Families Forward, Under 18
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Families Forward, Under 18
Tuesday, February 13
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Online
Monthly meeting for families with children under 18 with disabilities.
Where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore issues that are important (such as schooling, leadership, and community and government support).
Facilitators: Yonique at Yonique@GatewayAssociation.ca and Stacy at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/255535783407

DROP IN WEDNESDAYS at the Calgary Employment Resource Centre
2024-02-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 15:00
DROP IN WEDNESDAYS
at the Calgary Employment Resource Centre
For job seekers, each Wednesday drop in any time between 10am and 3pm to connect with ERC team members to work on resumes, interview skills, job search and meet other job seekers!
1206 20 AVE SE
Calgary, AB

You TOO Can YouTube (3 of 4)
2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 3 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-13 Years Old (2 of 4)
2024-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-13 Years Old – 4-part series
Wednesday, February 7
Wednesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 21
Wednesday, February 28
6:00pm – 8:00pm | Online

Join our workshop series that empowers parents/caregivers of 9-13 year-olds with disabilities with knowledge, resources and a sense of direction for the future, while connecting with other families.

We will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community, visioning and planning, various transitions during later elementary school, IPPs, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with “tween” age children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.

Facilitator: Stacy at Stacy@gatewayassociation.ca
Register HERE

Interview Roundtable: Learning and Laughing Together
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Interview Roundtable: Learning and Laughing Together
Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to help you ace your next job interview. In our Interview Roundtable, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers and share your experiences and insights. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through real-life interview scenarios and help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Discord Tutorial
2024-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
Session 1 of 1
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Step by step tutorial for downloading and installing Discord – a free app that lets people chat using text, voice or video. Discord is required for Online boardgames group.

Networking 102
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Networking 102
This workshop will teach participants how to network online! We will go over how to connect with people on LinkedIn, sending cold emails, using social media to connect with others and more!

This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

You TOO Can YouTube (4 of 4)
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 4 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn about being a YouTube viewer and a YouTube creator. Find out how to make your own YouTube Channel and what to consider when you are choosing videos to watch. Create YouTube content, learn about what to consider when watching videos as well as how to save and organize videos.

FSCD 101
2024-02-17 09:00 - 10:00
FSCD 101
9:00am – 10:00am | Online
Saturday, February 17
This workshop was created by Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) to assist families to better understand how to utilize their FSCD agreement.
While it was designed for families new to FSCD, all families receiving supports from FSCD are welcome to attend as it will cover important items, such as: the difference between Family Support Services (FSS) and Child Focused Services (CFS), understanding your FSCD agreement, how to invoice for services, and more. This workshop will be held monthly.

Register here

Steam Tutorial
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
Session 1 of 1
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Step by step tutorial for downloading and installing Steam – an online game platform. Steam is required for Online boardgames group.

LinkedIn Profiles (1 of 3)
2024-02-20 13:00 - 15:00
Session: 1 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.

Zoom Basics
2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:00
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn what you need to know to participate in online Zoom meetings. Explore all the cool features of the program, practice your digital skills and build your zoom social skills.

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old ( 4 of 4)
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning and Planning for Families with Children Up To 8 Years Old
4 part series runs from 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Online
Tuesday, January 30
Tuesday, February 6
Tuesday, February, 13
Tuesday, February, 20

Join our 4-part workshop series that empowers parents/caregivers of children with disabilities from birth-8 years old with knowledge, resources, and a sense of direction for the future.
We will touch on a variety of topics including values and belonging in the community, visioning and planning, various transitions during early elementary school, navigating various systems (FSCD) age appropriate for families with younger children as well as advocacy and having difficult conversations.
Facilitator: Stacy at Stacy@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Google Drive (1 of 2)
2024-02-21 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 1 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

How to Read a Job Posting
2024-02-21 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.
This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Online Boardgames
2024-02-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:30
Session: 1 of 1
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop signup: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

**Requires Online Social Connections – Discord and Steam Tutorials as well as desktop or laptop computer.**
Come hang out! Learn about setting up online accounts, meet new friends, socialize, and have fun playing boardgames online. Meet new friends, practise new skills, have fun!

Visioning and Planning for Families with Children 9-13 Years Old (3 of 4)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00

Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Staff)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (FMS Staff)
Wednesday, February 21
6:00pm – 9:00pm | Online

This workshop, for FMS staff, provides an understanding of the protocol, explores what can be done to reduce the risk of abuse, identifies types of abuse, and how to handle situations when abuse is suspected.

Facilitator: Facilitator: Betty at Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Google Drive (2 of 2)
2024-02-22 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 2 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Learn how to create a google accounts, access google drive, upload files, create folders, search for files. Group discussion on cloud storage, strong passwords, file naming conventions and keeping documents and folders organized.

Workplace Expectations
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Expectations
You’ve got the job, now you must keep it! Talking about the everyday behaviors that are appropriate in the workplace:

showing up on time
how long is too long for socializing with coworkers
breaks – what does this mean
motivation and engagement

This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Profiles (3 of 3)
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
Session: 3 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.

Google Docs (1 of 2)
2024-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 1 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this 2 session workshop series, Participants will practice creating and sharing google documents, explore the tools provided to help them write, edit, comment and chat. This workshop covers the Basics of google docs, as well as file organization, sharing, and commenting.

File Management and PDFs (1 of 2)
2024-02-26 13:00 - 14:00
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this workshop participants will learn about saving files, organizing and finding files, converting documents to pdfs, what a is pdf, and how to use pdfs.

Google Docs (2 of 2)
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
Session: 2 of 2
Duration: 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this 2 session workshop series, Participants will practice creating and sharing google documents, explore the tools provided to help them write, edit, comment and chat. This workshop covers the Basics of google docs, as well as file organization, sharing, and commenting.

Workplace Communication 102 - Conflict Resolution
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Communication 102 – Conflict Resolution
Workplace Communication is made up of many essential skills, including how to deal with conflict. Conflict can be difficult to navigate and hard to understand. In this workshop, we will talk about conflict in the workplace and learn strategies to resolve conflict.

This workshop is for registered participants only. To register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

File Management and PDFs (2 of 2)
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
Session 2 of 2
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Toby
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In this workshop participants will learn about saving files, organizing and finding files, converting documents to pdfs, what a is pdf, and how to use pdfs.

Employment Resource Centre Information Session
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:00
Employment Resource Centre Information Session
Join Gateway Association for a virtual Employment Resource Centre information session.
This session is for job seekers with disability or mental health-based barriers to learn about how Gateway Association can support you with achieving your employment goals!
L earn about individualized supports and group workshops that will help you with:

Career development and action plans
Resume building
Interview skills
Workplace communication
Onboarding and training
Job search and finding the right job for you
Keeping your job!
A ND much more!

Register HERE
For additional accommodations or questions, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca
