Ready Willing & Able Whitehorse

Do you want to be your own boss? We can help! See poster for details.

*Poster reads:

Do you have an intellectual disability or autism? Eg: learning disability, FASD, Down Syndrome...

Are you interested in self employment? Our Self Employment Initiative can help you expand your current business OR start a new one!

We can help! Our Employment Coordinator Mia can help with:
- Business ideas
- Computer skills
- Finance
- Social media
- Marketing
- & much more!

Contact Mia @ [email protected] or 613-314-3739

Funded by the YTG Community Development Fund.

Madeline Scott King is going to be on CBC radio this hour talking about how Inclusion Yukon helps connect youth to their first job opportunities or internships, working with inclusive employers.

People can have all sorts of hidden talents.
Happy to support local entrepreneurs:
https://jjenffer.wixsite.com/mysite

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Well established Whitehorse company is looking for a full time employee for a food processing position. They are building an inclusive team, have equitable hiring practices and would like to encourage qualified, motivated applicants with Intellectual Disability or Autism to apply.

To learn more about this job or other Ready, Willing & Able opportunities, ask your job search supports about Ready, Willing and Able or contact us at Inclusion Yukon for more information.

"The manager concluded by mentioning that hiring candidates with autism or an intellectual disability was a great decision for her company, and that hiring via RWA with support from local employment agencies made the process very smooth, straightforward and successful." Read success stories from IBM, Pepsico and other employers across the country at https://readywillingable.ca/benefits-of-ready-willing-able/stories/

Very exciting things happening in Inclusive Hiring in Whitehorse.
Inclusive employers are currently seeking cooks/catering attendants, housekeepers, and customer service agents.

If you haven't heard about Ready, Willing and Able and how we connect employers with qualified job-seekers with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder, ask your employment supports.
RWA employers understand that a disability happens when there is a mismatch between a person’s characteristics and the characteristics of their environment.
They want to give all Yukoners equitable opportunities and recognize a diverse team as a business strength.
If you are facing barriers in your job-search and do not have supports, contact Inclusion Yukon, 667-4606

If it's good enough for the HRPA, maybe there's something to this whole neurodiverse hiring thing we keep talking about...

https://www.hrpa.ca/hr-insights/how-to-support-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/

How to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace - HRPA April is World Autism Acceptance Month, an annual opportunity for more focused conversations around autism spectrum disorder. This month is also about increasing acceptance of autistic individuals – not only in society, but in the workplace.

La Banque Scotia cherche à agrandir son équipe et aimerait vous rencontrer ! Tout au long du mois de mai, nous organisons une série d’événements virtuels « Venez découvrir la Banque Scotia » au cours desquels vous aurez l’occasion de rencontrer leur équipe de direction, d’écouter leurs experts en diversité et en inclusion et en apprendre davantage sur la vie à la Banque Scotia!

Pour vous inscrire, visitez: https://event-wizard.com/CLAScotiabank1/161/register/

Come Learn About Scotiabank Online registration is now open for Come Learn About Scotiabank! Visit https://event-wizard.com/events/CLAScotiabank1/ to register for yourself.

I've already registered for the BC/Yukon session May 10th. What a great, proactive initiative!

Scotiabank is looking to grow their team and would love to meet YOU! Throughout the month of May, they’re hosting a series of ‘Come learn about Scotiabank’ virtual events where you’ll have the opportunity to meet their leadership team, hear from their Diversity and Inclusion experts, and learn about life at Scotiabank! To register visit: https://event-wizard.com/CLAScotiabank1/0/register/

Come Learn About Scotiabank Online registration is now open for Come Learn About Scotiabank! Visit https://event-wizard.com/events/CLAScotiabank1/ to register for yourself.

I'm very excited that the Inclusive Workplace website is live! The Inclusive Workplace helps people who are on the autism spectrum or have an intellectual disability to find jobs or to work during COVID-19 and beyond. It helps companies hire good workers and build an inclusive workplace and it helps employment agencies support job seekers and employees. It's your one stop shop for practical tools and accessible information. I've been through the whole site and I'll be highlighting some of the most useful tools here on our Whitehorse RWA page.

https://www.theinclusiveworkplace.ca/en/home

Whiskey Jacks is committed to being an inclusive employer. If you have kitchen experience and would like our support in applying for this job feel free to reach out to our employment navigator [email protected].

