A Look Back: The 2025 Untapped Potential Conference – Building Inclusive Workplaces for a Stronger Alberta October 2, 2025 marked a meaningful day for Alberta’s business and employment community as the Untapped Potential Conference took place at the Fantasyland Hotel and Conference Centre in Edmonton, AB. From 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,...

At our recent conference, we explored critical topics shaping the future of the workplace, from mental health and workplace culture to inclusive hiring practices and the role of technology. It was a day filled with insights, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to learn from experts and attendees who share a passion for creating...

At our recent 44th Annual General Meeting, we took time to reflect on a year of incredible achievements and growth. Surrounded by clients, board members, staff, family, and friends, the evening was a celebration of the collective efforts that have driven our success over the past year. A highlight of the event was welcoming a new board...

Selections Career Support Services is thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Leduc, accompanied by the launch of an innovative program designed to empower women in the construction industry. Introducing CRAFT, Leduc County’s leading employment program, specifically created to support women aged 18 and older who are facing...

Our Selections team had an enriching and inspiring experience at the Impact 2024 Conference, which was thoughtfully organized by the Alberta Council of Disability Services. The entire event was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation within the field of disability services. Throughout the day, we engaged in numerous...

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....

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...