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SUMMARY:Employment Skills Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Benefit from connecting one-on-one with experienced professionals who understand neurodiversity and will help you identify your strengths\, interests and potential career paths. Our goal is to create an individualized\, inclusive and supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals can access resources\, gain valuable insights and enhance their employability\, confidence and career prospects. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to select from available topics to receive tailored guidance or bring other employment-related concerns they may have. Our employment coaches have experience and expertise in: \n\n\n\n\nCareer Exploration\n\n\n\nCover Letter Writing\n\n\n\nDisclosure & Accommodations\n\n\n\nInterview Prep\n\n\n\nJob Search Strategies\n\n\n\nResume Building\n\n\n\nApplicant Tracking System (ATS)\n\n\n\n1:1 Facilitator guidance* (Maximum 45 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 7\, 20252:00 – 3:30 pmIn-Person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\nAttendees must book an in-person 45-minute appointment with one of our three facilitators. \n\n\n\nAvailable times:  \n\n\n\n3 appointments from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. \n\n\n\n3 appointments from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nAppointments can be booked on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in page. If you already have an account\, just log in as usual. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t have an account\, it’s free and easy to set up. \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 Employment Skills Help Desk Registration – October 7\, 2025 and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease select a time slot that works for you and click the enroll button. To allow for the greatest participation\, participants are limited to ONE time slot per day. If no sessions are available\, that means they are all booked. Please choose an available time slot on a different day. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or require assistance with enrolling\, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/employment-skills-help-desk-11/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Finding Common Interests
DESCRIPTION:Starting a conversation with someone new or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this workshop\, we will learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations. \n\n\n\nDuring the time we have together\, you will gain the skills and knowledge to: \n\n\n\n\nFeel more comfortable and confident in your communication skills\n\n\n\nExplain what is required for good conversation\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to find a good conversation partner and show you’re interested in talking\n\n\n\nPractice strategies for starting and continuing conversations\n\n\n\nPrepare a list of future conversation topics\n\n\n\nPractice troubleshooting communication experiences\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. \n\n\n\nEach 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. There is no cost to attend these sessions. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in. Attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 7\, 20256:00 – 7:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is virtual\, 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 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 Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Entering Conversations & Common Interests – October 7\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\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\nSanique Denton is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 10 years. She has experience teaching and enhancing communication skills for Autistic individuals across their life span. Sanique is passionate about fostering an inclusive community and supporting individuals to thrive and reach their full potential. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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