MentorAbility
What is MentorAbility?
MentorAbility is a national initiative built on a supported employment foundation that promotes the recruitment, employment, and retention of people experiencing life with disabilities.
Delivered locally in Manitoba by Career Connections Inc., MentorAbility connects employers, job seekers, and community partners through in person and virtual mentoring experiences, networking and learning events, and awareness building activities.
MentorAbility focuses on facilitating short term mentorship opportunities, typically ranging from one hour to one day. These experiences allow people experiencing life with disabilities to explore careers, workplaces, and industries in a supportive environment. Mentorships are not job interviews and do not guarantee employment. They are designed to support learning, confidence building, and informed career exploration while supporting inclusive employment practices.
MentorAbility is part of a national effort to promote inclusive employment for people living in Canada who are experiencing life with disabilities.
Connect with MentorAbility Manitoba
Job Seekers and Mentees
Are you a people experiencing life with disabilities who is exploring work or career options?
MentorAbility offers short term mentorship opportunities where you can meet employers, learn about careers, and explore workplaces in a supportive environment. Mentorships are not job interviews and there is no obligation to be hired. They are designed to help you ask questions, build confidence, and learn what work environments may be a good fit.
Employers and Mentors
Is your organization interested in building a more inclusive workplace while strengthening staff engagement and workplace culture?
MentorAbility offers employers and staff opportunities to participate as mentors through short term, meaningful mentoring experiences. These opportunities support career exploration for participants while helping organizations strengthen inclusive employment practices without the pressure of hiring.
Employers can participate by encouraging staff to become mentors and by engaging in MentorAbility activities that support inclusion and workforce development.
Service Providers and Community Partners
Are you an employment or community service provider looking to strengthen employer engagement while offering meaningful career exploration opportunities for your clients who are experiencing life with disabilities?
MentorAbility supports service providers by offering structured mentorship experiences that complement existing employment supports. Participation helps build employer relationships, support client confidence and skill development, and expand access to inclusive career exploration opportunities.
How MentorAbility Works Locally
MentorAbility Canada is coordinated nationally by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and is funded by the Government of Canada through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. Across the country, the program is delivered through local implementing partners known as MentorAbility Hubs.
Career Connections Inc. serves as the Manitoba provincial MentorAbility Hub, providing local coordination, guidance, and support for service providers, job seekers, and employers participating in MentorAbility in Manitoba, while connecting participants to the national MentorAbility network.
