Inclusion Perks YEG 2025
2025-10-21 09:30 - 23:30 (America/Denver)
☕✨ Inclusion Perks YEG is back — and you’re invited!
Join us on October 21st at Felice Cafe for a morning of coffee, connections, and conversations that spark real change.
This isn’t your typical networking event — think casual café vibes with big, meaningful discussions. Employers, service providers, and folks with lived experience will come together to share stories, ideas, and inspiration for building more inclusive workplaces.
Each table will feature interactive facilitation cards to keep the conversations flowing and ideas buzzing. You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and maybe even a few new friends.
Inclusion Perks is all about celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in a way that feels approachable, inspiring, and action-oriented.
☕ Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections. Leave ready to make inclusion happen in your workplace and community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions or accommodation requests? Reach out at employment@gatewayassociation.ca
REGISTER HERE

Interview Prep 101
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00
Interview Prep 101
In this workshop, you will learn about how to get ready for a job interview, how to “shine’ in the interview and what to do after the interview to stand out and increase your chances of getting called back!
Online
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Calgary Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-10-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 15:00
Calgary Drop-In Wednesdays
For registered participants – Join us every Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM for our open drop-in sessions. Whether you’re exploring career options, updating your resume, practicing for interviews, or navigating the job search process, our friendly team is ready to support you.
No appointment needed—just drop in! Let’s work together to take the next step in your employment journey.

Where: Gateway Association Calgary Office
When: Wednesdays, 10 AM – 3 PM

Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
For registered participants – Join us every Wednesday from 1 to 3 PM for our open drop-in sessions. Whether you’re exploring career options, updating your resume, practicing for interviews, or navigating the job search process, our friendly team is ready to support you.
No appointment needed—just drop in! Let’s work together to take the next step in your employment journey.
Where: Gateway Association Edmonton Office
When: Wednesdays, 1 – 3 PM

Workplace Expectations
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Expectations
This interactive workshop will help you retain your job; we will explore what you need to do to keep your job.
Online – Zoom
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00
Edmonton Drop-In Wednesdays
For registered participants – Join us every Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM for our open drop-in sessions. Whether you’re exploring career options, updating your resume, practicing for interviews, or navigating the job search process, our friendly team is ready to support you.
No appointment needed—just drop in! Let’s work together to take the next step in your employment journey.
Where: Gateway Association Edmonton Office
When: Wednesdays, 1 – 3 PM

How to Read a Job Posting
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00
How to Read a Job Posting
Join this workshop to understand various elements of a job posting, identify red flags, and find the right match. This workshop intends to help people save their time by targeting jobs that fits their expectations.
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Overcoming Interview and Workplace Anxiety
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00
Overcoming Interview and Workplace Anxiety
This workshop helps job seekers manage anxiety during interviews and in the workplace through practical strategies and confidence-building techniques. Participants will gain tools to reduce stress and communicate more effectively in professional settings.
To learn more and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Interview Prep 102
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
Interview Prep 102
Learn tips about how to effectively answer some of the most common interview questions!
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Disability in the Media
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:30
Disability in the Media
Explore authentic disability representation in media & learn inclusive practices at our DEAM 2025 session on November 19.

Join us on November 19th with Katie MacMillan from Kello Inclusive, as part of AEFN’s DEAM 2025 Campaign. Disability in the Media invites employers and disability sector professionals to explore how media can move beyond tokenism toward authentic disability representation.
The session will examine the historical exclusion of disabled voices in Canadian media, challenge harmful tropes such as the “Super Crip” and “Tragic Victim,” and emphasize the importance of cross-disability perspectives and inclusive language.
Attendees will learn how to identify ableism, adopt more responsible storytelling practices, and involve disabled talent at every stage of media creation. Real-world examples from Kello Inclusive will demonstrate what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice, while practical tools and strategies will help participants evaluate and improve their own media content.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, reinforcing the call to shift narratives by centering disabled voices and building inclusive, accessible media from the ground up.
ASL available upon request.
REGISTER HERE
Katie is a mother, leader, advocate, and the founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency exclusively representing disabled and visibly different talent, because the beauty of disabilities, diversities, and differences deserves to be represented fairly and fully.Katie spent 15 years teaching French, English, Psychology, and Sociology in an Edmonton Public high school before transitioning careers nearly two years ago. Her experience as an educator shaped her passion for equity and inclusion, but it was her lived experience as the parent of four beautiful children – one of whom lives with Cerebral Palsy – that truly redefined her path. Her daughter’s disability and the many experiences that have come with it sparked Katie’s deep commitment to advocacy, social justice, and reimagining representation in media. These experiences are at the heart of why Kello Inclusive exists today: to challenge ableism, create meaningful opportunities, and push for authentic, inclusive storytelling in the entertainment industry.

