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SUMMARY:The Employment Classroom Session: Searching\, applying for jobs\, and preparing references
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, December 3 from 10 a.m. to Noon to learn how to search and apply for jobs as well as create a reference list. \n\n\n\nSpecifically\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn where to look for jobs\, including the hidden job market\,\n\n\n\nLearn how to ensure your resume will get through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)\, and\n\n\n\nLearn who to include on your reference list and how to format it.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 202510:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n**Please note: Space in these sessions is limited and advance registration is required.** \n\n\n\nYou will need a Sinneave Connects account to register. If you already have one\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy! Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the prompts on the sign-in screen. \n\n\n\n\nPick a username\n\n\n\nChoose a password\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nClick on “The Employment Classroom Session: Searching\, applying for jobs\, and preparing references – Registration” and enroll.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\n\nRyan 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. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-employment-classroom-session-searching-applying-for-jobs-and-preparing-references/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series is for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals who want to build practical skills to understand\, respond to\, and help prevent bullying. Together\, we’ll explore why bullying happens\, how to recognize it in different settings (including online and in the workplace)\, and how it uniquely affects neurodivergent people. These interactive sessions offer hands-on activities to practice strategies in a supportive\, inclusive environment. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a skill-building series and not a bullying support group\, or a substitute for professional mental health or crisis support.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are strongly encouraged to attend all three in-person sessions for this series which will be held as follows: \n\n\n\nSession 1: Understanding Bullying on November 19. Details available here. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Your Skills on November 26. Details available here. \n\n\n\nSession 3: Putting It into Practice on December 3. Details are available on this page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Putting It into Practice \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nNoticing bullying behaviour in yourself\,\n\n\n\nWhat to do if you witness bullying\,\n\n\n\nHow to help someone who is being bullied\,\n\n\n\nWays to prevent future bullying\,\n\n\n\nAdditional supports and anti-bullying resources and\,\n\n\n\nPracticing what we’ve learned.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 20255:00 – 6:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nIn this workshop series\, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the various reasons why bullying occurs and recognize the different forms and locations of bullying\, including online and in the workplace\,\n\n\n\nIdentify the signs and impact of bullying and describe how Autism and bullying are connected\,\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between bullying\, normal conflict\, and diagnosis-based discrimination\,\n\n\n\nReflect on their own actions for signs of bullying behaviour\,\n\n\n\nSupport someone else who is being bullied and try a variety of strategies to reduce the impact of bullying\,\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to address and react to a bullying situation and help prevent future bullying and\,\n\n\n\nBe aware of supports for emotional coping and healing\, and resources for legal/logistical support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Space in these sessions are limited\, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. ** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend and Sinneave Connects is free\, but you need to register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf 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 hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Navigating Bullying and Neurodivergence Series – Registration event\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Enroll” button\, and then press Confirm. You will be registered for all three sessions in this series. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and attend them all!\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n\n\n\nTracie Czerkawski is a Learning Strategist at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has 15+ years of professional experience in education and human services\, and a lifetime of lived neurodivergent experience. Tracie aims to create friendly and inclusive learning opportunities where participants feel a sense of belonging. \n\n\n\nMason Jaffray is an Autistic Self-Advocate\, currently working as a Program Facilitator at The Sinneave Family Foundation. Mason has taught many of Sinneave’s Skills Groups\, such as Acceptance and Commitment Training and Executive Functioning\, and finds the skills and ideas in the groups indispensable in his daily life. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/navigating-bullying-and-neurodivergence-series-3/
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SUMMARY:Your Time\, Your Way
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nOur drop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions of things you may like to do\, but this is not an exhaustive list: \n\n\n\n\nSocializing: Chat with others\, make new connections\, or catch up with friends\n\n\n\nUsing 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\n\n\n\nRelaxing: Sit quietly\, read\, listen to music with headphones\, or just enjoy the calm space\n\n\n\nIndependent Work: Bring personal projects\, homework or studying you may need to do\, or use the time to focus on tasks\n\n\n\nUnstructured Activities: puzzles\, sketching\, journaling\, or engaging in other personal hobbies\n\n\n\nExploring Resources: Learn about other programs\, events\, or services Sinneave offers\n\n\n\nSimply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity\, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users\, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive: \n\n\n\n\nCheck-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival\n\n\n\nNo Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort\n\n\n\nRespectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful\n\n\n\nNoise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities\n\n\n\nNo formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/your-time-your-way-10/2025-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Embrace Independence
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, guardians\, and caregivers; you play an important part in the successful transition of a young adult into the workforce.  \n\n\n\nSession: Embrace Independence \n\n\n\nThis in-person session is focused on your transition from the role of\, “Manager\,” to the role of\, “Consultant\,” in your relationship with your young adult. You will explore strategies and resources that will help you to empower your young adult and support them in a way that makes sense for both of you throughout this transition. You will also learn how to recognize your own needs and expectations of this process so that you may be able to support yourself through this transition. \n\n\n\nIn this in-person session\, you will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nTransition from the role of\, “Manager\,” to the role of\, “Consultant”\,\n\n\n\nFind a balance of support for yourself and your young adult through their transition to independence and\,\n\n\n\nBuild a shared confidence between yourself and your young adult in your new roles.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 20256:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nThrough this series\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in supporting your young adult’s employment journey\,\n\n\n\nLearn how to apply the FWRT at home to break the process into manageable steps\,\n\n\n\nExplore community resources that complement the toolkit and\,\n\n\n\nConnect with other parents and guardians navigating similar experiences.\n\n\n\n\nBy 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Space in this session is limited\, and advance registration is required through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If there are no spots available\, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. Sinneave Connects is free\, but you need to register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf 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 hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy!)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Building Your Toolbox and Supporting the Transition to Employment: Embrace Independence – December 3\, 2025 session.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nStéphanie 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. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/building-your-toolbox-and-supporting-the-transition-to-employment-embrace-independence/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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