Pathways to Employment in Tech: Albertans with Disabilities – Calgary

ICTC's research team invites you to a virtual Workshop on Pathways to Employment in Tech for Albertans with Disabilities.

About this Event

In collaboration with Alberta Labour & Bow Valley College, ICTC has completed research on Pathways to Employment in Tech sector for Albertans with Disabilities.

This project:

• Addresses the challenges that Alberta's technology sector employers face when it comes to creating & promoting accessible employment practices.

• Highlights current trends in relation to demographic statistics of Albertans with disabilities.

• Addresses the challenges that jobseekers with disabilities encounter when it comes to gaining access to meaningful employment activities in the technology sector.

ICTC has created an Employer Toolkit for ICT employers in Alberta. The toolkit is divided into five core sections:

• Recruiting
• Interviewing
• Onboarding
• Workplace Communication
• Accommodations.

The Employer Toolkit contains materials, resources, and information, within each of those five sections to help workplaces foster inclusive practices.

In this workshop, we'll be exploring ICTC's research findings and learning about the Employer Toolkit - including how it works & how organizations can leverage it for optimal results. This workshop will host various activities designed specifically for Alberta's tech employers, helping to foster better connections and opportunities with job seekers with disabilities.

If you are a tech employer interested in hiring skilled talent, or a job seeker with a disability from Calgary, you are invited to join this virtual workshop with ICTC’s research team on employment in tech sector for Albertans with Disabilities.

Agenda

• 10.30am-10.35am: Introduction

• 10.35am-10.50am: Presentation of research results & About the "Accessibility Toolkit"

• 10.50am-11.00am: Q&A session

• 11.00am-12.00pm: The Accessibility Workshop

The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.

Les gouvernements de l’Alberta et du Canada travaillent en partenariat et financent conjointement des programmes et des services d’aide à l’emploi.