This week's EEG will take place on Friday, July 2 (rather than Thursday), due to the Canada Holiday on July 1. Epilepsy Employment Group (EEG) is a Job Search Support Group for people living with epilepsy. This group is meeting online via Zoom regularly every Thursday afternoon. Meetings will alternate between a featured topic and […]
Executive Functions are a skill set located in the brain's prefrontal cortex that are responsible for numerous self-regulating competencies. These include working memory, planning and organization and sustaining attention. Many people with epilepsy struggle in the workplace with these and other elements. Join us for this workshop which will explore executive funtions and help you […]
Our Employment Services Department is thrilled to welcome back self-care guru and principal of Nila's Mystic School, Nila Anandane. With information on the pandemic changing hourly and job losses mounting, we understand that now can be a pretty challenging time to obtain work. That's why we decided to call upon Nila's services once more so […]
Are you a hands-on, visual or auditory learner? This workshop will explore different learning styles, multiple intelligences and will help you identify how you learn. Not without some controversy, this topic has been challenged in recent years, which somehow just adds to its appeal (and yes...we'll talk about that too)!This workshop is presented by our Epilepsy […]
This UP Skills for Work Workshop, presented by ABC Life Literacy focuses on Stress Management. Stress is a normal part of life. But that doesn't mean it's easy to deal with! When too much stress builds up over time, it can affect our work, our personal lives, and even our health. Learning to deal with […]
Art can have many therapeutic benefits. Regardless of talent, it can be calming, meditative, social and fun. In all its forms, art can help encourage the development of healthy coping strategies for people with epilepsy. You don’t need to be Picasso to enjoy this workshop! You do however need an open mind, a sense of […]
Our Employment Services Department's "Ask Me Anything..." webinar series is an opportunity for employers to talk about their recruitment process, company, or a topic related to job search they are are experts on; and a chance for our clients to ask them questions in an easy, open, comfortable environment. During the last decade mentoring has […]
The Job Search Workshop - Interview Practice will be presented by Carter Hammett, Epilepsy Toronto's Employment Services Department Manager.Interviews can be nerve-wracking for everyone and especially for people living with epilepsy. But they do get better with practice. Join other job seekers to put into practice some of the skills that will help you ace […]
Epilepsy Toronto's Employment Services Department wants to help you with your personal resume! Now that you have a general understanding of how a resume works, it's time to put it all together. Schedule a one-on-one session to review your resume with an employment specialist. You will be provided with professional advice to help you create […]
Many people with epilepsy live with memory issues. This workshop provides an overview of some of the most common types of memory issues and how they might affect you in the workplace. Then dives into some accommodations that can help overcome the challenges memory issues present. To receive a zoom link to join this online […]
