Carleton University will host an Accessible Employer Showcase and Career Connections Networking Reception, co-organized by the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development in collaboration with Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN). The showcase will provide opportunities for students who identify as having a visible or non-visible disability to meet Ottawa employers that promote inclusive workplaces.
When: Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fenn Lounge, Residence Commons, Carleton University
Info: A campus map is available online.
Media are invited to attend the event.
While students with disabilities are earning degrees or diplomas that have prepared them for employment opportunities, they may lack the network or interview skills that will help transition them into the workforce. Through intimate conversational ‘hubs’ and with the support of networking ambassadors, the showcase will facilitate conversations between students and employers who understand the value of an inclusive workplace and create pathways to meaningful employment.
About the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development
The David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development is a partnership among Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions with the goal to develop knowledge, resources and tools supporting students with disabilities in advancing their careers. This two-year, $5-million initiative is funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
The Initiative examines factors contributing to lower rates of employment among post-secondary students with disabilities and strives to boost those rates by exploring enterprise development and industry awareness. It assists students through applied research, by building employability skills, and entrepreneurship. It also engages employers and their capacity to support the needs of candidates and employees with disabilities.
The Onley Initiative is managed and directed by Carleton’s Research, Education, Accessibility and Design (READ) Initiative in partnership with the University of Ottawa, Algonquin College and La Cité.
For more information about the Onley Initiative, please visit: https://carleton.ca/read/current-projects/david-c-onley-initiative/
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Monday, March 4, 2019 in Media Advisories
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