painters and Painter-helpers for work in Nova Scotia.

Experience an asset, but not necessary,
Full details here:
https://t.co/APWiJCBtLX

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Applications now accepted for the Investment Readiness Program accepting applications till Nov 22.

Nova Scotia #SocEnt can access up to $75,000 in funding through IRP.

For more information or to apply visit
https://t.co/Bl5De8ka4O

[email protected]
902-329-9396

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Thank you @morricemike for continuing to ask the questions. @fosslien shared this perfect image of what happens when you share #ideas with those who get it and those who don't.

#Refusal typically happens when people are afraid. What is the #OfficailOpposition afraid of

[Mike Morrice @morricemike]

Last night I brought questions from the disability community to the floor of the House.

Through a motion from @BonitaZarrillo MPs from all parties have already pressed the governing party to move quickly.

The disability community deserves answers.

#CanadaDisabilityBenefit

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Please Save the Date Monday October 17th

@EventsEastCA will be hosting a Food and Beverage Career Fair on Monday October 17th from 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the Halifax Convention Centre.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ON EVENTBRITE TODAY https://t.co/GhWbVx1TTP OR CALL 902.864.7520

via @OPRCNS

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@earthumbrella thank you for reaching out to connect with us. What would you like to learn from us, and what knowledge do you wish to share with us?

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@carolinekovesi welcome to our #WorkplaceInclusionNeighbourhood. Thank you for reaching out to connect. What are your thoughts on #DisabilityInclusion in the #Workplace?

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@KimHvidkjaer Thank you for reaching out to connect with us. We are interested in hearing your thoughts on Entrepreneurs experiencing #Disability.

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@nsheadlines thank you for choosing to connect with us. While 90% of employers say they have a #Diversity, #Equitity and #Inclusion Policies and Practices only 4% include #Disability. #DisabilityIsDiversity

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Disability Employment Awareness Month

If the greatest economic challenge is a labour shortage. Why are people with disabilities still unemployed? CBC talks doctoral candidate and disability consultant Elizabeth Mohler @Mohlerc; and Ingrid Muschta, @ODEN

https://t.co/GAZA2JZzQI

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Kicking off Disability Employment Awareness Month is WendyLee Walsh who officially opened her Christmas store in New Glasgow on Oct. 1 with the help of GO-3D (Growth, Opportunity, Drive, Determination, Disability)

https://t.co/FQEFgGtU6Z

#entrepreneurs #business #disability

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

People experiencing disability are great at their job, and horrible at interviews, yet 99% of all recruitment advertisements and online application portals fail to talk about accommodations. Thank you Henry for sharing your story with us.

https://t.co/uJCuEr628W

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Apply for Disaster Assistance

The following one-time financial assistance will be offered to eligible Nova Scotians. Applications will be available later this week.

Apply -- online: https://t.co/RKbLHetuD2...

Access Nova Scotia centres
MLA offices
municipal offices.

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

It is not too late to register!

#Free #DisabilityTaxCredit #Information

Wednesday September 21
6:30 pm
Virtual Via Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/mXxqOhWC54

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), released an advanced unedited version of General Comment #8 Article 27 which is related to work and employment. The full document at this link which will take you to their website.

https://t.co/H9VHCaXNC8

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

We've received an update from Lee's Shop in Canning, NS. They have been very fortunate to carry Nancy Hussey's artwork over the past few years. Lee's Shop hours: Tuesday through Saturday 1pm 'til 4pm

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

@casecanada study Diversity Works, explores the challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of colour experiencing disability as they navigated various stages of the employment journey with the assistance of supported employment service providers. https://t.co/1ApWLv4s1V

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Winnie Grant, Executive Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Community Relations Division @NS_DCS and Adjunct Professor @DalhousieU School of Social Work's The “Why” Behind the “How”: Broadening the Discussions Around Diversity and Becoming Liberated
https://t.co/tgxzCuvJ3I

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

There is a place for everyone @mainlandtrades including people with disabilities. They're making it a point to let everyone know!

[NS Building Trades @mainlandtrades]

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West to our Lakeside Training Facility. Great discussion on all things #skilledtrades

[NS Inclusive Employment Collaborators @NSInclusiveWork]

Have you ever wondered about the impact of #InclusiveEmployment?
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Please join Cory Jarrick as he describes the value that employment has brought to his life.
https://t.co/GP01sOnU8v

#employment #inclusionatwork