Come join our amazing kitchen team!
If you have kitchen experience we would be happy to have you join our amazing experienced team to prepare a variety of fun fast foods. Come by in person to drop off your resume, or email it to [email protected]

Love it!! Can one hire change the way your community views inclusive hiring?

THE HIRING CHAIN performed by STING | World Down Syndrome Day 2021 By hiring someone with Down syndrome, you start a virtuous chain: the more that people with Down Syndrome are seen at work, the more they’ll be recognized as...

Chris really enjoyed talking to Elyn Jones Monday morning about RWA. If you missed it, you can listen here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-393-yukon-morning

Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | Live Radio | CBC Listen Join us for great conversation as the show taps into the spirit of the territory. Find out what’s going on in the Yukon and around the world as we invite you into our studio and head out into the community.

Chris will be on CBC Yukon Morning tomorrow at 7:20 am talking to Elyn Jones live about Inclusive Hiring and Ready Willing and Able in Whitehorse!

Looking to upgrade your skills for that next job? KDFN is offering several programs through their "Employment Readiness Bootcamp" in March and April. Courses are free for unemployed/underemployed KDFN citizens, and a waitlist will be compiled for non-KDFN citizens to fill vacant seats. Thanks House of Learning for letting us share this opportunity, click below for more information. https://www.kwanlindun.com/2021/02/22/69531/

Employment Readiness Bootcamp - Kwanlin Dün First Nation A series of employment readiness courses are coming up for KDFN citizens who are either unemployed or underemployed. If you are looking to build your skills in order to get a job, check out one of the many courses offered at the Health Centre coming up. To sign up, please contact Gayle Ball, Employm...

Are you looking for your next all star employee?
We have qualified job seekers ready to work.
We offer additional support and open communication to make it a risk-free hire, an easy transition, and if necessary- ongoing support.
What do we need from you?
A phone call, and a job description.
It's that easy!

📣!!HEY JOB SEEKERS!!📣
Our employment navigator is here to HELP!
-With your resume
-With your application
-With your interviewing skills
-With your training
Francis wants YOU to SUCCEED!
Reach out by facebook, phone or email

Here's to another round of training!
We're changing it up this time: message us, if you meet our criteria you win!

Why is an employment program offering first aid training?
So glad you asked!
-First aid training is one of the most transferable skills available.
-It's an easily accessible 2 day course
-Many fields of employment require a certain number of First Aid trained staff on shift.
-In a stack of equally qualified people employers put the ones with first aid at the top of the pile.

Whitehorse Businesses, I don’t need to tell you hiring, training, and re-hiring takes a lot of time. RWA can help you diversify your team, and we work hard to connect employers to qualified employees who’s resumes match your job description. Contact us to find out how we explore your unique business needs and compliment your current recruitment efforts. It’s free and easy to get started. 667-4606, or message us right here!

Inclusion is important for everyone!
Not just people who identify with disabilities, ASD or as neuro-atypical.
Every person on this planet benefits from being in an environment where they feel heard, valued, and acknowledged.
Growth happens best when a person isn't afraid to fail.
What steps can you take to make your environment more inclusive?
At work/At home/Out socializing
An easy change that makes a big difference is changing language about expectations or challenges to "we" language, and changing questions to "you" language.
This makes people feel their input is valued, and criticism is about the problem, not the individual.

Some easy inclusive phrases you can practice are as follows:
"This doesn't look right"/"I value your input. What do you think about this?"
"This process seems challenging"/"How do you think we can make this better for everyone?"
"We like to make everyone feel welcome"/"What makes you feel welcome?"
"We want to do something everyone can enjoy"/"What activity do you think everyone would like?"

Let's talk about barriers!
What may be a useful tool for one kind of person may be a barrier to another.
Often resumes and interveiws are what stops a perfectly suited, qualified individual, from landing a job.
That's why Ready Willing & Able works with employers to find employees through more accessible hiring practices where the buisness and the emplyee can thrive!

Another qualified job seeker!
decades of experience, tried and proven professionalism, extensive training and a diverse background.
Could this be your next all star employee?
Contact Chris to find out more!

We have had another successful run of our free first aid training giveaway!
LIKE & SHARE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!
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for more free training opportunities follow our page and stay tuned!
Enter the job market with confidence and training. We are here to support you!