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The Neil Squire Society’s Prairie Regional Office hosted 324 job-seekers and 46 employers at the 8th Annual Job Fair for People with Disabilities on April 10th, 2017 at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport at the University of Regina.
Adam, who has social anxiety, hadn’t worked since 2007. The prospect of a job interview had him so nervous that he felt physically ill.
Julie lives with Retinitis Pigmentosa, meaning she experiences near complete blindness, but this doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest and achieving her goals. With certificates in Customer Service and Human Services, Julie had the skills necessary to rejoin the workforce, but her confidence had decreased since she hadn’t worked in seven years.
Paige works with the Aboriginal community, particularly the disenfranchised and homeless. She assists them with everything from housing to finances, to mental health and addiction.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce were preparing to move their office to a new location, but with only four staff members who have the responsibility of serving 570 chamber members, they couldn’t afford to spend all their time preparing for the big move. They needed an extra staff member.