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 | 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 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...
