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Community Partner Information Session
The CNIB Foundation's Come to Work program connects job seekers who are blind or partially sighted with employers who want to discover the full potential of Canada's talent. To boost participation in the world of work, we are:
- offering job-readiness workshops and technology training
- partnering with employers to create full-time, part-time and contract work, and paid internships/return ships
- fostering professional development through innovative mentorships
- enhancing company culture to provide a competitive edge
CNIB’s Come to Work program connects members of our talented community to prospective employers through innovative networking opportunities and mentorships. We work with employers to encourage inclusive hiring and support them in making their workplace more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide job readiness workshops to talent pool members, as well as one on one support and coaching.
Join CNIB’s program lead, Jennifer MacNeil, and Christina Jahncke APSEA’s Learning Development Coordinator, for this online Community Partner Information Session to learn about CNIB’s Foundation’s Come to Work Program.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- learn more about CNIB’s Come to Work program and how to get started
- meet experts in the field of workplace accommodations and recruiting
Intended Participants:
- Youth, who are blind or partially sighted, ages 19 – 21 years (APSEA Connect online programs are open to adults; 19 years and older. Youth who are under the age of 19 can register together with an adult)
- Parents, caregivers, and adult family members of the students APSEA supports
- School Teams
- Community Members
- APSEA employees
Facilitator:
Jennifer MacNeil, CNIB Program Lead
Host:
Christina Jahncke, APSEA Learning Development Coordinator