Gateway Association

ePortfolio Series (1/3)
2023-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Session 1 of 3
Duration 1 hr
Facilitator: Lee
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

In the eportfolio workshop series, participants will learn about the different types of portfolios, how to use google sites, and the basics of layout and design. Learners will choose the type of portfolio they want to build and the subject they want to focus on. They will select and add content to their sites along with descriptions, statements about their motivation, interests, skills, and hobbies. Learners will work on their own between classes.
For accommodations and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Email Basics
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about and practice the basics of writing professional emails for your job search and workplace communication.
For accommodations, to learn more and to register, connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

File Management (1/2)
2023-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
Session 1 of 2
Duration 1 hr
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.
For accommodations, to learn more and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Learning
2023-02-02 13:00 - 14:00
***Requires an active library membership.**
Explore LinkedIn website as a group, learn how to: create an account, search for course, save and organize courses, and customize your profile.
For accommodations, to learn more and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Google Drive
2023-02-02 11:00 - 12:00
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.
For accommodations, to learn more and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

OSC Boardgames
2023-02-01 15:00 - 16:30
**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, practice new skills, have fun!

For accommodations, to learn more and to register, connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Digital Citizenship
2023-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Find out what it means to be a digital citizen and how you can share your passions online. Learn about online activism, how to use the internet to create change, what is online community, how to share the things that matter to you, and find ways to connect with other people who share the same passions as you.
For accommodations, to learn more and to register, connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Digital Storytelling Series (Week 3/5)
2023-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
Finding ways to help your story unfold!
We all have stories, and it’s important that they are told. When telling our stories, we have different ways of going about it. Let’s work together so that each of us can discover new skills and find our own tools to tell our story.
You will work together for 5 weeks, alongside others, to share and develop your very own digital story. Each week we will bring in activities to help participants tell their story the way they want to tell it.
These activities will introduce creative ways to go about telling your story. These will include lots of digital tools that support audio and visual storytelling. When you finish the sessions, you will achieve a Digital Storyteller Certificate that you can add to your resume to show your experience and be part of an online screening of your work.
These sessions are facilitated by Story Finders Heath Birkholz and Maigan van der Giessen from Gateway Association.
Sign up for the first cohort, running on Wednesday’s 10 am-Noon; (January 18, January 25 February 1, February 8, February 15, 2023

To Signup or get more information on this program, please email getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Explore Canva
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:00
Let your imagination be your guide as you create your own posters, flyers, cards, videos, and more to share information important to you.
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Your Story, Your Dance
2023-01-30 14:00 - 15:30
Through these sessions we are looking into discovering your story through dance, and how that tells where you are from, and who you are, and what you love about you! The way each of us express our way of dancing is the exact technique required! Join Your Dance/ Your Story as we explore through using improvisational dance skills in telling our stories together. We will be sharing and experimenting with different forms of dance to tell our stories of how we want to be seen. Each week we will include a different approach to using dance to share our storytelling and unfold our creativity by learning from each other.
Dancers of all levels and abilities are WELCOME!
Reach out with any accommodation or questions you may have to: heath@gatewayassociation.ca
Sign up Link: Sign up for January Events – Google Forms
Session #5: Shaping the big reveal! January 30, 2023
Today we will be able to fully share our stories through dance and look at how we can share the magic together!
Required (your choice):
Space to move in with comfortable clothes

Zoom Basics
2023-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
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.
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, please connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

Steam Tutorial
2023-01-30 11:00 - 12:00
Step by step tutorial for downloading and installing Steam – an online game platform. Steam is required for Online boardgames group.
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

MentorAbility Industry Info Session: Careers in Fire Rescue
2023-01-27 13:30 - 14:30
MentorAbility Alberta is offering ongoing FREE interactive Industry Information Sessions! These information sessions give participants the opportunity to learn more about prospective industries, recruitment requirements and qualifications and the next steps they may need to take to achieve their employment goals.

In this weeks’ session, Luke will be joining us to talk about careers in Fire Rescue with Edmonton Fire Rescue ServicesOffice Support role at the City of Edmonton!

