You can help change these facts:
Only 28.8% of people with disabilities participate in the labour force.
People with disabilities are far more likely to be unemployed due to lack of support, appropriate training, job availability and accessibility of the workplace than because of their capacity to work.
The Manitoba unemployment rate for those reporting a disability (14.3%) is twice the rate in general labour force (7.5%).
mbln members will:
• Advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities and build a stronger workforce.
• Improve customer service to people with disabilities.
• Increase the Human Resource pool of potential employees.
• Learn innovative ideas pertaining to hiring and retaining employees with disabilities.
• Access information and resources to hire and retain employees with disabilities.
• Increase knowledge of best employment practices for people with disabilities.
• Receive recognition as employers who support hiring people with disabilities.
• Serve as business leaders and role models by assisting people with disabilities in the workplace and advancing
their employment possibilities.
• Help dispel negative stereotypes and myths around hiring people with disabilities.
• Qualify for discounted fees at MBLN events. Workshops and Employment Fair booth fees will be discounted 50%.
mbln offers:
networking: Share experiences with other business leaders about the economic benefits of employing people with disabilities. Connect with qualified individuals seeking jobs. The MBLN Employment Fair matches businesses that have job openings with qualified persons with disabilities. Employers meet persons with disabilities to offer information about employment opportunities.
education: Assist high school students with disabilities to secure their first paid employment through the MBLN First Jobs Program. (see details below) Meet employers, government and service agencies designed to advance the involvement of persons with disabilities in the paid workforce.
awareness: A Multi-Sector Forum, coordinated by MBLN and representatives from government, disability agencies and people with disabilities, was one of the first all-inclusive forums held in Manitoba. Funded by the provincial and federal governments, the event brought together members of the business community, disability agencies and people with disabilities to discuss the hiring and retention of persons with disabilities. There are plans for further initiatives, and a second forum, based on the discussions. Funded by the provincial and federal governments, the event brought together members of the business community, disability agencies and people with disabilities to discuss the hiring and retention of persons with disabilities. There are plans for further initiatives, and a second forum, based on the discussions.Workshops identify the challenges that the business community faces when hiring persons with disabilities, and share solutions and success stories that will benefit Manitoba businesses as a whole.
recognition: Recognition Awards, hosted by the MBLN for the first time in 2004, create awareness by acknowledging Manitoba employers who excel in employing and retaining people with disabilities. That includes companies that have the best hiring practices, have developed innovative solutions or “gone the extra mile” in improving employment opportunities. Awards are given to small /medium and large businesses.The President’s Award recognizes an employer who has shown innovation in breaking down the barriers to employment for people with disabilities.