The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is ecstatic to announce the donation of 5 desktop computers to EmployAbilities. The devices will be used to help the youth of EmployAbilities with online learning.
Despite advances to promote diversity in the workplace, many people face barriers to employment. With support and guidance, EmployAbilities believes they can help their clients overcome these barriers by providing opportunities for individuals to develop work-related skills. This gives every client they serve the best shot to thrive self-sufficiently in employment.
EmployAbilities is a charitable, non-profit organization in Edmonton that provides skill development, training, and employment services to Albertans with medical conditions, mental health challenges, permanent injuries, disabilities, and employment barriers.
EmployAbilities offer the following services:
- One-on-one career and employment planning
- Access to computers and assistive technology
- Assistance in identifying training needs and job targets
- Employment readiness and other related workshops
- Access to job leads
- Resume writing and review
- Information on government and community services
- Staff available to assist with your job search, placement, and retention services
- Assistance filling out forms, including AISH, CPPD, WCB, PDD, and Income Support
All of their services are provided at no cost. EmployAbilities thinks helping clients reach their greatest potential in the workplace shouldn’t come at a price.
EmployAbilities have over 44 years of experience in helping Albertans develop their job skills and find employment. That’s many years of changing lives!
For more information about EmployAbilities please visit their website here.
The Electronic Recycling Association donates refurbished technology and IT devices to a number of different organizations across Canada, varying from non-profits, charities, schools, and care centers. The ERA is proud to support the communities we operate in and work towards creating a future where technology isn’t a barrier to any individual. The ERA believes that providing laptops to the less fortunate enables unimaginable outcomes and advances in the digital era. In a world where technology links people together, our donated laptops and computers also aid in keeping recipients connected with loved ones.
If you want to repurpose and see your unwanted electronics make a huge impact in someone else’s life click here to book a pickup.
