by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Sep 3, 2014 | Blog
UniFirst is one of the largest workwear and textile service companies providing work uniforms and services to businesses in diverse industries, while fostering safe and healthy work environments. UniFirst and CAES have had a positive, dynamic working relationship for...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Aug 20, 2014 | Blog
This summer President Obama signed the ‘Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’ a measure which places restrictions around the job placement of adults with disabilities into sheltered workshops or job positions offering less than minimum wage. Several...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you think of someone fully ingrained into the fabric of a business you often imagine a CEO or a 25 year employee. However, when you combine a business dedicated to community and building a diverse workforce and an employee with a strong work ethic and dedication,...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Jul 30, 2014 | Blog
In a city with such a prominent international oil and gas industry it can be difficult for small businesses and local businesses to get the attention they so deserve. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce has partnered with ATB Business for the third year in a row to...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Jul 16, 2014 | Blog
So, what’s next? You have now decided to take a journey in increasing your employee diversity, but no doubt you have some questions or concerns. Some of the questions we’ve heard are: How will this new employee learn their job? Are they going to fit in? What if they...