If you require any accommodations for this session, please contact us prior to the session and we will assist with accommodation provisions as best we can
jasmine@gatewayassociation.ca

Families Forward, Over 18
2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, Over 18
Thursday, January 26
7pm – 9pm | Zoom
Monthly meeting for families with loved ones over 18 with disabilities. Where families can connect with other families, learn from one another, and explore issues that are important, such as housing, relationship building, and community and government supports.
This month’s topic:
The Caregiver Road Map provides approachable information relating to disability and parenting on the Gateway to Digital Inclusion mobile app. Through various learning modules, activities, and resources, the Caregiver Road Map can aid in processing & embracing feelings, finding community, understanding available supports, and knowing where to start with supporting your family member. Download the app today and join us in this conversation!
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/gateway-association/id1560784753
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exponentkonnect.gatewaykonnect&gl=US&pli=1
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Betty@GatewayAssociation.ca

LinkedIn Profile Series (3/3)
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.
Session: 3 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Workplace Communication
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace Communication is made up of many essential skills, such as, what is okay to talk about at work with your coworkers? How to give and receive positive and constructive feedback? How to talk about conflict? In this workshop, we will talk about ways to help you to feel confident and comfortable with workplace communication.
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

OSC Boardgames
2023-01-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-01-18 15:00 - 16:30
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!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hrs
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.**

LinkedIn Profile Series (2/3)
2023-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.
Session: 2 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Digital Storytelling Series (week 2/5)
2023-01-25 10:00 - 12:00

LinkedIn Profiles Series (1/3)
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Build your own LinkedIn profile! Share your skills, goals, and experiences, create job alerts, and grow your online network.
Session: 1 of 3
Duration: 1 hr
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Workplace Expectations
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
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

For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@GatewayAssociation.ca

Email Basics
2023-01-24 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about and practice the basics of writing professional emails for your job search and workplace communication.
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, connect with us at GetDigital@GatewayAssociation.ca

File Management and PDFs
2023-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Duration 1 hr
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, connect with us at getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Passion Session: Turn Your Passion into a Business
2023-01-20 10:00 - 11:00
Everyone has a passion or talent that they find themselves attracted to from time to time. From knitting and video games to podcasting and hot sauce. What if you want to turn your passion into a business? Join Rabia in a series of workshops where we discuss the basics of what goes on into starting a business and how you can turn your skills into a source of income.
Passion Session Topic: Selling Streams
In this session, we are going discuss some avenues to sell our service or product. How are people selling online and in person? How can we find accessible resources and materials? Present your information from the previous session here and let’s move with the flow.
Register HERE

You TOO Can YouTube Series (4/4)
2023-01-19 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Session: 4 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca

Interview Preparation Workshop
2023-01-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Gateway Employment team and participants to discuss and learn what to do before, during and after the job interview!
For questions, accommodation requirements and to register, please connect with us at Get-Work@Gatewayassociation.ca

Families Forward, I have an ISP? Now what?
2023-01-18 19:00 - 21:00
Families Forward, I have an ISP? Now what?
Wednesday, January 18
7pm – 9pm | Zoom
Monthly meeting for families with loved ones with disabilities who have completed an Individual Support Plan.
Where families can connect with other families and share resources for individuals with disabilities. We will explore ISP strategies and outcomes.
For accommodations and questions, please connect with Kristina@GatewayAssociation.ca
Register HERE

Lived Experience Learning
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:00
Date – Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Time – 6:00pm-7:00pm

In Person @ YEG Gateway Office (#201, 10941 120st. NW, Edmonton, AB)

Facilitator – Jasmine and contact: jasmine@gatewayassociation.ca or 780-454-0701 ext. 129

DESCRIPTION of the event – Each month we will have a previous Gateway participant OR someone with lived experience seeking employment, where they will take us through their employment journey and where they are today! Through this informal conversation, we will learn about challenges, successes, and strategies to keep pushing through on your employment goals.

In January, Danielle is going to share her journey through finding and maintaining employment, continuing school, and persevering through difficult conversations.
Outcomes – Learning through others lived experience about success through your employment journey

For questions, accommodation needs and to register, please connect with us HERE

You TOO Can YouTube Series (3/4)
2023-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Session: 3 of 4
Duration: 1 hr
Private – GTDI Program intake required prior to workshop: getdigital@gatewayassociation.ca
