Sinneave Foundation

The Employment Classroom: Knowing yourself and your employment goals
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
** This session is currently full. You may join the waitlist via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub, and an instructor will notify you if space becomes available **

Are you interested in learning more about all the stages of the employment journey and the steps you can take to lead you on a path to success? We are offering a series of workshops that cover many topics related to finding a job, keeping a job, and thriving in the workplace.

The session on Wednesday, October 8 will focus on knowing yourself, your employment goals, and you will have the opportunity to:

Learn about your personality and what you want to get out of work and,

Understand your skills, values, and motivations for setting realistic and fulfilling employment goals, which in turn can lead to a more satisfying and successful career journey.

The workshop combines classroom instruction and time to practice what you’ve learned with support from the facilitators, if needed. Attendees to these workshops must be able to participate independently.

Wednesday, October 8, 202510:00 am – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

** Please note: Space in these workshops is limited and advance registration is required via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. **

If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button that says, Sinneave Connects to access the learning hub and follow these steps:

Pick a username

Pick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)

Choose The Employment Classroom: Knowing yourself and your employment goals – Registration workshop and click on the enroll button

Sinneave Connects

About our Facilitators:

Ryan Elkanah and Sherry Taylor, members of the Sinneave employment team, are committed to empowering Autistic and neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help!

Executive Functioning Skills Group
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via Sinneave Connects
The application window for our Executive Functioning Skills Group is now closed.

This is a closed group.

If you would like more information about Skills Groups, please click here.

Your Time, Your Way
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community.

We invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge, computer desks, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way.

Our space provides flexible seating options, focus tools, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it.

Our drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, but this is not an exhaustive list:

Socializing: Chat with others, make new connections, or catch up with friends

Using Computers: Access the internet, complete personal tasks, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network

Relaxing: Sit quietly, read, listen to music with headphones, or just enjoy the calm space

Independent Work: Bring personal projects, homework or studying you may need to do, or use the time to focus on tasks

Unstructured Activities: puzzles, sketching, journaling, or engaging in other personal hobbies

Exploring Resources: Learn about other programs, events, or services Sinneave offers

Simply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage

To ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive:

Check-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival

No Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort

Respectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful

Noise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities

No formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently

Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Pick a Suitable Workplace
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
As parents, guardians, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.

Session: Pick a Suitable Workplace

This in-person session is focused on supporting your young adult to identify their workplace needs and preferences so that they may apply for jobs that are appropriate and supportive. You will use tools, such as sensory inventories, to recognize and understand the different workplace demands which are less obvious when looking at job postings. You will learn how to identify accommodations and supports that are helpful to your young adult when it comes to sensory needs in the workplace. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs in your journey to supporting your young adult through their transition into employment.

In this in-person session, you will help your young adult to:

Identify their workplace needs and preferences

Find the right workplace fit, by looking beyond the job tasks

Identify what accommodations they may need to be successful

Wednesday, October 8, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmIn-person At The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Avenue NW)

** Space in this session is now full, but we hope you can join us for our next session on October 22. Details are available here. **

This series introduces you to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s Family Work Readiness Toolkit (FWRT), a practical, strengths-based resource designed to help youth explore their interests, skills, values, and preferred work environments. You will learn how to use the toolkit to guide supportive conversations, set goals, and take meaningful action toward employment success.

Through this series, you will:

Build confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey

Learn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps

Explore community resources that complement the toolkit

Connect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences

By the end of the series, you will have a stronger understanding of how to support your young adult’s transition into the workforce with practical tools, shared insight, and a clear starting point.

About the Presenter:

Stéphanie Chapman is a Bilingual Online Program Facilitator for the EmploymentWorks program. She has 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of education and disability across the lifespan, and personally as a caregiver. Stéphanie is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for families of all shapes and sizes to learn and grow together.

If you have questions, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
