Stories
These are real stories from real people across Edmonton and Calgary. Families who found their footing. Job seekers who discovered what they are capable of. Employers who built something better. Every story here was shared to help someone else feel less alone on the same journey.
Have you or someone you love benefitted from Gateway? We would love to hear from you. Your story could be the one that helps another family take their next step.
Share your story: info@gatewayassociation.ca
Building a Future from the Bubble: Ari’s MentorAbility Story
Building a Future from the Bubble:Ari’s MentorAbility StoryI was working on my documentary, “Life in the Bubble,” made possible by STORYHIVE and...
Stepping Stone Jobs
Stepping Stone Jobs that Build a Career Pathby Carmen Jiwani, Talent Acquisition SpecialistNot every job is meant to be the job. Some are stepping...
5 Tips to Ace the Interview
Interviews can be stressful for anyone. However, for individuals living with disability or mental health barriers, the word anxiety often does not...
Success Story: Ava
Success Story: AvaAt 20 years old, Ava set a personal goal for herself: to find meaningful employment and gain greater independence. While she had...
Mock Interviews
3 Things a Mock Interview Can Do For You by Carmen Jiwani, Talent Acquisition SpecialistIf the word “interview” makes your stomach drop a little,...
Fit Kids
Employer Spotlight: Fit KidsSince 2023, Susan To, owner of FitKids, has partnered with Gateway Association to create meaningful employment...
Vertical Staffing
Employer Spotlight: David Bishop, Vertical Staffing ResourcesSince 2024, David Bishop, Area Account Manager for the West Coast Region at Vertical...
Wholesale Club
Employer Spotlight: Wholesale Club - NE CalgaryWe’re proud to shine a spotlight on Wholesale Club in Calgary for their outstanding commitment...
MentorAbility: Kinley and Kayenna Spa
Kinley and Kayenna Spa When Kinley joined MentorAbility Alberta, she shared her excitement for trying new things and exploring different...
MentorAbility: Iain and Seth
IAIN AND SETH Trade Insight, Real Talk, and Finding the Right Fit!When Iain, a job seeker with a keen interest in mechanical work, met Seth—a...
MentorAbility: Janelle and Patricia
MentorAbility Experience Story: Janelle and PatriciaWhen MentorAbility Alberta first approached Patricia Boa of Weekly Trim True with a mentorship...
MentorAbility: Megan and Bean
MentorAbility Match: Megan and BeanMentee Megan has spent most of her working life behind the scenes doing data and administrative work and has been...
The Transformative Power of Support and Guidance
The Transformative Power of Support and GuidanceSifan's journey with Gateway Association is a testament to the transformative power of support and...
Employer Spotlight: Dawn at Sobeys
Employer Spotlight: Dawn at Sobey'sMeet Dawn, the General Manager at Sobeys Nolan Hill location and a valuable member of the Gateway community. Dawn...
Beyond Success; Kaiden’s Success
Beyond Employment; Kaiden's Success StoryKaiden reached out to Gateway Edmonton in the fall of 2021 to support him in finding a job. Kaiden found...
Cookin’ Up Success
Cookin' Up Success!Meet Nick Nick started services with Gateway Calgary's Employment Program in May of 2022. Nick already had temporary part time...
“This Program has Changed My Life!”
“This Program Has Changed My Life!”Meet Bridgit! Prior to 2021, Bridgit was struggling to find employment due to a lack of work experience...
When We Know Better, We Do Better
When We Know Better, We Do Better AARCS on MentorAbility and Supported EmploymentWhen it comes to career development, there is no doubt a long list...
Celebrate Rosie
Celebrate RosieWhether you’re a regular customer or in for a one-time purchase, a giant smile and bubbly personality is what you’ll be met with when...
Why DS Awareness Month is Important to Me
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month and it’s also Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). While my daughter is only 3 years old, I often...
One Opportunity
One Opportunity One opportunity that was offered to me at Gateway, was to attend the Transitioning trade fair at LY Cairns, that had various booths...
Just Want to Say Hello!
Just Want to Say Hello! Hey Job Seekers, I hope you are having a great week! My name is Christine, and I am the writer for Gateway’s blog. I...
Interview with Carly
Interview with Carly We know that everybody is out there doing their Christmas shopping and we wanted to showcase a fantastic inclusive employer...
4th Week at Gateway
4th Week at Gateway Last week so much happened! The Transitions workshop wrapped up with a session about PDD funding, AISH and other systems parents...
Third Week at Gateway
Brittney Wills - Third Week at Gateway Well… not much has happened for me this last week. Because of the -30 to -40 weather we had, my van wasn’t...
My Second Week At Gateway
Britney Wills - My Second Week At Gateway My second week at Gateway was jam-packed full of learning. I have read through Individual Program Plans,...
My First Week at Gateway
My First Week at Gateway I was lucky enough to have a initial meeting and tour with Sahana before Christmas, so I knew already I was excited to work...
Update: Being a Student At Gateway
Update: Being a Student at Gateway You may have noticed that I haven’t posted in a while! It has been hectic being a full-time student and working...
The Importance of Inclusive Hiring
The Importance of Inclusive Hiring When we started talking about October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), we really wanted to...
Raising Jolie – Part 3
Raising Jolie - Part 3 Hello! What a year it has been. I’m going to recount the lead up to and recovery from my daughter’s open heart surgery which...
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