Employers
Play a role in expanding the employment prospects for Manitobans with disabilities. Join us, at the Employment Expo as a Sponsor, an Exhibitor, a Breakfast attendee, a Workshop participant and/or a visitor to our Exhibit Hall. Be certain that your company is represented!
Too many Manitobans with disabilities are unable to secure the jobs that will enable them to apply their talents, become productive in the workforce, make a decent living, and actually achieve the dreams that they hold for themselves and their families.
Revolving around a vibrant career fair, the Ability Axis Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in Manitoba. It will be an opportunity for proactive companies to make a statement about their commitment to inclusiveness. It is your company’s opportunity to support more people with disabilities to effectively participate in Manitoba’s workforce and its economic prosperity.
The Employment Expo will:
- Provide employers with tools, insights, resources and inspiration with which to more effectively hire and retain employees with former or newly-acquired disabilities.
- Provide people with disabilities with more tools, connections, resources and optimism with which to pursue their career goals.
There are many different ways for your company and its employees to participate and we welcome your engagement at any and all levels, which include:
Be a Sponsor
We can’t put on an event of this scope without additional financial support from companies who see the value of investing in our efforts. Please consider how your support of this Expo could complement your company’s current workforce diversity and outreach recruiting practices. Your support, as a Sponsor, will be given prominent acknowledgement at the Expo and in the ongoing activities of Ability Axis throughout the year. For more detail, please see our information on Sponsorship Opportunities.
Be an Exhibitor
The heart of the Employment Expo will be the exciting array of companies and organizations who will be assembled in its Exhibit Hall. It will be a lively mix of companies and organizations who will be displaying an abundance of services, information, programs and opportunities that can assist attendees to be more successful in their career exploration and/or job search efforts. As an employer, your Exhibit will have many likely benefits, including:
- Making a strong statement about your commitment to having an inclusive workplace and being “disability friendly”.
- Connecting with candidates for current job openings, internships, summer hires, work experience or volunteer positions.
- Informing attendees about future career opportunities with your company or in your industry.
For more detail, please see our Exhibitors Information page.
Join us for Breakfast
You can plan to come on your own, with several co-workers, or to enjoy your own reserved table, but you definitely want to join us for our Best Practices Breakfast.
Attend the Expo
Above all else, plan to spend time at the Expo itself! Touring the Exhibit Hall will expose you to a lot of great resources – from the latest accommodation technologies to the services and programs of agencies that can assist you to recruit and retain great employees.