Dayna Shereck is joined by Paul Van Belle, owner of Safety Guys Workplace Safety Trainers, to discuss the hazards of silica sand (or industrial sand), and how those who are working in the trades can best protect themselves. Paul discusses the benefits of early prevention and what we need to know! You can watch the episode on YouTube here ..read more

Learn more about the Ontario Bridge Training programs focused on helping internationally trained immigrants get employment in the field in which they possess prior training and experience. The Career Foundation is currently offering programs in IT, HVAC and Network Cabling. Participants are provided customized workplace communication and pre-employment skills including individualized coaching and mentoring to ensure success in the Canadian workforce. Natalia Tanceva and Maham Khalid joined Evelyn Akselrod to tell you more about these unique programs! Watch this episode on YouTube.  ..read more

In this episode, The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities (EAP) team was joined by Web Accessibility Specialists, Veronica Dyer and Dilek Duman of Dyer & Duman Design. Listeners will learn about the myths of web accessibility while discussing topics such as design options, accessibility audits and costs associated. Veronica and Dilek share pervious client projects to showcase their knowledge and educate on ways they can assist in making your companies website compliant to AODA Accessibility standards. The podcast provides information on how businesses can get started in making their w ..read more

This three-part episode looks at growing career opportunities for youth—particularly youth that do not have post-secondary education. We speak with three youth leaders who have done extensive research on up-and-coming, promising career paths that youth can access with the right tools and resources. Our panelists include Kamilah Ebrahim, Saad Rasool, and Ben Williams, each of whom provide some great advice to youth just starting out in their careers.  We discuss our youth-led research project called, “YouthFutures,” which was developed in partnership with Canadian Council for Youth Prosper ..read more

The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities Program (EAP) team chats with Dean Askin, Communication Strategist for ODEN (Ontario Disability Employment Network). They discuss the role of ODEN and how National Disability Employment Awareness Month got started. They also discuss the Light It Up for NDEAM event, which takes place on Thursday, October 21st. Finally, the episode provides information on how individuals, community organizations, and businesses can get involved to show their support for NDEAM. If you would like to take part in the event or learn more, you can contact Dean directly a ..read more

The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities Program (EAP) team talks about closed captioning and descriptive text. Learn about the benefits of sharing accessible audible content with customers, clients, and general audiences — especially if you assist people who are deaf or who have difficulty hearing.  The team also provides reasons why employers should consider making all of their content accessible to everyone. Guests include:  Simone Cupid, Media Accessibility Specialist for Accessible Media Incorporated (AMI) Rachel Brown, Program Coordinator Interim Academic Accommodations a ..read more

In this episode, The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities Program (EAP) team talks about workplace accommodations. They discuss how providing accommodations can contribute to the success of persons with disabilities in the workplace. They also discuss success stories from pervious clients who benefited from accommodations. The episode also provides tips and resources on how employers can ensure that their workplace is as accessible as possible. Finally, listeners will learn about the importance of an accessibility plan. Resources:   Contact Us - The Career Foundation https://www.onta ..read more

This three-part episode looks at growing career opportunities for youth—particularly youth that do not have post-secondary education. We speak with three youth leaders who have done extensive research on up-and-coming, promising career paths that youth can access with the right tools and resources. Our panelists include Kamilah Ebrahim, Saad Rasool, and Ben Williams, each of whom provide some great advice to youth just starting out in their careers.  We discuss our youth-led research project called, “YouthFutures,” which was developed in partnership with Canadian Council for Youth Prosper ..read more

In this episode, The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities Program team will be talking about their program that supports persons with disabilities. They will also discuss the many ways that employers can benefit from our new Employer Toolkit. The toolkit provides tips and resources on how employers can introduce more inclusive hiring practices and/or workplace initiatives that support persons with disabilities. Listeners will also learn about the Empowering Abilities Program and how to register for our no-cost employment services and supports.  Resources:        ..read more

Welcome to The Career Foundation’s Future@Work Podcast and Webinar Series! This week, we discuss the importance of good mental health in the workplace and what’s needed to maintain a strong state of wellbeing as we approach the one-year anniversary of COVID-related lockdowns. Guest panellist, Zdenka Goralikova (Registered Psychotherapist and founder of The Present Therapy), talks about the common difficulties workers and their employers are facing as they continue adjusting to remote work. We discuss strategies employers can take to build trust and boost morale among staff, and tackle the imp ..read more