Ready, Willing, and Able is very pleased to welcome auticon Canada as its newest national employer partner
Ready, Willing, and Able (RWA) is very pleased to welcome auticon Canada as its newest national employer partner. With headquarters in Calgary, and offices in both Montreal and Toronto, auticon Canada is well positioned to hire job seekers on the autism spectrum, as well as provide a neurodiverse and agile workforce for other RWA employment opportunities across the country. […]
Inclusion and Innovation: IBM Makes Diversity a Business Priority
The drive to increase inclusion and diversity within the realm of employment has long been pursued under the banner of employer “innovation”. And when it comes to the combination of employment and innovation (technological and beyond), there’s very few companies with a bigger legacy than IBM. Founded over 100 years ago, IBM has long been […]
Inclusive Hiring Delivers Great Results for Purolator
For more than 60 years, Purolator has grown to become one of Canada’s leading express package delivery company. The company’s particular strength lies not only its size and urban reach, but in their development of the most extensive rural delivery route for any Canadian courier company. The result is a company that strives to ensure […]
COVID-19 Update
In these unprecedented times, we hope that you and yours are staying healthy and safe. During this time, RWA remains active and committed to supporting those businesses that are working with us. While many of our provincial/territorial offices are temporarily closed, the RWA team continues to work remotely to support businesses and our employment agency […]
Minister Qualtrough Announces 2019 Investment in RWA
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility announced the Budget 2019 investment of $12 million to Ready, Willing & Able during National Accessibility Week. We are delighted to continue to support businesses in hiring inclusively – if you are a business interested in creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, […]
Worktopia & Ready, Willing and Able: A National Collaboration
Since the fall of 2014, Ready, Willing and Able has worked with Canadian businesses to build inclusive workplaces that capitalize on the skills and qualifications of people with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A key factor in RWA’s capacity to successfully support businesses in fostering a more inclusive workplace is our commitment […]
Worktopia & Ready, Willing and Able: A National Collaboration
Since the fall of 2014, Ready, Willing and Able has worked with Canadian businesses to build inclusive workplaces that capitalize on the skills and qualifications of people with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A key factor in RWA’s capacity to successfully support businesses in fostering a more inclusive workplace is our commitment […]
Subway Canada Hires Inclusively through Ready, Willing and Able in Halifax, Nova Scotia
From the basketball court to working at Subway Canada, Matt is a team player. Check out the video to learn more about Subway Canada’s collaboration with Ready, Willing and Able.
Air Canada and Ready, Willing and Able: A Success Story
Air Canada has released an article about their collaborative work with RWA and their rewarding experience in hiring three job seekers through the initiative. The article, which will be featured on Air Canada’s website and in-flight magazine, highlights the positive benefits that inclusive hiring has brought to Air Canada as an employer and touches on […]
CASDA Leadership Summit Applauds RWA’s Achievements
Cynthia Carrol, Chair of CASDA (Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance), highlighted Ready, Willing, and Able (RWA) at the 4th annual CASDA Leadership Summit in Ottawa on April 18th, 2018. Cynthia shone a light on RWA’s notable outcomes and achievements within the realm of inclusive employment over the past 3 years, as well as discussing exciting […]