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• Disability Awareness & Confidence Training for Employment Service Providers

  • When
    October 08, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    9

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  October 8 & 9, 2024
  9:00am - 12:00pm ET
  
  

  ODEN’s Disability Awareness & Confidence Training is designed for Employment Service Providers wanting to gain knowledge in order to be responsive to the broader abilities, competencies and needs of people who have a disability.

  This training will help to prepare you to confidently support job seekers who have a disability. It explains the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and dispels the misconceptions and myths that frequently surround people who have a disability and will equip you with the knowledge you need in your role as an Employment Service Provider.

  
  Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding of Disability Employment in Canada
  • The importance of language - an introduction to people-first terminology
  • Understanding of the barriers to inclusion - Dispelling myths that create biases and barriers
  • General overview of disabilities, impacts and considerations for success in the workplace
  • Accommodation and universal design
    
  • Opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive setting

  
  Price:
  Member - $180
  Non-Member - $200
  
  

  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• ODEN Biz Connect - L’Agence du revenu du Canada

  • When
    October 10, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Événement en ligne Inscription

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   Jeudi 10 octobre de 13h à 14h ET
  

  La série ODEN Biz Connect chef responsable de la connexion offre une plateforme permettant aux entreprises de se connecter avec des fournisseurs de services d'emploi pour les personnes en situation de handicap à travers le pays. Les leaders d'entreprises partagent les opportunités actuelles et les initiatives de recrutement, les avantages de travailler chez eux, les objectifs de diversité et d'inclusion, ainsi que le processus de candidature. C'est votre chance de vous connecter directement avec les Ressources Humaines et les gestionnaires de recrutement et d'avoir l'opportunité de poser des questions.
  

  

  L’Agence du revenu du Canada contribue au bien-être des Canadiens en offrant une administration fiscale et des prestations de calibre mondial qui est réceptive, efficace et digne de confiance, car nous mettons les gens d’abord! Le moral et la mobilisation élevés des employés sont au cœur de l’Agence. Pour nous assurer que nos employés sont entendus, nous écoutons ce qu’ils ont à dire, comprenons ce qui est important pour eux et transformons nos constatations en programmes qui font de l’Agence un lieu de travail accueillant et agréable.

  L'ARC est engagée à favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et accessible pour tous les employés. Elle collabore de manière proactive avec la communauté des personnes en situation de handicap afin d'identifier, d'éliminer et de prévenir les obstacles à l'accessibilité et de permettre à tous de participer pleinement dans notre milieu de travail.

  Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un travail significatif et d’une occasion pour s’épanouir sur le plan professionnel, prenez en considération l’Agence du revenu du Canada!

  Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter la page https://www.canada.ca/fr/agence-revenu/organisation/carrieres-a-arc.html

  
  

  Joignez-vous à nous pour un webinaire Biz Connect d'une heure pour en savoir plus !

  Des sous-titres et une interprétation en ASL sont offerts pour cet événement

  
  

  
  

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• Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: Jobs Ability Canada Information Session

  • When
    October 15, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

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  Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: 

  Jobs Ability Canada Information Session 

  October 15, 2024 - 1:00 PM MST

  Saskatchewan or Manitoba: 2:00 PM CST (due to time difference)

  Ontario: 3:00 PM EST (due to time difference)

  Are you an Employment Service Provider based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba committed to supporting job seekers who have a disability? Join our information session to learn how Jobs Ability Canada can help your job seekers achieve their employment goals.

  Designed by, and for people who have a disability, Jobs Ability Canada is always free for job seekers.  

  What You'll Learn: 

  • Introduction to Jobs Ability Canada 

  • Profile Creation: Discover how easy it is for your jobseekers to create a profile, share their skills, preferences, and experience. 

  • Real-Time Job Matching: Learn how Jobs Ability’s advanced AI tool matches job seekers with inclusive employers based on their skills and experiences. 

