Getting Connected

Join us as we interview Thalia Semplonius from the Niagara Workforce Planning Board to discuss how employment is impacted by the changing seasons and how the pandemic may change some of these trends as the province reopens.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Being an Ally is important personally and professionally.  Join Ashley as she walks through a self-reflection activity to help you better serve your clients. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. What is Workforce Planning?  Why should it matter to you and your clients?  Join us as we talk to Thalia Semplonius from the Niagara Workforce Planning Board to understand how data can help support the long-term success of your client. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. In 2020, everything changed including the role of digital and remote learning.  We talk with Monika from Alphaplus, who shares insight into the changes experienced in the adult service field during pandemic as well as how agencies can embed new learning tools in their programs for the future. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation. Links: AlphaPlus website AlphaPlus Virtual Showcase website (recordings, slides and additional resources from a series of 4 Zoom sessions showcasing how innovative programs and instructors use digital tools and approaches to connect and work with learners remotely.) Session 1 (July 2021): Fighting the Zoombie fatigue: making online learning more “human” for teachers & learners Session 2 (July 2021): Online tools to the rescue: Engaging learners to collaborate together remotely Session 3 (August 2021): Digital resource collections: Extending learning and critical thinking beyond virtual meetings Session 4 (September 2021): LMS in LBS: Figuring out if a learning management system is the right fit for your program The Impact of Ontario’s Digital Divide - Report 2020 COVID-19 Response and Shift to Remote Delivery Survey - Report (How did programs adapt, what were their priorities, and what were their challenges during the pandemic) Tech Tips and Tools shared with programs at the beginning of the pandemic You can contact Monika at monika@alphaplus.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/techsavvymonika LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monikajankowskapacyna/

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. What is a disability?  How can we accommodate clients who self-identify as having a disability?  Listen this week as we talk to Patrick Carew from the District School Board of Niagara who shares his experiences and suggestions for supporting clients with different types of disabilities. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. What is a Career Ladder and how can you help your clients climb one?  Join us as we talk to Sara Gill & Sophie Auger from Adult Basic Education Association about the exciting new Career Ladders project. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation. Website link: https://abea.on.ca/career-ladders/ Webinar registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-CgrjIrGNyug66VnH7puhxcpqNxGxLi

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. Joined by Jacky Catterick, Executive Director, Niagara West Adult Learning Centre (NWALC), this episode explores what literacy really means for adults.  You may be surprised to find out the types of clients agencies like NWALC serves as well as their unique methods to help them upgrade for learning, employment and life.   For more information on NWALC, visit www.nwalc.ca. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.   Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.  

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect. Everything has changed since March 2020 including program services, delivery hours and locations.  How does an adult service provider employee find the right program to refer their clients to support success?  Join us as we talk to Karen Schmidt, who shares tips and tricks to finding relevant and up-to-date information while making sure it's the right program to meet your client's needs. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.   Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.   211 Central South https://211centralsouth.ca

Meet the hosts of the new podcast, Getting Connected.  If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.   Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.  

The second of two parts concludes with the steps to write an Inclusion Policy for your organization.

This first of two parts shares the purpose and beginning steps to writing an Inclusion Policy for your organization. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

This episode explores the unique experience of women navigating apprenticeship and skilled trades. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

This episode is a snapshot of the Apprenticeship experience in Ontario. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join Ashley & Gay as they reflect on more than 40 combined years in Literacy & Basic Skills.

Join Ashley as she interviews her husband about his success more than a decade after completing Second Career.

Join Gay as she talks with Kristen Richardson from the Niagara Region about licensed home childcare. For more info https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/childcare/default.aspx?home_task=1 or call 905-980-6000 ext. 3194

They showed up with a bang!  What are these new skills?  Why do they matter to you and your clients?  Join Ashley as she gives a brief overview of what these skills are and where they might take us.

This is the second of a two part series on childcare.  This episode discusses the role of mothers in facilitating childcare for their own families and the impacts this role may have on other areas of their lives.  Guests featured on this show include Thalia Semplonius and Rachel Crane from Workforce Collective.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Show links: https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-analysis-plus/take-course.html https://workforcecollective.ca

This is the first of two episodes that explore the topic of childcare.  This episode focuses on the experience of those who care for children, mainly Early Childhood Educators.  Guests of this show are Thalia Semplonius and Rachel Crane from Workforce Collective.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Show links: https://workforcecollective.ca

Join Gay as she talks to Neil Cosby, HR Professional, about Human Resource Systems for organizations. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.