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 Samantha Grabinsky | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog
There are some weeks that don’t start out feeling cheerful or balanced. Above the 49th parallel it occasionally snows the second week of September, sending northerners into a premature seasonal affective tailspin. Over the past three sunny months we’ve...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Sep 4, 2014 | Blog
The CAES Team is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Cash Mob of Community Natural Foods 1304 10 Ave SW on September 19th between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm! CAES has had the great pleasure of partnering with Community Natural Foods to promote inclusive employment...
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 | May 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Andrew moved from Ontario to Calgary in the spring of 2012. He had been unemployed for an extended period of time and hoped that the move would bring forward more opportunities for him. With limited employment support available to Andrew in Ontario, he hoped Calgary...