by Jennifer Fournier | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
Amanda started at CAES with previous fast food experience, she expressed having lots of anxiety in those types of positions, and wanted CAES to help her find something more suitable. Amanda talked a lot about her love and passion for the well-being of pets/animals...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog
In our everyday life we have our set ideas or perceptions of how things should be, or will turn out. Positive and empowering mindsets have been the bread and butter for the self help book industry since its inception. This idea of if I believe that I can do...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Dec 5, 2016 | Blog
“If I wanted to get certified as an accredited trainer [for service animals, specifically Emotional Support Animals] I would have to pay [up to] six thousand dollars for a six week course at Bergin University of Canine Studies.” says Natalie Humeston, who has been...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog
During my time as a practicum student at CAES I had the opportunity to attend some of the Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) events put on by the Calgary Employment First Network (and partners). The two main events I attended were the Calgary Economic...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog
The folks at Super 8 Shawnessy are no strangers to working with people that have barriers to employment. That is why when CAES approached Monica Stewart-Bittner (General Manager) and Sigrid Nitt (Housekeeping Supervisor) nearly 2 year ago to partner in hiring...
