Fall Career Fair 2023
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated employers, including Gentleman Pro's, Sephora, Canada Post, Car Star, Caveman Construction, Randstad and Backstairs Burgers, who participated in our career fair on October 19! Your unwavering commitment and active involvement were instrumental in ensuring the success of this event....
Untapped Potential Conference 2023
Our first Untapped Potential conference was a remarkable success, and this achievement was made possible by the incredible contributions of our esteemed speakers – Tina Varughese, Britanny Olinek, Kerrie Alanen, Gail Kessler, Steven Fletcher, Ann-Marie Fuernkranz, and Marie Trudel. Their expertise, passion, and dedication to the cause...
AGM 2023
We are overflowing with gratitude as we reflect upon the incredible journey we've embarked upon over the past year at Selections. It has been a year filled with remarkable achievements and milestones, and we owe our success to the collective efforts and unwavering support of our dedicated employees, visionary employers, esteemed board...
Impact 2023 Conference
We are excited to announce that Selection’s Job Development Specialist Michelle Chellew will be one of the presenters at the Impact 2023 Conference held in Calgary at the end of May! With engaging and inspiring presentations and activities, Impact 2023 will facilitate sharing of innovative ideas, knowledge, and expertise to strengthen...
Grand Opening Day!
Inspired by the over 200 individuals with disabilities we serve, over 50 Community partners, 100+ employers, and 18 staff members have dedicated their time and effort to create more inclusive workplaces. With 44 years of service in our pocket, sharing many good new stories with our community, and with the satisfaction of being a dynamic...
Selections Open House 2023
Last Thursday, we had our first ever open house event at our South location! We invited community partners to come check out our space, learn about our programs, meet our staff and share resources. It was a great opportunity to meet community partners that we have met virtually and learn about each others programs and services to see...
New Office Location!
Exciting update! Selections is opening up a second location downtown mid April. As we are expanding programs and services, we have seen the need for a more accessible location to be able to serve more people. The address will be #235, 11150 Jasper Avenue. Stay tuned for more updates and photos!
Origin Hairstyling Course
A group of Selections clients currently enrolled in the GRiT program had the opportunity to take part in a two-session training course involving hands-on training in the hairstyling trade. Four of Selections’ GRiT participants engaged in learning the basics of the trade, including the dampening, combing, preparing, and sectioning of the...
Winter Career Fair 2023
Selections had a successful career fair that took place at the Edmonton Expo Centre on February 15, 2023! The event hosted 9 employers including Amazon, Airtek & Alien Design, Randstad, Aerotek, Bravo Safety, Paladin Security, Canadian Tire (Manning), Edmonton Expo Centre, and Technology North. Over 20 clients attended and had an...
Carpenter’s and Iron Worker’s Union Tour
The GRiT Program’s staff and participants were graciously hosted by members of the Building Trades of Alberta , the Canada Regional Council of Carpenters Local 1325, the Alberta Millwrights Local 1460 , and the International Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 720 on an all-day tour of the outstanding...
Recruiting for Board Members!
Selections is actively seeking new volunteer members for our non-profit Board of Directors. Be a part of a team who is responsible for the purpose, progress, continuity, and identity of our organization! Check out our current job listings
GRiT Cooking Classes
GRiT is our newest employment program that focuses on exposing youth to trades as a viable career option! Pictured below is a few of our GRiT clients participating in a cooking class with instructors Holly and Kathryn through the Get Cooking program. In these classes, clients got to learn practical knife skills, kitchen safety, and...
Sneak Peak!!
Sneak Peak from our new staff photo shoot! A truly diverse team of individuals who are community-driven, hard working, and passionate about spreading Selections Mission and Values. ⠀ ⠀ 📸 @reelmenschstudios ⠀ #yegnonprofit #selectionscareersupportservices #yegcommunity #leaders #yeg #teamwork #yegphotoshoot ⠀
Selections Career Fair 2022
Selections hosted its very first in person job fair on November 24, 2022 at the Delta Hotel South, and it was a huge success! The team worked hard up until the event to secure 6 employers and spread the word to clients in all three of our employment programs. The organization of the event contributed to its success as there were 24...
Know it Sooner Computer Training
Selections partnered with Know it Sooner Computer Training to deliver in person Basic Computer Classes to our individuals looking to gain more knowledge in computer fundamentals. In this 5-day course, they learned the ins and outs of email, internet browsing, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint all in the comfort of our very own...
AGM 2022
Every year clients, families, staff and employers look forward to our Annual General Meeting! This year was Selections’ 43rd anniversary and we chose to theme the event the “D.I.M.E. Awards” which stands for Diversity, Inclusion, Mentorship and Empowerment. Staff nominated clients for the D.I.M.E. awards based on categories like...