Events

Stay in touch with updates from AEFN and provincial initiatives related to disability and employment for people with disabilities.

October 2026

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Edmonton – Career Counselling in Practice
9:00 am – 12:00 am
Career Counselling in Practice Professional Certificate in Career Counselling The Western Canada Career Development Association (WestCanCDA) is pleased to introduce this immersive two-day professional certificate course designed for career development practitioners working as career advisors, educators, employment cou , …
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Edmonton – Career Counselling in Practice
12:00 am – 5:00 pm
Career Counselling in Practice Professional Certificate in Career Counselling The Western Canada Career Development Association (WestCanCDA) is pleased to introduce this immersive two-day professional certificate course designed for career development practitioners working as career advisors, educators, employment cou , …
The Power of Potential: Alberta’s Disability Employment Forum and Awards
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Power of Potential: Alberta’s Disability Employment Forum and Awards Kick off DEAM Edmonton 2026 with us! Celebrate inclusive employers and learn the benefits of inclusive hiring. Kick Off the DEAM Conference Edmonton 2026 With Us! Join EmployAbilities, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, and Chrysalis as we brin , …
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026 In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) presents the 5th annual DEAM IDEA Conference — a multi-day learning and workforce development experience focused on strengthening inclusive employment practices across Alberta. 📍 Hosted this ye , …
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Whitecourt, AB – Career and Education Expo/Job Fair
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Whitecourt, AB Career and Education Expo/Job Fair Are you currently recruiting and looking for skilled employees? Want to help youth and job seekers explore career opportunities in your industry? You are invited to register as an exhibitor for the upcoming regional Career and Education EXPO / Job Fair 2026, taking plac , …
Cold Lake Job Fair – Reid Fieldhouse
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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2026 Leduc Chamber Luncheon: The Inclusive Workforce Conversation
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
2026 Leduc Chamber Luncheon: The Inclusive Workforce Conversation JOIN US celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). We have partnered with Leduc LINX Connect Centre for a thought-provoking luncheon exploring inclusive employment. Hear from a panel of local employers, gain practical insights, and discover , …
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026
All Day
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026 In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) presents the 5th annual DEAM IDEA Conference — a multi-day learning and workforce development experience focused on strengthening inclusive employment practices across Alberta. 📍 Hosted this ye , …
Let’s Talk Inclusive Employment – Inclusion Foothills
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Let’s Talk Inclusive Employment by Inclusion Foothills Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2026 celebrates inclusive, rewarding work for people with disabilities. Join Inclusion Foothills Association, local employers, families, and ready-to-work individuals as we share real stories, practical tools, and , …
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Red Deer – Career Counselling in Practice
9:00 am – 12:00 am
Career Counselling in Practice Professional Certificate in Career Counselling The Western Canada Career Development Association (WestCanCDA) is pleased to introduce this immersive two-day professional certificate course designed for career development practitioners working as career advisors, educators, employment cou , …
2026 Wetaskiwin Chamber Luncheon – Breaking Barriers: Inclusion in Business
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
2026 Wetaskiwin Chamber Luncheon – Breaking Barriers: Inclusion in Business JOIN US in celebration of workplace inclusion! October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM); the Chamber and Horizons Centre have partnered to host a luncheon that highlights the benefits of inclusive workplaces and creating op , …
DEAM Connect | By Goodwill Industries of Alberta
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DEAM Connect | By Goodwill Industries of Alberta Discover the Ingredients to Make a Lasting Impact Event Description: Are you a small or medium-sized business looking to hire more inclusively but unsure where to begin? Join us this Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) for a transformative speaker series featuri , …
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026
12:00 am – 5:00 pm
DEAM IDEA Conference 2026 In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) presents the 5th annual DEAM IDEA Conference — a multi-day learning and workforce development experience focused on strengthening inclusive employment practices across Alberta. 📍 Hosted this ye , …
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Red Deer – Career Counselling in Practice
12:00 am – 5:00 pm
Career Counselling in Practice Professional Certificate in Career Counselling The Western Canada Career Development Association (WestCanCDA) is pleased to introduce this immersive two-day professional certificate course designed for career development practitioners working as career advisors, educators, employment cou , …
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Cheer on the Tigers with REDIWorks!
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cheer on the Tigers with REDIWorks! Saturday October 10, 2026 Victoria vs. Medicine Hat 7:00pm Co-OP Place Medicine Hat , …
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SPARK Career and Job Fair
10:00 am – 12:00 am
SPARK Career and Job Fair October 13-14 Italian Cultural Centre – Edmonton 14230 133 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton We bring opportunity to life by removing barriers and building real pathways — helping youth ages 16-30 explore the careers available to the SPARK is a career and job fair experience designed to , …
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SPARK Career and Job Fair
12:00 am – 4:00 pm
SPARK Career and Job Fair October 13-14 Italian Cultural Centre – Edmonton 14230 133 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton We bring opportunity to life by removing barriers and building real pathways — helping youth ages 16-30 explore the careers available to the SPARK is a career and job fair experience designed to , …
Calgary Inclusive Job Fair held in partnership with Prospect Human Services and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce 
2:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Calgary Inclusive Job Fair held in partnership with Prospect Human Services and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce  October 14, 2026,  2:15-6:00  In partnership with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Connect with employers who are actively hiring and committed to creating welcoming workplaces. The Calgary Job Fair Cel , …
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Annual Light It Up! For NDEAM!
All Day
Annual Light It Up! For NDEAM   On October 15, Canada Lights Up.    From city halls and office towers to community centres and local landmarks, organizations across the country will illuminate their buildings in purple and blue in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join hundreds , …
SETS Job Fair
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Accessibility in Action: Reverse Job and Resource Fair
