Amy L. Widdows

Experience

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  K.A.S. HR Vision

  Aug 2001 - Jan 2009

  Coordinator: Recruitment
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  Community Living Campbellford/Brighton

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2018

  Supervisor of Employment Support and Services
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  Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)

  Sept 2018 - now

  The Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) is a province-wide initiative empowering businesses to embrace disability inclusive hiring, fostering diverse and thriving workplaces.With our research-informed training, customized solutions, and local ongoing support, Ontario businesses will gain a competitive edge in talent, workplace culture, and innovation. OCTC is not just a project; it is a collaboration. We will bring together businesses and Employment Service Providers (ESPs) to educate, create lasting connections and increase job opportunities for people who have a disability.We provide sector-specific support, training, and resources to ensure inclusive hiring strategies are successful and sustainable in your community. Show less Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability by:• Addressing issues related to removing barriers that limit employment opportunities for people who have a disability.• Creating a provincial voice that can speak to government about issues that affect service delivery and support models and the ability of employment service providers to help people who have a disability achieve their employment goals.• Developing marketing initiatives and providing education for the business and corporate sector about the merits of including people who have a disability in the workforce.• Improving the skills and competency of employment service providers through networking, information sharing, training and the promotion of best practice in the sector.• Creating strategies that provide professional recognition of organizations and those employees who provide employment supports for people who have a disability. Show less

  • Director, Corporate Engagement and Training - Ontario Corporate Training Center (OCTC)

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director, Development and Capacity Building

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2021