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X-WR-CALDESC:Empowering Alberta's Workforce: AEFN - Bridging Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities for Inclusive Employment Success
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SUMMARY:SETS & CFT7 Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Siksika Employment and Training Services Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Career Fair. This event brings together Indigenous-Siksika job seekers, employers, and community partners to celebrate and advance inclusive employment opportunities.\nDisability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) promotes employment inclusion and increased participation of workers with disabilities in Alberta’s economy. DEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and supports employers in practicing inclusive hiring. Every October, community stakeholders and the Government of Alberta partner to deliver activities and events around the province that:\n\nincrease the employment opportunities for people with a disability within Alberta’s business community.\nincrease employer engagement, build business strength and capacity, and raise awareness around the recruitment and retention of people with a disability.\nincrease inclusion through collaboration by connecting service providers, Indigenous organizations, government and businesses.\nhighlight employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage other employers to embrace their recruitment strategies.\nhelp create a more consistent message from service providers when engaging employers to hire people with a disability.\n\nThis year, SETS in partnership with Community Futures Treaty 7, Alberta Employment First Network are pleased to host this year’s DEAM/ISET Career Fair Event.\nEvent Details:\nWhen: Thursday, October 16th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbor\nWho should attend: Employers seeking qualified Indigenous talent, inclusive hiring partners, and organizations focused on disability-inclusive employment?\nWhat to expect:\n\nOn-site recruitment and networking opportunities\nAccess to a diverse pool of Indigenous job seekers\nIndigenous Capacity Building Keynote Speaker, Siksika Success Stories, and entertainment.\nInformation booths on training pathways, apprenticeships, and supports for disability employment.\nOpportunities to share your company’s DEI and accessibility initiatives.\nHot Lunch Offered.\n\n\nWhy Attend:\n\nConnect with motivated candidates who bring strong work ethics, resilience, and unique perspectives.\nEnhance your workforce with Indigenous talent and inclusive hiring practices.\nBuild partnerships with Siksika Employment and Training Services and local community resources.\nDemonstrate your commitment to Disability Employment Awareness Month and Indigenous empowerment.\nLearn more about Siksika Nation.\n\n\nWhat we ask of Employers & Siksika HR Departments:\n\nCompany Display Booth – Share any accessibility for accommodations your booth may require (e.g., physical access, quiet spaces)\nBring current job openings, requirements, and a short company overview.\nPrepare to discuss entry-level to skilled positions, apprenticeships, and long-term career pathways.\nConsider carrying out on-site or staged interviews during the event (subject to timing)\nDoor Prizes\n\n\nRegistration:\nPlease RSVP by RSVP deadline; October 8, 2025, to secure your booth space. First 30 Employers/HR Departments accepted.\n\nTo register, please see attached registration form and send it to contact:\nSETS Career Fair Registration Form ( https://aefn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SETS-Career-Fair-Registration-Form.docx )\n  Name: Irene Solway\n  Email: irenes@siksikafamilyservices.com\n  Phone: 403.831.4368\n
URL:https://aefn.ca/events/sets-cft7-career-fair/
LOCATION:Siksika Indian Reserve #146, AB T0J 1N0
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