Angela's Picks
Articles:
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Counterfactual Impact Evaluations of Active Labour Market Policies by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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Imagine a Hiring Process Without Resumes, by David DeLong and Sara Marcus
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Spin Cycle Report, by Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF)
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Metrics Matter When Building a Sustainable Career Development Sector by Deirdre Pickerell and Sareena Hopkins
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Pre-employment program for people stuck in the “spin cycle” InMotion and Momentum+ by Future Skills Centre
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Working in career development without AI? That’s like giving directions with a folded map, by Sarah Delicate and Angela Hoyt
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The ‘job readiness’ fallacy: Employment services for a new era, by Sarah Delicate and Angela Hoyt
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The Power of 'If' in Employer Engagement and Job Development, by Angela Hoyt
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All the World’s a Stage – But Not Everyone’s Supposed to Be On It, by Angela Hoyt
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DTG-EMP’s library of articles by Allen Anderson, provide field-tested strategies on job development - like handling objections, building employer trust, and marketing candidates with barriers.
Websites:
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Canadian Job Development Network (CJDN) Free membership and Motivating Mondays webinars
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DiscoverAbility Network (Ontario Chamber of Commerce): Free online portal connecting employers with job seekers with disabilities. Resources, training, and inclusive hiring toolkits.
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Fair Chances Coalition: Fair Chances Hiring refers to policies, best practices, and training that any employer can use to help fairly assess candidates with a criminal record. They’re built on the fundamental idea that every qualified candidate, regardless of background, has a right to a fair assessment free from stereotypes or misconceptions.
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Hire for Talent: This Canada-wide awareness campaign aims to increase employer awareness about how people with disabilities are a talented part of the workforce, and provides resources to help employers tap into this talent pool during their search for skilled workers.
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Job Search by Heart by Jim Woodbridge offers AI tools, workshops, and coaching to help job seekers align their careers with their strengths and values. It includes resume and interview prep, real-time job market insights, and a masterclass that combines self-discovery with practical job search strategies.
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The RealXchange: A Hub for Resources, Knowledge Exchange, Collaboration and Learning in the Developmental Services
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Thriving Workplaces seeks to drive innovation in publicly funded employment services to better align the expectations of work seekers, workers, and small businesses, contributing to robust workplace bargains, stronger retention, and thriving workplaces for all.
Books:
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Smoke and Mirrors, the Illusion of the Employment Service Sector, by Sarah Delicate and Angela Hoyt
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Optimize Employment Services: A Systems Approach to Integrate Employer Engagement and Job Development to Enhance Employment Outcomes by Angela Hoyt and Allen Anderson
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Optimize Employer Engagement Learning Journal, by Angela Hoyt
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NoOne is Unemployable by Debra Angel and Elizabeth Harney
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Beyond Traditional Job Development: The Art of Creating Opportunity, by Denise Bissonnette
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30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee: A Guide to Success in the Workplace, by Denise Bissonnette
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Overcoming Barriers to Employment: 127 Great Tips for Putting Red Flags Behind You, by Cary Griffin, David Hammis and Tammara Geary
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Overcoming Barriers to Employment: 127 Great Tips for Putting Red Flags Behind You, by Ron and Caryl Krannich
Thought Leaders:
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Sarah Delicate is an expert in outcome-based employment services, she delivers many eLearning and live courses.
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Denise Bissonnette is an expert in employment outcomes for job seekers facing barriers with a focus on job development.
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Allen Anderson is an expert in employment outcomes for job seekers facing barriers with a focus on job development. Allen's concepts are the foundation of Evolution Group's training.