  • Empowering Job Seekers: Understand the unique benefits Jobs Ability Canada offers, including accessibility and job opportunities. 

  Date: October 15, 2024 

  Time: 1:00 PM MST (Saskatchewan or Manitoba: 2:00 PM CST; Ontario: 3:00 PM EST)

  Register today and support your job seekers to achieve their employment goals with Jobs Ability Canada!

  
  

  
  

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• Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar

  • When
    October 16, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

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  Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar 

  October 16, 2024 11:00AM - 12:00PM

  • Elevate Your Business with Disability Inclusive Hiring Practices!

    We’re unveiling a transformative way of making Ontario workplaces accessible and inclusive. It’s called Beyond AODA Compliance — Disability Inclusive Hiring. And you're invited to attend one of the sessions hosted by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) to find out about it!

    Join us and learn about this innovative training module with practical tools and success stories that will help you:

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  • Address compliance misconceptions about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Understand disability and how it impacts your consumer base
  •  Discover how inclusive hiring practices enhance business outcomes and foster positive workplace cultures.

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  • Insights into common accessibility barriers faced by job seekers and employees who have a disabilities
  • Strategies for fostering disability awareness and confidence among employers.
  • Real-life examples showcasing the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Resources ODEN is creating and offering at no cost — all located in one central hub of disability knowledge for businesses across Ontario.

  Join and learn how you can champion accessibility and disability inclusion in your organization.

  Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot!

  Together, we can create accessible, inclusive workplaces and communities!

  Who Should Attend?

  • Business Leaders and Executives: CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives who drive organizational strategy and wish to embed inclusive practices into their corporate culture.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR managers and practitioners responsible for recruitment, diversity initiatives, and employee relations.
  • Compliance Officers: Professionals tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance and seeking to deepen their understanding of AODA requirements.
  • Community Leaders: Individuals passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusion within their local communities.
  • Educators and Trainers: Those involved in disability awareness and confidence training within educational institutions or corporate training settings.

  By attending this event, participants will not only gain essential knowledge and skills but also contribute to building more inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities.

  ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided for this event. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    October 22, 2024
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  October 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  October 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar

  • When
    October 22, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

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    Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar 

    October 22, 2024 1:00PM - 2:00PM

    
    

    Elevate Your Business with Disability Inclusive Hiring Practices!

    We’re unveiling a transformative way of making Ontario workplaces accessible and inclusive. It’s called Beyond AODA Compliance — Disability Inclusive Hiring. And you're invited to attend one of the sessions hosted by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) to find out about it!

    Join us and learn about this innovative training module with practical tools and success stories that will help you:

  •  Address compliance misconceptions about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Understand disability and how it impacts your consumer base
  •  Discover how inclusive hiring practices enhance business outcomes and foster positive workplace cultures.

  • You’ll also discover…

    Insights into common accessibility barriers faced by job seekers and employees who have a disability

    Strategies for fostering disability awareness and confidence among employers.

    Real-life examples showcasing the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

    Resources ODEN is creating and offering at no cost — all located in one central hub of disability knowledge for businesses across Ontario.

    Join and learn how you can champion accessibility and disability inclusion in your organization.

    Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot!

    Together, we can create accessible, inclusive workplaces and communities!

    Who Should Attend?

  • Business Leaders and Executives: CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives who drive organizational strategy and wish to embed inclusive practices into their corporate culture.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR managers and practitioners responsible for recruitment, diversity initiatives, and employee relations.
  •  Compliance Officers: Professionals tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance and seeking to deepen their understanding of AODA requirements.
  •  Community Leaders: Individuals passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusion within their local communities.
  • Educators and Trainers: Those involved in disability awareness and confidence training within educational institutions or corporate training settings.

  By attending this event, participants will not only gain essential knowledge and skills but also contribute to building more inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities.

  ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided for this event. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Rethinking Disability Conference 2024

  • Start
    November 04, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    November 06, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, 9005 Leslie St. Richmond Hill, ON

  Register

  
  
  www.rethinkingdisability.ca

  Early Bird Deadline is July 25, 2024

  Looking to register for the Business Stream only on Monday, November 4, 2024.  Click Here.

  Refund/Cancellation Policy:
  October 9 -October 16 - 50% Refund
  October 17 - October 24 - 25% Refund
  After October 25 - No refund

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• Business Stream @ Rethinking Disability Conference 2024

  • When
    November 04, 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, 9005 Leslie St. Richmond Hill, ON
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Business Stream

  Monday, November 4, 2024 

  Does your company have goals and targets for your disability inclusive hiring strategy? Are you responsible for policies and processes at your company? Are you an HR professional or people manager?

  The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is offering a professional development opportunity for businesses/employers at ODEN’s Annual Rethinking Disability Conference.   

  Businesses will:

  • Discover successful practices and processes for disability-inclusive hiring and retention with HR professionals. 
  • Interact with Ontario wide Employment Service Providers to learn how and why you want to work with them, to connect you with the disability talent pool. 
  • Learn from other businesses that are successfully delivering disability inclusive hiring and retention practices

  Participants will receive the full ODEN Disability Awareness Confidence Training, a certificate and, 2.25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).   

  Come early for breakfast, enjoy lunch and networking breaks with your registration, and participate in an exclusive Networking Event with Employment Service Providers from across the province from 4:30-6:30pm.

  Agenda: 

  7:30-8:45AM: Buffet Breakfast

  9:00 – 10:15AM: DACT Part 1

  10:15 – 10:45AM: Networking Break

  10:45-12:00PM: DACT Part 2

  12:00PM-1:30PM: Lunch

  1:30-2:45pm - DACT Part 3

  2:45-3:15pm - Networking Break

  3:15-4:30pm - Business 2 Business Presentation

   
  

  If you are not a business and want to register for the RDC 2024 Conference, click here. 

  
  

  Refund/Cancellation Policy:
  October 1 - 50% Refund
  October 2  - October 27 - 25% Refund
  After October 28 - No refund

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• Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: Jobs Ability Canada Information Session

  • When
    November 12, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: 

  Jobs Ability Canada Information Session 

  November 12, 2024 - 1:00 PM AST

  Are you an Employment Service Provider based in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island committed to supporting job seekers who have a disability? Join our information session to learn how Jobs Ability Canada can help your job seekers achieve their employment goals.  

  Designed by, and for people who have a disability, Jobs Ability Canada is always free for job seekers.  

  What You'll Learn: 

  • Introduction to Jobs Ability Canada 

  • Profile Creation: Discover how easy it is for your jobseekers to create a profile, share their skills, preferences, and experience. 

  • Real-Time Job Matching: Learn how Jobs Ability’s advanced AI tool matches job seekers with inclusive employers based on their skills and experiences. 

  • Empowering Job Seekers: Understand the unique benefits Jobs Ability Canada offers, including accessibility and job opportunities. 

  Date: November 12, 2024 

  Time: 1:00 PM AST

  Register today and support your job seekers to achieve their employment goals with Jobs Ability Canada!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    November 20, 2024
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  November 20, 21, 27, 28, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  November 20, 21, 27, 28, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• ODEN Advanced Job Development Training

  • When
    November 20, 2024
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Advanced Job Development Training for Employment Service Professionals

  Dates for this session:
  November 20 & 21, 2024
  8:45am - 12:00pm ET

  
  

  Overview:
  
  ODEN’s Advanced Job Development Training is designed for experienced employment service professionals who want to upskill, refine and polish their approach. This comprehensive course will help employment specialists, job developers and job coaches learn how to take a business centered approach to build capacity and improve employment outcomes for people who have a Disability.

  In a recent survey, 77% of Ontario Chamber of Commerce business members identified labour shortages as their number-one business challenge. There is a labour demand problem. People who have a disability are the labour supply solution.

  Are you ready? This training will help your Job Development and Coaching teams increase their capacity to support job seekers and employers in order to meet the labour demands of businesses in your community.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the facts, opportunities and challenges employment service providers and job seekers are currently facing in Canada
  • Learn quality service strategies and how to implement them
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluating client service (the dual customer model)
  • Learn how to use business cases to communicate to employers about the benefits of inclusive employment
  • The Discovery Process - Discuss strategies and learn how to use tools to get to know your client’s employment goals, skills, abilities, and interests
  • Business approach - Learn how to operate your organization like a business, by marketing and selling your services
  • Learn how to be seen as a valuable human resources consultant for businesses

  
  

  Length of Training:
  November 20 & 21, 2024
  8:45am - 12:00pm

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $180.00
  Non-Member Price - $200.00

  Format:
  This is an online, interactive session facilitated by an ODEN Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per session, to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this live session. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

  Show details
• Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar

  • When
    November 21, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

  Register

  

  • Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar 

    October 16, 2024 1:00PM - 2:00PM

    Elevate Your Business with Disability Inclusive Hiring Practices!

    We’re unveiling a transformative way of making Ontario workplaces accessible and inclusive. It’s called Beyond AODA Compliance — Disability Inclusive Hiring. And you're invited to attend one of the sessions hosted by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) to find out about it!

    Join us and learn about this innovative training module with practical tools and success stories that will help you:

  • 
    

  • Address compliance misconceptions about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Understand disability and how it impacts your consumer base
  • Discover how inclusive hiring practices enhance business outcomes and foster positive workplace cultures.

  • You’ll also discover…

    Insights into common accessibility barriers faced by job seekers and employees who have a disability

    Strategies for fostering disability awareness and confidence among employers.

    Real-life examples showcasing the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

    Resources ODEN is creating and offering at no cost — all located in one central hub of disability knowledge for businesses across Ontario.

    Join and learn how you can champion accessibility and disability inclusion in your organization.

    Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot!

    Together, we can create accessible, inclusive workplaces and communities!

    Who Should Attend?

  • Business Leaders and Executives: CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives who drive organizational strategy and wish to embed inclusive practices into their corporate culture.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR managers and practitioners responsible for recruitment, diversity initiatives, and employee relations.
  • Compliance Officers: Professionals tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance and seeking to deepen their understanding of AODA requirements.
  • Community Leaders: Individuals passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusion within their local communities.
  • Educators and Trainers: Those involved in disability awareness and confidence training within educational institutions or corporate training settings.

  By attending this event, participants will not only gain essential knowledge and skills but also contribute to building more inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities.

  ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided for this event. 

  
  

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• Disability Awareness & Confidence Training for Employment Service Providers

  • When
    December 02, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  
  

  December 2 & 3, 2024
  1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
  
  

  ODEN’s Disability Awareness & Confidence Training is designed for Employment Service Providers wanting to gain knowledge in order to be responsive to the broader abilities, competencies and needs of people who have a disability.

  This training will help to prepare you to confidently support job seekers who have a disability. It explains the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and dispels the misconceptions and myths that frequently surround people who have a disability and will equip you with the knowledge you need in your role as an Employment Service Provider.

  
  Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding of Disability Employment in Canada
  • The importance of language - an introduction to people-first terminology
  • Understanding of the barriers to inclusion - Dispelling myths that create biases and barriers
  • General overview of disabilities, impacts and considerations for success in the workplace
  • Accommodation and universal design
    
  • Opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive setting

  
  Price:
  Member - $180
  Non-Member - $200
  
  

  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

  Show details
• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    December 04, 2024
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  
  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2024
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    January 14, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  
  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  January 14, 15, 21, 22, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  January 14, 15, 21, 22, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: Jobs Ability Canada Information Session

  • When
    January 21, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: 

  Jobs Ability Canada Information Session 

  January 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM EST

  Are you a business based in Ontario committed to supporting job seekers who have a disability? Join our information session to learn how Jobs Ability Canada can help your job seekers achieve their employment goals.

