Accessible Learning Centre Laurier
75 University Ave W N2L 3C5 Waterloo, ON, Canada

Hey everyone! Career Fair 2021 is today - Wednesday, September 29 - from now until 5pm. Career Fair is your opportunity to connect virtually with representatives from over 165 organizations from various sectors. Whether you are looking for a job after graduation or unsure of your career options, attending Career Fair is a great way to learn more about career opportunities and build connections with employers who will be available on the event platform to chat over text or vi...deo. Explore organizations in your field(s) of interest, ask questions about potential opportunities, and make a positive impression on employers to increase your chances of finding the job you want! Free admission to Laurier students! Register for the event and create your profile on CareerEco here: https://navigator.wlu.ca/emailStat.htm

Hey Golden Hawks! Just a reminder if you are interested in optimizing your job profile, check out Discover Ability Network's online seminar tomorrow at 2pm! Head over to navigator.wlu.ca to register.

Attention Golden Hawks! On Thursday, September 23 at 2pm Discover Ability Network will be hosting a virtual workshop to help optimize your job profile! To register head to the Navigator Page and sign up!

Looking for assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search, interview coaching and further education? The Laurier Career Centre is holding online drop-in hours tomorrow, Thursday, September 16, from 2:30-4pm to aid students in all of these areas. Make sure to reserve your timeslot by emailing Korrie Belanger, Career Consultant, at [email protected].

Attention Golden Hawks! Looking to get involved this year? Volunteering as a note-taker for your classes through the Accessible Learning Centre is the perfect way to do so! As a volunteer note-taker you will provide notes for synchronous classes to fellow students who require note-taking services. Note-taking is a great way to get involved with the Laurier community, add experience to your co-curricular record, and help students receive equal education. ... On Thursday, September 16 a drop-in session will be hosted from 10:00-11:00 a.m. where questions regarding volunteer notetaking can be asked! We look forward to seeing you there! All the best, Paige and Sara (student volunteer note-taking coordinators)

***The ALC is currently recruiting tutors for the following programs for FALL 2021 and WINTER 2022: application closes September 3rd, 2021 History Tutor: HI112, HI121, HI202 (graduate student preferred) Geography Tutor: GG102 (graduate student preferred)... Communication studies All courses Sociology All courses APPLY ONLINE: https://students.wlu.ca///jobs-and-volunteering/index.html

Beyond Abilities has created inclusive programming for students with disabilities to thrive. It was created based on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Services including tutoring resume building and editing programs.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A SHORT FILM? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN VIDEO EDITING, AUDIO AND MULTIMEDIA SKILLS? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DIGITAL STORY FACILITATOR? email Kathleen Sitter [email protected]

Virtual Job Fair - students and new grads with disabilities. https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/wpb-wwd/e/WgD8L

Career Mentorship Program for Students with Disabilities - The deadline has been extended to May 19th.

ALC Roundup! Student Edition April 2021 https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

Looking to improve your approaches to studying? Upgrade your study skills for virtual learning by attending one (or all) of our ASk workshops! Interactive workshops will guide you through assessing current study habits and offer strategies to make the most of your study time. You’ll be introduced to best practices and ways to enhance your study skills, allowing you to study smarter and achieve academic success. Register in the Student Success Portal. https://web.wlu.ca/studentsuccess/portal/

Announcing the Accessible Learning Centre's Instagram Takeover. We are hosting this takeover as a thank you for the dedication and commitment of our many volunteer note takers! It is also an opportunity for us to let others on campus know that even in the remote learning environment, we have opportunities for new volunteers. We hope you check us on on the main Laurier Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/wilfridlaurieruni/?hl=en on November 3rd starting at 1pm. More information to follow.

Attention students Registered with Accessible Learning! Are you looking for a virtual job shadowing opportunity in science, business, sales HR or technology? Working with Mentor Ability there is a great opportunity to connect a student to a local (KW) organization. Please email Korrie Belanger at [email protected] for more information!

****Scholarship opportunity The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity through Education Scholarship $5,000. Deadline of October 18th. https://www.limeconnect.com//bmo-capital-markets-lime-conn

Virtual Disclosure Discussion Location: ZOOM Thursday, October 8th, 10:30-11:30 am Registration: on navigator - https://navigator.wlu.ca/home/main.htm Have you ever wondered when the most appropriate time is to disclose your disability or request accommodations in the workplace? Are you unsure about how to professionally discuss your disability with your employer? Come join in a presentation and open discussion regarding disclosure in the workplace

Connect with Korrie to have your quick, career questions answered! To participate in an online appointment open the session date in the Navigator Event Calendar and follow the instructions to launch Microsoft Teams. Events Calendar link: https://navigator.wlu.ca/careerEvents/careerEvents.htm

****Scholarship opportunity for computer science students. It’s a $5,000 scholarship from Google with an opportunity for a summer internship being a possibility. Deadline is December 4th https://www.limeconnect.com/progr//google-lime-scholarship