The Future of Work for People with Disabilities

There are positions available in branches. HR and marketing positions become available less frequently.

“We get together and the hiring manager will be at the table and we talk with the person about what qualifications they have and what they are interested in,” says Leslie. “Then there is a great opportunity for the manager to ask questions. The candidate can ask questions, and then the hiring managers will select the resumes they feel are the best fit.

Scotiabank hosted a networking session at York University on March 26 for persons with disabilities. Students were able to connect with hiring managers from the

Retail Banking sector with regards to the Personal Banking Officer Trainee position and Customer Representative 4-Month Internship position.

Conclusion

The survival skills that individuals with disabilities learn are often transferable to businesses. It’s this ingenuity and not necessarily taking the straight path that teaches them to succeed.

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Ryan Moore is an Algonquin College graduate, now studying at York University.