  Designed by, and for people who have a disability, Jobs Ability Canada is always free for job seekers.  

  What You'll Learn: 

  • Introduction to Jobs Ability Canada 

  • Profile Creation: Discover how easy it is for your jobseekers to create a profile, share their skills, preferences, and experience. 

  • Real-Time Job Matching: Learn how Jobs Ability’s advanced AI tool matches job seekers with inclusive employers based on their skills and experiences. 

  • Empowering Job Seekers: Understand the unique benefits Jobs Ability Canada offers, including accessibility and job opportunities. 

  Date: January 21, 2025

  Time: 11:00 AM EST

  Register today and support your job seekers to achieve their employment goals with Jobs Ability Canada!

  
  

  
  

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• ODEN Advanced Job Development Training

  • When
    January 23, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
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  Advanced Job Development Training for Employment Service Professionals

  Dates for this session:
  January 23 & 24, 2025
  8:45am - 12:00pm ET

  
  

  Overview:
  
  ODEN’s Advanced Job Development Training is designed for experienced employment service professionals who want to upskill, refine and polish their approach. This comprehensive course will help employment specialists, job developers and job coaches learn how to take a business centered approach to build capacity and improve employment outcomes for people who have a Disability.

  In a recent survey, 77% of Ontario Chamber of Commerce business members identified labour shortages as their number-one business challenge. There is a labour demand problem. People who have a disability are the labour supply solution.

  Are you ready? This training will help your Job Development and Coaching teams increase their capacity to support job seekers and employers in order to meet the labour demands of businesses in your community.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the facts, opportunities and challenges employment service providers and job seekers are currently facing in Canada
  • Learn quality service strategies and how to implement them
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluating client service (the dual customer model)
  • Learn how to use business cases to communicate to employers about the benefits of inclusive employment
  • The Discovery Process - Discuss strategies and learn how to use tools to get to know your client’s employment goals, skills, abilities, and interests
  • Business approach - Learn how to operate your organization like a business, by marketing and selling your services
  • Learn how to be seen as a valuable human resources consultant for businesses

  
  

  Length of Training:
  January 23 & 24, 2025
  8:45am - 12:00pm

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $180.00
  Non-Member Price - $200.00

  Format:
  This is an online, interactive session facilitated by an ODEN Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per session, to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this live session. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    February 06, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
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  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  February 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  February 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• Disability Awareness & Confidence Training for Employment Service Providers

  • When
    February 11, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  February 11 & 12, 2025
  9:00am - 12:00pm ET
  
  

  ODEN’s Disability Awareness & Confidence Training is designed for Employment Service Providers wanting to gain knowledge in order to be responsive to the broader abilities, competencies and needs of people who have a disability.

  This training will help to prepare you to confidently support job seekers who have a disability. It explains the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and dispels the misconceptions and myths that frequently surround people who have a disability and will equip you with the knowledge you need in your role as an Employment Service Provider.

  
  Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding of Disability Employment in Canada
  • The importance of language - an introduction to people-first terminology
  • Understanding of the barriers to inclusion - Dispelling myths that create biases and barriers
  • General overview of disabilities, impacts and considerations for success in the workplace
  • Accommodation and universal design
    
  • Opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive setting

  
  Price:
  Member - $180
  Non-Member - $200
  
  

  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: Jobs Ability Canada Information Session

  • When
    February 25, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: 

  Jobs Ability Canada Information Session 

  February 25, 2025 - 2:00 PM MST

  Are you a business based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba committed to supporting job seekers who have a disability? Join our information session to learn how Jobs Ability Canada can help your job seekers achieve their employment goals.

  Designed by, and for people who have a disability, Jobs Ability Canada is always free for job seekers.  

  What You'll Learn: 

  • Introduction to Jobs Ability Canada 

  • Profile Creation: Discover how easy it is for your jobseekers to create a profile, share their skills, preferences, and experience. 

