After graduating, many individuals with disabilities will encounter barriers to labour market participation. “In 2022, the employment rate among those aged 16 to 64 with disabilities (65.1%) was 15 percentage points lower than the rate for those without disabilities (80.1%).” (1)
On March 12 and 13, the Transition to Work program will be hosting an online symposium on the topic of Career Preparation. The symposium will include a keynote address and panel including Humber alumni.
Students and alumni from Humber College, the University of Guelph-Humber and Seneca Polytechnic, as well as job seekers in the community, are welcome to attend.
The Transition to Work Program aims to enhance successful career outcomes and strategies for persons with disabilities through hosting workshops and events, and connecting learners with college support staff, employers, alumni and community agencies.
Please encourage any students with disabilities you may be working with who are approaching graduation to attend. Registration in advance is required.
More information about the event, including registration can be found on the Advising & Career Services Transition to Work website.
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Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué.