Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities Student

Overview	EOSD Events	Mentorship Program	Student Resources

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Registration required: Managers/supervisors, register your students for the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) by completing the registration form. New! Students can register themselves for the EOSD. Please note that EOSD events are only open to students with disabilities.

May 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
May 31, 2023	1:00 - 4:15 p.m. (EST)	Start Your Term with GC Students	Throughout the summer the importance of networking and mentorship in building your career has been a reoccurring topic. Now is your opportunity to put those into action! The event will use breakout rooms to allow students to connect with mentors in smaller group sessions. Mentors’ information will be available beforehand to ensure students can connect with the most suitable matches. Students will have the opportunity to meet, ask questions, and build connections with potential mentors as well as grow their network.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to register

June 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
June 13, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	EOSD Summer Welcome Event	The first summer event where EOSD participants will meet the Deputy Minister Champion for Persons with Disabilities, meet with the Diversity & Inclusion Centre of Expertise team. hear from a public servant with lived experience about what the GoC can offer, learn about the different program components and how to make the most of them and network with peers	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to come
June 27, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Presentation on AAACT Lending Library & GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport	This activity will be an opportunity to learn about two accommodation supports services available to students with disabilities who work for the GoC.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to come

July 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
July 11, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Mentorship Session: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Conversation on Accommodations	This event will include three EOSD mentors answering questions in a panel discussion format. Discussions will focus on understanding the Duty to Accommodate and the workplace accommodation process, most common types of accommodations and how they can help and tips and tricks for requesting accommodations and speaking to your manager.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to come
July 25, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Mentorship Session: One-on-One Speed Matching	This event will use breakout rooms to match students with mentors, who are current public servants with lived experience having a disability, in smaller group sessions. Students will have the time to ask questions and build personal connections.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to come

August 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
August 15, 2023	1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST)	EOSD Summer Closing Event	The last summer event specifically for EOSD participants where they will learn how to apply for government jobs and the different career paths available, become familiar with the Virtual Door to Talent with Disabilities’ Graduate Inventory and how to be included, and learn about continued mentorship opportunities.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Link to come

Contact Us

For additional information on EOSD, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise.