Employment

Employment services welcomes new class of eager employees

PosAbilities offers training, skill-building for people with disabilities seeking employment By Camille Jensen VANCOUVER - Paul could see himself working with seniors while Francis enjoys children. James wants to be...

posAbilities amplifies presence in local business community

Org reps join business expo, make new connections, raise profile of posAbilities’ focus on economic inclusion By Michelle Strutzenberger In light of posAbilities’ commitment to economic inclusion, joining the Burnaby...

Site supervisor, employee list pluses of Don’t Sweat It

Approaching as business, reframed ideology key to social enterprise success: Gord Tulloch By Michelle Strutzenberger This weekend Edward will be making a first-ever for him trip to New York City,...

‘I get paid’

Joys of work in social enterprise topped off by real pay By Michelle Strutzenberger Ask Troy what he likes best about working as an employee of Don’t Sweat It, a...

Empowerment through employment journey speaks volumes

Staff say individuals succeed in many ways during service’s inaugural year By Lisa Bailey In its inaugural year, posAbilities’ employment service has supported individuals who have a disability in securing...

Employment service evolves during successful first year

Connections made with businesses and larger community By Lisa Bailey posAbilities Employment Service, born of changes in funding and meeting the needs of people who have a developmental disability, has evolved...

Partnerships, services point to greater movement towards true inclusion

Team manager says community of belonging and engagement is taking shape By Lisa Bailey A posEnvisioning a future of full inclusion and integration for people who have a disability, posAbilities team...

Expanding employment, housing options and building awareness focus for 2012

PosAbilities CEO says best achievement will be people who have a disability achieving full citizenship By Camille Jensen A posAbilities employment service that is helping people find meaningful work is...

Teamwork, openness to change made 2011 successful year, says CEO

Accomplishments includes people finding meaningful work and new housing options By Camille Jensen When posAbilities chief executive officer Fernando Coelho reviews the organization’s accomplishments over the past 12 months, he...

Learning to use public transportation opens educational doors

Nicholas uses Skytrain, buses to get to school By Deb Bartlett Learning to travel independently to school and back will open more educational doors for Nicholas. ...

Bradley helping new video gaming business to build its brand

Relationship is 'a win-win' for employee and employer By Lisa Bailey Bradley describes himself as “a hard worker” who enjoys gaming and movies, and is “very organized” and “can help...

Board members bring range of experience and skills to posAbilities

Initiatives present innovative pathways to inclusion By Lisa Bailey As they prepared for posAbilities annual general meeting this week, Tanice Miller and Linda Eaves agree that fellow members of the...