DEAM Opportunity in Action

Gateway Association is a grassroots non-profit organization whose main goal is transformation of community through the lens of disability. Gateway is a leader and influencer in community development and community economic development in the Edmonton area. We work each day – with people, families, schools, government, and business – to build communities where all people are valued and respected.Visitwww.gatewayassociation.cato see what we’ve been up to and for more details on our organization.

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Build confidence, practice job search skills, and prepare to connect with employers at the afternoon job fair.

NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre

<h3><strong><strong>DEAM Opportunity in Action</strong></strong></h3><p><em><em>Presented by Gateway Association, Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Alberta Employment First Network</em></em></p><p><strong><strong>Prepare. Practice. Connect!</strong></strong></p><p>Getting ready for a job fair is about more than bringing a resume.</p><p><strong><strong>DEAM Opportunity in Action</strong></strong> is an interactive employment preparation event designed to help job seekers strengthen their approach, practice real world employment conversations, learn directly from industry, and prepare to make meaningful connections with employers at the afternoon job fair.</p><p>Throughout the morning, participants can move between <strong><strong>Industry Information Sessions, interactive activities, and employment preparation stations</strong></strong>, choosing the topics and support most relevant to their own job search.</p><p>Whether you want to strengthen your introduction, prepare for interview questions, better communicate your skills, explore workplace accommodations, or learn how to follow up with an employer, the morning is designed to give you practical tools you can use immediately</p><p><strong><strong>Come ready to learn, practice, connect, and put your preparation into action!</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><h2>Enjoy Refreshments: 9:30AM and Noon!</h2><p>Before jumping into the main event, come early and grab refreshments, brought to you by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, to fuel you for the morning!</p><p><br></p><h2>Main Event: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and <em><strong><strong>Job Fair will run from 1-4pm</strong></strong></em></h2><h3>Industry Information Sessions</h3><p>Hear directly about different industries, types of roles, employer expectations, and pathways into employment.</p><p><strong><strong>Session 1:</strong></strong> 10:15 AM<br><strong><strong>Session 2:</strong></strong> 11:15 AM</p><p>Each session will include approximately 30 minutes of information followed by time for questions and discussion.</p><p>Not attending an Industry Information Session? You can continue exploring the interactive employment preparation activities.</p><p><br></p><h2>Interactive Employment Preparation Activities: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM</h2><p>Drop in and participate in the activities that interest you most:</p><h3>Information, Questions &amp; Registration</h3><p>Get oriented, ask questions, and learn more about the activities available throughout the event.</p><h3>Disclosure &amp; Accommodations</h3><p>Explore disability disclosure and workplace accommodations through interactive activities and realistic workplace scenarios. Learn about when and how you may choose to disclose and how to communicate your accommodation needs.</p><h3>My Pitch: Approaching an Employer</h3><p>Identify what you want an employer to know about you and develop a short, natural introduction you can use when approaching employers at the job fair.</p><h3>Interview Prep &amp; Tricky Questions</h3><p>Practice responding to common and challenging interview questions through an interactive activity. Explore different ways to approach interview questions and what employers may be looking for in a response.</p><h3>Highlight Your Skills</h3><p>Identify your strengths, transferable skills, and experiences that you can highlight when speaking with employers — including skills you may not have previously considered employment-related.</p><h3>After the Job Fair: Employer Follow-Up</h3><p>Learn what to do after meeting an employer, including how to identify employers worth following up with, personalize a follow-up email, use information from a business card, and determine your next steps.</p><h3>LinkedIn</h3><p>Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to connect professionally with employers and people you meet at the job fair. Explore how LinkedIn can become part of your ongoing job search.</p><h3>Employment Jeopardy</h3><p>Test your employment knowledge with a fun, drop-in game covering topics such as interviews, workplace expectations, job searching, communication, and employer engagement.</p><p><br></p><h2>Afternoon Job Fair Support: 1:00–4:00 PM</h2><p>Need a little extra support putting your morning preparation into practice?</p><p>Support will remain available from <strong><strong>1:00 PM to 4:00 PM</strong></strong> during the job fair. You can use this time to:</p><ul><li>Practice your introduction before approaching an employer</li><li>Identify questions you may want to ask employers</li><li>Prepare for conversations about disclosure or accommodations</li><li>Get support navigating employer interactions</li><li>Debrief after speaking with an employer and plan your next step</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em><strong><strong>This isn’t just a job fair—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful connections and leave better prepared to turn those connections into opportunities, both today and beyond!</strong></strong></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>ASL interpretation available, please connect with us if you require.</strong></strong></p><p>For questions and accommodations, connect with us at info@gatewayassociation.ca</p><p><br></p>

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