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AUTISM CANTECH Info Session

Autism CanTech! is a federally funded program for autistic youth between 18 and 30 who are work-ready and passionate about  technology. Join Autism CanTech! and have the real College experience and training to become employed in an entry-level tech job. You’ll learn the communication, employability, workplace skills needed to maintain your job. Youth on the spectrum will be supported in class and in their work experience at no cost to them or their families. Below the recorded meeting link to…

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TAKING THE LEAP!

Finding Success in Further Education after High School About the Workshop The Sinneave Family Foundation is part of AIDE CANADA’S Prairie Hub: Connecting Canadians to credible, reliable, evidence-informed autism resources in their region. This is a national initiative led by the Pacific Autism Family Network, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. FREE EVENT! CLICK HERE To REGISTER In this presentation, participants will learn the key differences between high school and further education settings to help them succeed after…

 

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Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills: What are they? And how to make them work for us… Nicola Schaan, Occupational Therapist ,  Zach Blumke, Job Developer,, David Settles,  Project Manager from Autism CanTech! (BC & Alberta) Welcome back to our monthly meetings! This month we will be looking at Executive Functioning, and are pleased to have the following speakers join us: Nicola Schaan is an Occupational Therapist at Breaking Trail OT, in Kelowna, BC. She will speak generally about executive functioning - what it…

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Access Programs at Capilano University (September 2023)

Join for a virtual presentation of the two Access programs that are offered at Capilano University in September 2023. Discover Employability is a pre-employment program for students with developmental disabilities who need support to develop more skills for future paid employment. Our courses focus on employability skills, social skills, personal finances, computer skills and safety skills at work. We schedule three separate work experience sessions in different sectors to increase the student's experience and independence at work. Preference for this program…

 

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An Update on Accenture Learning Exchange: Skills to Succeed

In recognition that many individuals experience barriers to employment, Accenture has developed learning opportunities – pre-recorded courses & workshops covering a range of career development, technical skills & mental wellness topics. Square Peg Society wants to help you augment & practice your skills to make you more attractive to prospective employers. Over the next year we will be offering avenues for you to build your tool kit of employment skills. Accenture Learning Exchange online courses is a first leg in…

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An Update on NPower Canada’s Employment Training Programs

NPower Canada programs provide participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers. Through consultation with a wide range of employers, NPower Canada’s comprehensive curriculum ensures participants are equipped with the in-demand technical and professional skills most sought after by industry. Prior experience is not required for some programs. Successful graduates from each training program benefit from personal and professional development, job placement services, post-hire…

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Regional Post-Secondary Education Programs

Square Peg Society is inviting you to a Zoom meeting Friday, May 10, 10:30am PT A Discussion About Our Regional Post-Secondary Education Programs As families and colleges & universities prepare for registration September 2024, leads from five Lower Mainland post-secondary programs will present their programs and engage in a frank discussion of the issues, trends, successes and missing pieces in supporting neurodiverse students. Please join us and the following speakers as you plan your journey! Beth Beeching, Dept. Lead, Career…

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