Inclusive employment continuously evolves to meet the changing labour markets and the diverse needs of job seekers.
This means that supportive employment agencies can have a meaningful role in leading this evolution by embracing innovation, flexibility, and person-centered approaches. This moment presents an exciting opportunity to rethink traditional support delivery and create truly inclusive workplaces that meet both employees and employers where they are.
In this webinar we hear from agencies at the forefront of this shift, sharing practical knowledge and forward-looking ideas to shape the future of inclusive hiring, and delivery of employment supports.
The session features three brief presentations, each sharing a practical example and promising practice in one of the following areas:
- Innovative On-the-Job Supports – What creative or adaptive supports have helped employees thrive in real-world settings? Here’s how one agency developed alternatives to on -site job coaching to meet employee and employer needs.
- Career Advancement Strategies – How are agencies moving beyond a single job placement focus to one of supporting long-term career growth? This agency shares how they helped participants develop new skills, progress into new roles, and move toward career advancement.
- Supporting Individuals with Complex Needs – What approaches have proven successful for those with higher support needs? This agency discusses how they designed person-centered supports for individuals with significant support needs, while maintaining dignity, flexibility, and competitive opportunity.
Speakers are:
- Anna Nelson (LiveWorkPlay)
- Oly Backstrom (SCE LifeWorks)
- Charmaine McIntyre (Inclusion Alberta)
Following the presentations, speakers participated in a panel discussion reflecting on their experiences and exploring what these practices suggest about the future of inclusive employment supports.