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
AccessAbility in Action Reverse Job Fair   Celebrate DEAM with a Reverse Job Fair, Resource Fair, and community connections that bring job seekers, employers, and services together. Discover a new way to connect talent with opportunity. Join EmployAbilities and the Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD Soc , …
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All Abilities: Empowering Talent and Advancing Inclusive, Hiring Day 1
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
All Abilities: Empowering Talent and Advancing Inclusive Hiring (2-Day Event) Join the Centre for Newcomers’ two-day Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) event designed for employers, community partners, and clients to explore practical strategies for inclusive hiring, connect with Alberta’s emp , …
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2026 Checking in Program
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Checking ln From Access to Belonging: The Case for Systems Change for Youth and Families TMT learning foundation How can education, mental health, and community systems better support diverse youth and families? This year’s Checking In explores what it takes to move from access to true belonging. Join the conver , …
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Cochrane Job Fair
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cochrane Job Fair Join us for the Job Fair hosted by the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, with support from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada.   Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, looking for your next role, , …
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Whitecourt Business Resource Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Whitecourt Business Resource Night Local businesses and employers are invited to join us for a Business Resource Night, an evening designed to connect our business community with practical resources, funding opportunities, expert advice, and other local entrepreneurs.   Business Resource Night 📅 Tuesday, October 2 , …
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ECO Canada Virtual Career Fair 2026 Building Your Green Career Path: Skills. Credentials. Confidence.
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
ECO Canada Virtual Career Fair 2026 Building Your Green Career Path: Skills. Credentials. Confidence. Build Your Green Career with Canada’s Largest Environmental Virtual Career Fair Skills. Credentials. Confidence. Join environmental professionals, students, employers, and industry leaders from across Canada for , …
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Edmonton Resource Connect 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Edmonton Resource Connect 2026 This event is free and open to the public. With over 140 exhibiting agencies under one roof, Resource Connect is one of the largest opportunities in Edmonton to explore local organizations. Whether you’re looking for programs and services for yourself or your family and friends, cur , …
Piikani Employment Services DEAM Job Fair
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Piikani Employment Services DEAM Job Fair October 22, 10am – 2pm Piikani Community Hall , …
Job Fair – Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Fair – Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce Join us for the Job Fair hosted by the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, with support from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada. Whether you’re exploring new career opportun , …
The Invisible Weight: Mental Health, Identity Pressure & Silent Burnout Among Women of Color
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Invisible Weight: Mental Health, Identity Pressure & Silent Burnout Among Women of Color Time & Location Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CommunityWise Resource Center (Floor #2), 2710 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0P6, Canada About the event What are you carrying into work that no one sees? The pr , …
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All Abilities: Empowering Talent and Advancing Inclusive Hiring, Day 2
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
All Abilities: Empowering Talent and Advancing Inclusive Hiring (2-Day Event) Join the Centre for Newcomers’ two-day Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) event designed for employers, community partners, and clients to explore practical strategies for inclusive hiring, connect with Alberta’s emp , …
Spectrum Advantage 2026 DEAM Employer Appreciation Awards
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Spectrum Advantage 2026 DEAM Employer Appreciation Awards Friday, October 23  •  1 PM – 3:30 PM Overview Join us as we come together to celebrate and appreciate the employers and community partners who are helping build inclusive, innovative, and equitable workplaces. This year’s event will feature: Employ , …
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Disability Employment Inclusion Across Generations
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Event Registration | Community Event Registration | Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) | Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Join us for an evening of learning, connection and inclusion. Join us for an evening of learning, sharing, and inclusion. 📅 October 25, 2026 | October 25, 2026 ⏰ 5 , …
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The Talent you’re Missing: Inclusive Hiring For Employers
8:00 am – 10:00 am
The Talent you’re Missing: Inclusive Hiring For Employers Employers only Effective Strategy Forum  October 27, 2026 8:00-10:00 The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel Join us at this free breakfast event to learn more about attracting a diverse pool of candidates, practical tips and more. You must register , …
A Seat at the Table: Breaking Down Barriers
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
A Seat at the Table: Breaking Down Barriers (DEAM Event) Join Open Door Group Calgary this October for a thoughtful panel discussion exploring disability, inclusion, accessibility, and employment. Join Open Door Group Calgary this October for a thoughtful panel discussion exploring disability, inclusion, accessib , …
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Mini Thni DEAM Job Fair
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mini Thni DEAM Job Fair Bearspaw Youth Centre, Mini Thni October 28, 11am – 3pm , …
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Bonnyville Inclusive Job Fair
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for the Job Fair hosted by the Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, with support from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada.   Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, looking for your next role, considering a c , …
Medicine Hat – DEAM Lunch & Learn – Presented by REDI Enterprises
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
DEAM Lunch & Learn – Presented by REDI Enterprises Join us for a light lunch as we explore the value of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the workplace. The presentation is intended to raise awareness of disability employment, provide information on benefits and supports available to job seek , …
Stoney Plain – Inclusive Employment Connections
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Inclusive Employment Connections October 29th 12:00 – 6:00pm Stony Plain – East Parkland Bible Church 4704 79th Ave   Looking for work, building your skills, or exploring your next career opportunity? Inclusive Employment Connections is a welcoming event for anyone looking to move toward meaningful emp , …
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