Manitoba Supported Employment Network

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Always nice to share Supported Employment success stories. Here’s one from Steinbach.

"Moving forward, how can we ensure that those marginalized populations of our communities can come out of the pandemic and move out of isolation along with everyone else?"

May 1-7 is #nationalyouthweek, just a reminder that one of the biggest indicators of future employment success is having a paid job as a youth. This is especially true for kids with disabilities. Let's all do our best to make sure ALL youth are celebrated and given opportunities to demonstrate their skills and value that they can bring to the workplace.

For employers, the benefits of an accessible and inclusive workplace are extensive: An educated and skilled workforce ready for hire Lower turnover Higher... attendance Improved job performance and work quality Enhanced safety records Better brand image and customer loyalty Find the resources you need to make your business’ employment practices more inclusive at: https://bit.ly/2WGwFyy #DiversityAtWork

Inclusive workplaces are more innovative workplaces and good for business. Join over 1000 forward-thinking Canadian organizations working to create diverse and ...inclusive employment opportunities at: https://bit.ly/2WGwFyy #DisabilityMyths #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveEmployment #DiversityAtWork

We are counting on our #SickNotWeak community to join the conversation on January 28th for Bell Let's Talk Day #EveryActionCounts #MentalHealth #BellLetsTalk

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose is to promote employment inclusion for people who experience disability and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities!

What an amazing afternoon at #CASE2020Virtual! Keynote speaker Chris Koch has too many words of wisdom to quote here but we encourage you to check him out @ www.ifican.ca. Okay, just one of our favourites that I will be quoting Chris on: "Fail Forward"!

MSEN member CMHA Manitoba Division presented on Innovation Supporting Individuals and Employers. There is good work being done here in Winnipeg! #CASE2020Virtual

We are so fortunate to have Erin Riehle from Project SEARCH presenting at #CASE2020Virtual on Best Practices in School to Work Transition!

It’s going to be a great few days! #CASE2020Virtual

Nominate a deserving business for a Manitoba Accessibility Award! Submit a short video or write up including: How the business provides accessible customer service, removed a barrier, been innovative and is a positive example for other Manitoba businesses. More details

We hope everyone enjoyed their summer. With your fall hiring needs fast approaching, don't forget to reach out to MSEN to diversify your team! Here's an end of summer joke to bring you a smile, its a little fruity! Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe!

Here is a great resource for employers who may be adjusting accommodations for employees with disabilities returning to work! Please feel free to contact MSEN with any questions, concerns and support requirements for hiring and retaining persons with disabilities in Manitoba. Our diverse membership of organisations and industry experts spans across the province!

The Canadian Association for Supported Employment Conference has gone virtual(September 29-October 1, 2020). Register today! #Case2020Virtual

Our Executive Director Tracy Williams attended the Grand Opening of Jobs on 9th this morning. In attendance was the Minister of Families Heather Stefanson, L...en Isleifson MLA of Brandon East, Mayor Rick Chrest City of Brandon - Local Government and guest speaker from the Samaritan House Employment Resource Center Nataliya Masyuk. Career Connections Inc has supported 37 Jobs on 9th clients since January and currently 10 have found and sustained employment. Congratulations on your Grand Opening Jobs on 9th!!

If you are living with a long-term condition or disability, we want to know how #COVID19 has affected your employment, household expenses and access to health services. Government organizations and other types of organizations will use this information to evaluate the delivery of health and social services and economic support during and after the pandemic. Click here to participate: http://ow.ly/RJ7950Afuem. #AccessibleCanada #LetsTalkAccessibility