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Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium and Neurodiversity in Advanced Manufacturing and Trades
A few years ago I was pivoting in my businesses. I had been running MCV Communications for a few years and founded Spero Careers Canada during that time as well as At My Office Canada. No rest for the wicked 😉 A few life changing things happened and I decided to...
Announcement: Spero Careers Canada Launches NANAWorks with Sinneave Family Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 22, 2023 Burlington, ON: Spero Careers Canada announces release of neurodivergent focused employment support online platform with across Canada program EmploymentWorks. Spero Careers Canada is excited to announce that their...
Press Release: NANAWorks officially launches with EmploymentWorks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 22, 2023 Burlington, ON: Spero Careers Canada announces release of neurodivergent focused employment support online platform with across Canada program EmploymentWorks. Spero Careers Canada is excited to announce that their...
Did I Mention We’ve Got a Podcast? Or 8?
Back in 2016, I accidentally purchased a microphone. I had no idea what to do with it and podcasting was relatively new. Interviewing I understood. Podcasting? That was a little out there. So instead I started with using the camcorder I’d also purchased to interview...
Did we mention we have a podcast? Or 8?
Back in 2016, I accidentally purchased a microphone. I had no idea what to do with it and podcasting was relatively new. Interviewing I understood. Podcasting? That was a little out there. So instead I started with using the...
Recognizing our Bullying Behaviour
Being bullied online doesn't feel good, so it's important to check in with ourselves and recognize if we are being part of the problem. Here are a few easy ways to ways to make sure that we aren't behaving like bullies online Don't jump on the hate train I've seen it...
Recognizing Bullying Online
Bullying never feels good, especially the confusion that comes with not realizing you're being bullied by people who say they're your friends. So here are some tips for figuring out what online bullying looks like. One of the most common things a bully is trying to...
Being Safe on Social Media
Social media is a great tool that helps us see what our friends are up to and keep up to date on things we like, however social media can be a dangerous thing if we are not careful. I spend a lot of time on and studying social media and have compiled some tips to keep...
Bots and Scammers
The thief scammer is holding a mobile phone and credit card. The concept of Bank card fraud through a virus in the smartphone. a thug in a black Balaclava and a black hood. Often we think of the demographic that gets hit with bots and scams online as seniors, but it...
Goal Setting
If you’re like me you often roll your eyes when someone tells you to set goals. So I set a goal to get a job. How does that help me get a job? It’s often easier to have a few small goals that help add up to “the big goal”.
#182: Learn About the National Autism Strategy with Dr. Jonathan Lai
Across the Desk is thrilled to partner with CASDA (Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance) on a podcast series which focuses on the National Autism Strategy and the benefits to millions of autistic Canadians. Today we welcome Dr. Jonathan Lai, the Director of...
#175: The Future Looks Good – Change 3: Tools
What are you hoping to achieve and what might you need to change to make that happen? It doesn't mean YOU have to change though that might be a possibility. It could be new skills assessments. It could be changing your routine and keeping track of it. It could be...