The talent you're looking for
is closer than you think
Cranbrook | Fernie | Invermere
October 28th & 29th | Cranbrook | Fernie | Invermere
A free workshop for Kootenay employers with award-winning
accessiblity speaker Yat Li.
Many employers are struggling to fill roles, while skilled, willing people with disabilities are often overlooked. In this one-hour workshop, Yat Li looks at what gets in the way of hiring them, and the practical steps that help.
What you'll take away from the workshop
- Rethink who's "work-ready" in your community
- Reduce turnover by shifting workplace culture
- Spot and remove the barriers in your way
- Tap local support and wage funding to act
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Dates & Locations
October 28th, 11.30am-1pm
Ground Floor Coworking Space
Lunch provided
October 28th, 4pm-5:30pm
Red Tree Lodge, Fernie, V0B 1MO
Refreshments provided
October 29th, 11.30am-1pm
Lions Hall, Invermere, V0A 1K0
Lunch provided
About the speaker
Yat Li is an award-winning accessibility advocate and Associate Director at Accessible Employers. Born Deaf and without external ears, he turned a lifetime of barriers into a career helping organizations build workplaces where people thrive. He has spoken to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, and he’s a contributor to the Government of Canada’s 2024 accessibility report. His talks are known for being honest, warm, and genuinely memorable. Discover more about him here.
