CDETNO and Inclusion NWT have co-partnered to form the MentorAbility – NT Hub, MentorAbility Canada is a national initiative built on a supported employment foundation that promotes the recruitment, employment, and retention of persons experiencing disability. The initiative provides and celebrates in-person and virtual mentoring experiences, networking and learning events, social media campaigns, as well as building a body of evidence through research activities.

With a specific focus on facilitating unique, short-term (from 1 hour to 1 day) mentoring opportunities between employers and persons experiencing disability, this initiative is part of a
national effort to promote the employment of Canadians experiencing disability.

For more information on MentorAbility and how to participate, visit https://www.supportedemployment.ca/initiatives/mentorability/#MA-participants

Administrative Skills Building

Launch Date: November 12, 2024 (Application period closed)

In collaboration with the Native Women’s Association of the NWT, the NWT Career Centre is excited to launch the Administrative Skills Building Program (ASB). This comprehensive initiative is designed for individuals with 1 to 3 years of administrative experience or education, providing over 180 hours of instruction, workshops and skills training.

Highlights:

Enhanced training with the Microsoft 365 Suite including Co-pilot.
Professional skills focusing on communication, community engagement, record
management, customer service and critical thinking
40-hour work placement to apply learned skills in a real-world setting.

For more information, email career_programs@cdetno.com or call (867) 873-8790.

Dress to Impress

Dress to Impress eliminates barriers to employment by providing NWT jobseekers, who are transiting into the workforce, with a permanent resource for professional clothing, work gear, and personal protective equipment.

The goal is to empower individuals to reach their economic potential while sustaining relevant supports to assist them on their career path.
Funded through the GNWT’s Anti-Poverty Fund.