Brandon, MB, February 26, 2026 – Career Connections Inc. (CCI) is pleased to announce our appointment as the new MentorAbility Hub for Manitoba, contributing to the province’s commitment to inclusive employment and meaningful workforce participation for people experiencing disability.
MentorAbility is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) that promotes short-term (one hour to one day), meaningful mentoring experiences, and connects people experiencing disability with employers. The initiative is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.
As the MentorAbility Manitoba Hub, Career Connections Inc. will serve as the central coordinating organization in our province, supporting employers, job seekers, community partners, and service providers to create inclusive mentorship and employment pathways across the province.
In its role as a MentorAbility Hub, CCI will:
Coordinate MentorAbility activities throughout Manitoba.
Support employers in creating inclusive mentoring and work-experience opportunities.
Create partnerships and support community organizations and service providers who are being engaged in the initiative.
Facilitate connections between job seekers experiencing disability and Manitoba workplaces.
Promote best practices in disability inclusion and employment equity.
“CCI is honoured to become the next MentorAbility Hub for Manitoba. This partnership reflects our commitment to expanding inclusive employment opportunities and strengthening connections between service providers, employers, and job seekers with diverse abilities,” said Rushana Davy, Executive Director at CCI. “We look forward to working closely with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) through the MentorAbility initiative to empower more Manitobans to build meaningful careers and support employers in creating truly inclusive workplaces.”
Career Connections Inc. brings extensive experience in workforce development, employer engagement, and inclusive employment practices. This new role builds on the organization’s ongoing commitment to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment while supporting employers in building diverse and inclusive teams.
“CASE is thrilled to welcome Career Connections as the new MentorAbility Hub organization for Manitoba,” said Joanna Goode, Executive Director at CASE. “Career Connections brings a strong commitment to inclusive, sustainable employment and a history of community engagement with employers and other organizations. We look forward to collaborating with their team to promote MentorAbility throughout Manitoba.”
Employers of all sizes, job seekers experiencing disability, and community organizations interested in participating in MentorAbility in Manitoba are encouraged to connect with Career Connections Inc. for more information.
About Career Connections Inc.
Career Connections Inc. is a Manitoba-Brandon based organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with disabilities to find meaningful employment. The organization works collaboratively with businesses and other community partners to promote inclusive, sustainable employment opportunities.
Media Contact:
Rushana Davy
Executive Director
Career Connections Inc.
204-728-9594
executivedirector@cciwestman.ca
