The Missing Piece October 26, 2023 After years providing quality solutions and supports for businesses in the Mississauga and surrounding area, Superior Packaging closed its doors. Tameka had the pleasure of working as a partner at Superior Packaging … Read more
Right Job + Right Supports = Success September 11, 2023 Andie connected with Career Connection as a youth who had recently graduated from high school; someone who is active, excels at basketball and track and field and enjoys time with family. He … Read more
Dream Big, Set Goals, Take Action September 18, 2022 Paul Brum, an ambitious, driven and independent person successfully secured employment with DSV Solutions (Sephora) in August 2021. Paul began his time with DSV Solutions, as a warehouse box maker, and quickly … Read more
The Essence of Motivation, Reliability and Dependability July 25, 2022 Career Connection works with employers to foster an inclusive workforce by hiring people who have an intellectual disability. We work with over 100 employers in Mississauga and the surrounding area who recognize … Read more
Perseverance and Determination for the Win! June 7, 2022 Career Connection first developed a connection with the Roots Corporation at their Distribution Centre in 2019 through a network contact with a local employment service provider. It was through this association that … Read more
Program Spotlight: HIRE March 9, 2022 In 2015, the HIRE Program was piloted with the intention of increasing youth engagement with employment. The HIRE Program prepares youth at an early age for employment and provides opportunities to develop … Read more
Connect, Network, Match, Succeed January 27, 2022 Career Connection (Community Living Mississauga)’s Job Path works with people who have an intellectual disability to support their entry into the workforce. In 2021, Rafael, a recent high school graduate preparing to … Read more
Building a Career November 29, 2021 Career Connection supports people who have an intellectual disability with their employment goals. Over 13 years ago, Andrew was connected to begin his employment journey. Andrew’s first job was as a Front … Read more
Richards Packaging: Pivoting for Ongoing Success October 28, 2021 Career Connection works with employers to foster an inclusive workforce by hiring people who have an intellectual disability. We work with over 100 employers in Mississauga and the surrounding area who recognize … Read more
Making it Work August 25, 2021 The 2020/2021 school year was unlike any other. Similarly to students and teachers across the province, Career Connection’s HIRE Program was forced to pivot, adapting to virtual learning and no in-person co-operative … Read more
Dogtopia of Applewood June 8, 2021 Career Connection is committed to working with employers to foster an inclusive workforce with a focus on people who have an intellectual disability. We recognize the value in a diverse and inclusive … Read more
Loblaws Port Credit – Business Champion April 23, 2021 For over 10 years, Loblaws Port Credit has been a business champion-onboarding people who have an intellectual disability and working alongside Career Connection to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. Loblaws’ commitment … Read more