A purple image, on the left is the text "October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Inclusion Alberta". On the right is an image of two employees work at packing a box on a table. They are in a warehouse. The employee on the left is wearing jeans and a red shirt and a black face mask and has short black hair. the employee on the right is wearing a blue shirt and a black mask, and has short brown hair. Under the image there is text that reads "EMCO"

#DEAM: EMCO

October 11, 2022

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we are highlighting how Rotarians and local businesses are creating meaningful jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities through Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership.

Albertans with developmental disabilities experience an unemployment rate of more than 70%. The Rotary Employment Partnership is creating life-changing job opportunities while providing an untapped labour market to Alberta’s business community. The partnership has created over 725 jobs to date in areas such as food service to administration to labour, and everything in between. Learn more about becoming an inclusive employer.

EMCO

Two employees work at packing a box on a table. They are in a warehouse. The employee on the left is wearing jeans and a red shirt and a black face mask and has short black hair. the employee on the right is wearing a blue shirt and a black mask, and has short brown hair. This September, Shane celebrated his 1-year anniversary with EMCO Corporation. In search of a reliable employee and committed to inclusion, EMCO reached out to Inclusion Alberta’s Rotary Employment Partnership in 2021. Shortly after, Shane M. was hired as a Material Handler at their Edmonton West warehouse. 

Shane’s tasks include picking material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentation, and packing orders for pick-up. He also assists with organizing products and ensuring accurate inventory. Shane is excited to build his career with EMCO and is proud to earn a steady income, and EMCO is thrilled to have him on board!