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Episode 15 ONxpress: Breaking Barriers and Opening Doors in Construction

Thursday, November 21, 2024 Kristen Light, Senior Employee Engagement and Change Management Specialist at ONxpress, discusses their innovative approach to fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the construction industry. 

Tune in to learn how ONxpress is breaking barriers and opening doors for individuals with disabilities in construction and beyond.

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MentorAbility Resources

As a Mentorship Facilitator there are several supports that you can access, including your Hub Coordinator, the National mentor list, resources, and optional trainings.  

MentorAbility Canada is committed to providing network members with access to current resources designed to:
  • Promote the MentorAbility Initiative.

  • Track key information (e.g., mentoring stats on a national level).

  • Share the impact of mentoring through experience stories.
  • Promote the inclusion of persons who experience disability in the Canadian workforce.
  • Share emerging and promising practices around mentoring.
On this page, you will find relevant resources that can be useful in your daily work.

Your MentorAbility Hub

Did you know that the MentorAbility Hub Coordinator in your province or territory is there to support your work? To find and contact the MentorAbility Hub Coordinator in your province or territory, go to “Our Network” page by click in the button below. 
There will also be opportunities to host or participate in other activities and events, such as career fairs and Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM).

MentorAbility Facilitators work alongside MentorAbility Hub Coordinators to engage and connect with employers, service providers, and other community partners. These activities deepen community networks. 

There is even a opportunity for your organization to apply for funding through the MentorAbility Activity Fund. 
To learn more about how you can get involved, contact your MentorAbility Hub Coordinator! 

Identifying the Mentee

A MentorAbility mentorship experience occurs when a job seeker or individual who experiences disability (Mentee) is matched with an employer or mentor for a short mentoring experience. 

Consider using the following Mentee. Please download PDF in link below for more information:

National Mentor Matching

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Resources: Preparing to be a Mentorship Facilitator Course 

Developed by MentorAbility, the “Preparing to be a Mentorship Facilitator” course serves as a detailed guide to your role. The following resources are available within the course to assist you with your role:



To learn more about this course or to enroll, please click on the link below to navigate to “The Facilitator Role” page. 

Optional Training Courses 

As a national initiative, MentorAbility is committed to offering relevant, timely, and practical training that you can use for your own professional development and to engage employers and mentors. 

You can explore our current complimentary courses catalogue below. Some of them cater to employers and mentors and can be used as engagement and value-added offerings to build relationship with employers.

Identifying the Mentor

Based on the Mentee’s area of interest, connect with local employers or individuals who are working in that sector. Explain the purpose of the MentorAbility initiative and how it has been facilitating short-term mentorships across Canada since 2019.

Consider using this Employer Information PDF to support your relationship building:

Partner Forms

If you approached an employer who is interested in having their staff participate in a shortterm mentorship with the Mentee, please have them fill out the Partner Form below found at the link below.

This bilingual form can be switched between French and English by clicking the language toggle on the top of the form.

Mentor Forms

If you approached an individual who is interested in participating in a short-term
mentorship with the Mentee, please have them fill out the Mentor Form found at the link below.

This bilingual form can be switched between French and English by clicking the language toggle on the top of the form.

MentorAbility Hub Coordinator for support

Connect with your MentorAbility Hub Coordinator for support:

DEAM Resources

Explore the following resources to learn more about ways to engage employers, service providers, and community partners during Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), held every year in October.

DEAM Resources

The forms provided allow employment professionals, job seekers, mentors, and organizations to partner with MentorAbility Canada and participate in MentorAbility experiences. 

MentorAbility can support with customizing DEAM resources for you. Contact your Hub Coordinator to coordinate customized DEAM resources and/or to learn more about ways to get involved during DEAM!

Abilities at Work Podcast

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On the Abilities at Work podcast, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment features knowledgeable speakers who answer your questions about connecting individuals who experience disability with meaningful employment and mentorship opportunities.

Listen to the Latest Episodes Here

To check out some episodes now, feel free to browse through the Spotify playlist below.

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Listen and subscribe to stay current on insights, resources, and emerging trends in the field of supported employment. If you have a question that you’d like to hear answered on the Abilities at Work podcast, email us at AbilitiesAtWork@Supportedemployment.ca.

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