Thursday, October 8 • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Overview

Build confidence, practice job search skills, and prepare to connect with employers at the afternoon job fair.

DEAM Opportunity in Action

Presented by Gateway Association, Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Alberta Employment First Network

Get Ready to Connect with 40 Employers!

Prepare. Practice. Connect!

Getting ready for a job fair is about more than bringing a resume.

DEAM Opportunity in Action is an interactive employment preparation event designed to help job seekers strengthen their approach, practice real world employment conversations, learn directly from industry, and prepare to make meaningful connections with employers at the afternoon job fair.

Throughout the morning, participants can move between Industry Information Sessions, interactive activities, and employment preparation stations, choosing the topics and support most relevant to their own job search.

Whether you want to strengthen your introduction, prepare for interview questions, better communicate your skills, explore workplace accommodations, or learn how to follow up with an employer, the morning is designed to give you practical tools you can use immediately

Come ready to learn, practice, connect, and put your preparation into action!

Enjoy Refreshments: 9:30AM

Before jumping into the main event, come early and grab refreshments, brought to you by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, to fuel you for the morning!

Main Event: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Industry Information Sessions

Hear directly about different industries, types of roles, employer expectations, and pathways into employment.

Session 1: 10:15 AM
Session 2: 11:15 AM

Each session will include approximately 30 minutes of information followed by time for questions and discussion.

Not attending an Industry Information Session? You can continue exploring the interactive employment preparation activities.

Interactive Employment Preparation Activities: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drop in and participate in the activities that interest you most:

Information, Questions & Registration

Get oriented, ask questions, and learn more about the activities available throughout the event.

Disclosure & Accommodations

Explore disability disclosure and workplace accommodations through interactive activities and realistic workplace scenarios. Learn about when and how you may choose to disclose and how to communicate your accommodation needs.

My Pitch: Approaching an Employer

Identify what you want an employer to know about you and develop a short, natural introduction you can use when approaching employers at the job fair.

Interview Prep & Tricky Questions

Practice responding to common and challenging interview questions through an interactive activity. Explore different ways to approach interview questions and what employers may be looking for in a response.

Highlight Your Skills

Identify your strengths, transferable skills, and experiences that you can highlight when speaking with employers — including skills you may not have previously considered employment-related.

After the Job Fair: Employer Follow-Up

Learn what to do after meeting an employer, including how to identify employers worth following up with, personalize a follow-up email, use information from a business card, and determine your next steps.

Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to connect professionally with employers and people you meet at the job fair. Explore how LinkedIn can become part of your ongoing job search.

Employment Jeopardy

Test your employment knowledge with a fun, drop-in game covering topics such as interviews, workplace expectations, job searching, communication, and employer engagement.

Afternoon Job Fair Support: 1:00–2:30 PM

Need a little extra support putting your morning preparation into practice?

Support will remain available from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM during the job fair. You can use this time to:

Practice your introduction before approaching an employer
Identify questions you may want to ask employers
Prepare for conversations about disclosure or accommodations
Get support navigating employer interactions
Debrief after speaking with an employer and plan your next step

This isn’t just a job fair—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful connections and leave better prepared to turn those connections into opportunities, both today and beyond!

ASL interpretation available, please connect with us if you require.

For questions and accommodations, connect with us at info@gatewayassociation.caRead less

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Highlights

5 hours
In person

Location

NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre

10210 Princess Elizabeth Avenue Northwest

Edmonton, AB T5G 2J3

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OCT 8th – DEAM: Opportunity in Action

ByGateway Association