  • Real-Time Job Matching: Learn how Jobs Ability’s advanced AI tool matches job seekers with inclusive employers based on their skills and experiences. 

  • Empowering Job Seekers: Understand the unique benefits Jobs Ability Canada offers, including accessibility and job opportunities. 

  Date: February 25, 2025

  Time: 2:00 PM MST

  Register today and support your job seekers to achieve their employment goals with Jobs Ability Canada!

  
  

  
  

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• ODEN Advanced Job Development Training

  • When
    March 11, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
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  Advanced Job Development Training for Employment Service Professionals

  Dates for this session:
  March 11 & 12, 2025
  8:45am - 12:00pm ET

  
  

  Overview:
  
  ODEN’s Advanced Job Development Training is designed for experienced employment service professionals who want to upskill, refine and polish their approach. This comprehensive course will help employment specialists, job developers and job coaches learn how to take a business centered approach to build capacity and improve employment outcomes for people who have a Disability.

  In a recent survey, 77% of Ontario Chamber of Commerce business members identified labour shortages as their number-one business challenge. There is a labour demand problem. People who have a disability are the labour supply solution.

  Are you ready? This training will help your Job Development and Coaching teams increase their capacity to support job seekers and employers in order to meet the labour demands of businesses in your community.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the facts, opportunities and challenges employment service providers and job seekers are currently facing in Canada
  • Learn quality service strategies and how to implement them
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluating client service (the dual customer model)
  • Learn how to use business cases to communicate to employers about the benefits of inclusive employment
  • The Discovery Process - Discuss strategies and learn how to use tools to get to know your client’s employment goals, skills, abilities, and interests
  • Business approach - Learn how to operate your organization like a business, by marketing and selling your services
  • Learn how to be seen as a valuable human resources consultant for businesses

  
  

  Length of Training:
  March 11 & 12, 2025
  8:45am - 12:00pm

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $180.00
  Non-Member Price - $200.00

  Format:
  This is an online, interactive session facilitated by an ODEN Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per session, to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this live session. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• ODEN Employment Services Training

  • When
    March 18, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Online Training
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  Employment Services Training

  Dates for this session:
  March 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET

  Overview:

  Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

  Learning Objectives:

  Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

  • Understand the employability of people who have a disability
  • Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
  • Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

  Job Development

  • Focus on marketing and job development in detail
  • Marketing and Selling your Services
  • Networking for Success
  • How to use Employer Champions

  Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

  • Importance of the job coaching role
  • Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
  • Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
  • Quality Assurance and Evaluation

  
  

  Cost:
  ODEN Member Price - $450.00
  Non-Member Price - $500.00
  
  Dates for this session:
  March 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025
  8:45am - 12:15pm ET
  

  Format:
  This interactive training is facilitated by an ODEN Diversity & Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this training. Come prepared to participate and bring your experience to the group.
  
  Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

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• Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: Jobs Ability Canada Information Session

  • When
    March 18, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Event

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Connecting Jobseekers to Jobs: 

  Jobs Ability Canada Information Session 

  March 18, 2025 - 11:00 AM PDT

  Are you a business based in British Columbia committed to supporting job seekers who have a disability? Join our information session to learn how Jobs Ability Canada can help your job seekers achieve their employment goals.

  Designed by, and for people who have a disability, Jobs Ability Canada is always free for job seekers.  

  What You'll Learn: 

  • Introduction to Jobs Ability Canada 

  • Profile Creation: Discover how easy it is for your jobseekers to create a profile, share their skills, preferences, and experience. 

  • Real-Time Job Matching: Learn how Jobs Ability’s advanced AI tool matches job seekers with inclusive employers based on their skills and experiences. 

  • Empowering Job Seekers: Understand the unique benefits Jobs Ability Canada offers, including accessibility and job opportunities. 

  Date: March 18, 2025

  Time: 11:00 AM PDT

  Register today and support your job seekers to achieve their employment goals with Jobs Ability Canada!

  
  

  
  

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