by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Jun 2, 2016 | Blog
As I wandered though downtown Calgary, it was glaringly obvious that the economic downturn has had a overwhelming impact on our city. Everywhere you look where there was once a thriving business and parking lots full of vehicles there are now empty spaces. It’s...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog
Where the employment inclusion of people with disabilities is concerned, is it enough for services, advocates and ‘champions’ to merely coexist and occasionally communicate? A quick survey of the results generated by any of the sectors involved in this complex issue...
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog
As the manager of the North Hill Fan Attic store Gerry is not only an extremely supportive manager, fittingly – he is also a team player. Gerry is always there for his employees with extra guidance and encouragement, with hands on individual training. He has...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog
While Iron Mountain might be one of our newest partners in building diverse and inclusive workplaces – you wouldn’t really know it when looking at their workplace culture. Nearly one year ago Nikki King, a Plant Manager and Community Relations Lead at Iron...