Labor Market Trends
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00
Labor Market Trends
An in-depth discussion on what jobs are in demand and how you can plan for career stability
Online – Zoom
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Disclosure and Accommodations
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
Disclosure and Accommodations
Practical steps you can take to share personal needs and ask for support.
Online
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Mindset Matters
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00
Mindset Matters
This workshop will help you build a positive mindset to improve your job search. Learn how to overcome self-doubt and embrace challenges. Whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers, discover how the right mindset can lead you to success!
Online – Zoom
For more information or to register, please connect with us at Get-work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Networking - Using Our Connections
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
Networking – Using Our Connections
In this workshop, participants will be learning how to network online and in person.
Online – Zoom
To learn more or to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Disclosure and Accommodations
2026-01-07 13:00 - 14:00
Disclosure and Accommodations
Practical steps you can take to share personal needs and ask for support.
Format: Online
For more information, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Mindset Matters
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
Mindset Matters
This workshop will help you build a positive mindset to improve your job search. Learn how to overcome self-doubt and embrace challenges. Whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers, discover how the right mindset can lead you to success!
Online – Zoom

** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Interview Prep 102
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
Interview Prep 102
Learn tips on how to effectively answer some of th most common interview questions!
Online – Zoom
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Finding Your Purpose
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00
Finding Your Purpose
Are you wondering what your purpose is? Stuck and not sure where to go? Then we have a workshop for you! Come join us for self exploration and learning. We will talk about what people need in life to grow and how we can access those resources. As well, we will explore a personality test and leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of who we are and where we would like to go!
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Mindfulness: The What and How Skills of Mindfulness
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00
Mindfulness: The What and How Skills of Mindfulness
Virtual, via Zoom

Discover the power of mindfulness in this interactive session! You’ll explore what mindfulness really is, learn various techniques to practice it in your daily life, and understand the benefits of regular mindfulness practice.
By participating, you can expect to:

Improve your emotional regulation

Boost your focus and attention

Develop practical tools to bring more calm and clarity into your everyday life

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop provides simple, effective strategies to help you feel more balanced, centered, and present.

This session is for registered employment program participants. If you would like to register, please connect with us at Get-work@gatewayassociation.ca

Cover Letter Basics
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00
Cover Letter Basics
Learn how to write a clear and professional cover letter that highlights your strengths to make a great first impression.
Online – Zoom
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Networking - Using Our Connections
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00
Networking – Using Our Connections
In this workshop, participants will be learning how to network online and in person.
Online – Zoom
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Emotions: What Are They and How Do They Work?
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
Emotions: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dive into the fascinating world of emotions in this interactive workshop! You’ll learn what emotions are, the valuable information they can provide, and the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence them.
Participants will explore:

What makes us more vulnerable to certain emotions

How to increase awareness of our emotional states

Practical insights for understanding and navigating everyday emotional experiences

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to better understand their emotions and develop tools for self-awareness, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
Note: This workshop is for registered employment program participants only. If you would like to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Workplace Expectations
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Expectations
This interactive workshop will help you retain your job; we will explore what you need to do to keep your job.
Online – Zoom
** Please note that these sessions are for registered participants only. To find out more info or to apply, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca
