News & Updates

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

Business Spotlight

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May 17, 2024

MCG Careers in Red Deer : the benefits of a close-knit community

Employment trends may look different across big cities and rural areas in Alberta, but the city of Red Deer’s strengths lie in their tight knit community. Door to door visits […]

Announcement

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May 6, 2024

Sponsor the 2024 DEAM IDEA Conference!

With the support of companies that align themselves with inclusive employment, we can continue to create meaningful education and knowledge development opportunities to make lasting change.  One of our sponsors […]

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April 19, 2024

What happened at AEFN’s first community roundtable?

On April 8th 2024, Alberta Employment First Network held its first community roundtable. This session was in collaboration with Albertans Advocating for Change Together (AACT). This advocacy group has members […]

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April 18, 2024

What happened at AEFN’s first service provider roundtable?

During the last week of February 2024, Alberta Employment First Network hosted their first service provider roundtable. Tickets sold out in under 24 hours, showcasing the need for service providers […]

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April 11, 2024

A renovation focused on universal design

Scott Brothers Entertainment is currently casting a brand-new series all about universal design! Do you have a planned renovation project or room makeover that needs our expert design team to help you […]

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April 9, 2024

CLOSED – Apply for your 2024 DEAM Grant!

The Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is delivering grants across Alberta to support DEAM events during October 2024. The purpose of DEAM is to promote employment inclusion and increased participation […]

Blog

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April 9, 2024

A Gold Standard Advocacy Group

An advocacy group that collaborates on concerns that affect a broader community can achieve changes like the implementation of a Calgary Transit low income bus pass, AISH increases, or reversals […]

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April 4, 2024

Work Integrated Learning

Upskilling Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Program at NorQuest College  The Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Program is a 16-week, hands on program that includes both in-person learning and on-the-job work […]

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March 21, 2024

The 2023 DEAM report

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in 2023 brought increased awarenessthroughout the province with tangible strategies and actions to support the hiring ofAlbertans with disabilities. This is the first year, Alberta […]

Business Spotlight

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March 7, 2024

An organic approach to inclusive employment

Business Spotlight with Kevin Wagner from South Country Co-op How can a positive experience with a service provider shape an employer’s inclusive employment journey?  Kevin Wagner, South Country Co-op’s Food […]