We’ll Help You Draft Your Next Great Hire

Make Your Next Hiring Move a Power Play

Score your chance to draft pre-screened, pre-trained work placement candidates—for free.

We’re opening our scouting zone for employers to host presentations and 1-on-1 mini-interviews with our Strive 4 Work All-Stars. Choose your date, meet our prospects, and build your championship roster. The clock’s ticking—secure your draft picks now!

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Meet the Strive 4 Work Starting Lineup

M.F. (he/him)

Scouting Report:

Strong public speaking and communication skills
Team player
Professional
Organized

Certifications:

Public Relations diploma, Paralegal diploma, General Arts and Science diploma

Achievements:

Strive 4 Work, AGLC, First Aid, WHMIS, OH&S, Food Safety

Experience:

Project Assistant (Ontario Government), Youth Leaving Care Working Group (Ministry of Children and Youth Services), Focus on Youth (Camp Counsellor), Legal Research Assistant

Draft Focus:

Store greeter, movie theatre greeter/ticket taker

Availability:

Full-time / part-time

Liam G. (he/him)

Scouting Report:

Team player
Upbeat
Attentive
Strong communication skills

Certifications:

High school diploma

Achievements:

Basic food service, Strive 4 Work, AGLC ProServe and SellSafe, First Aid

Draft Focus:

Back of store associate, cannabis/liquor sales, warehouse

Availability:

Full-time / part-time

Mae P. (she/her)

Achievements:

Graduated high school with honours

Experience:

5+ years with quilting guilds

Key Stats:

Strong writing skills
Exemplary high school attendance record

Draft Focus:

Entry-level customer service, retail, writing, restaurant work

Availability:

Part-time

Kelly P. (he/him)

Scouting Report:

Flexible
Reliable
Punctual
Team player
Self-motivated

Key Stats:

Was self-employed for 10 years

Experience:

Customer service (14+ years), including 10 years in pet care

Draft Focus:

Pet care, retail, customer service

Availability:

Full-time

Roland D. (he/him)

Scouting Report

Veteran customer service pro
Dependable
Empathetic
Punctual

Certifications:

General Educational Development diploma

Achievements:

Security assistance during the 2022 visit of Pope Francis

Experience:

Security (10+ years), Movie Night Coordinator at Mustard Seed Street Ministry

Draft Focus:

Security, customer service, warehouse, retail

Availability:

Full-time / part-time

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The Game Plan

Our 2026 Strive 4 Work All-Star Draft gives employers the opportunity to connect with skilled, trained prospects who are ready to hit the ice—all on a schedule that works for you. Connect with us for:

Employer Spotlights:

Choose if you’d like to secure a prime 15–20-minute slot to showcase your culture and open roles (spots are limited).

Employer Q&A:

Field questions from the recruits.

The Draft:

Scout the field and conduct pre-screen interviews.

Claim Your Draft Spot

The 2026 Strive 4 Work All-Star Draft is your chance to:

Build Your Roster

Fill your staffing gaps by scouting a largely untapped workforce—prospects who are trained, motivated, and game-ready.

Build a Championship Brand

Position your business as an inclusive leader. Just like fans support winning teams, customers are more likely to support businesses that demonstrate diversity and inclusion.

Expand Your Fan Base

At least 1 in 7 working-age Albertans lives with a disability, mental health barrier, or medical condition. By drafting a more diverse roster, you can gain access to a powerful and underserved market. People with disabilities—and their families—represent billions in purchasing power.

Improve Retention

Build a stable roster. Studies show that employees with disabilities have an 80% lower turnover rate compared to employees who don’t have a disability.

Strengthen Your Team

Score talent tailor-fit to your business with built-in onboarding support—helping to reduce hiring and training costs and support employment retention.

Get Additional Support

Our team has decades of experience connecting skilled job seekers with businesses just like yours. We provide tools, resources, and hands-on support to help you successfully onboard employees with disabilities—so your team is set up to win.

“Larry has become such a valued member of our team. We look forward to seeing him every day and he has done such an amazing job over the past year! The Strive 4 Work program is fantastic and I love what you guys do! I would highly recommend the program.”

- Morgan McLean, General Manager, Lo Food Enterprises INC. | McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd.

“At Star Building Components, we want to provide valuable skills training and work experience. Working with Strive 4 Work we have been successful in job placement, and the employee is provided with assistance in a supportive and inclusive environment. S4W helped us achieve one of our business goals.”

- Kim Engel, Star Building Components

“If you are thinking about employing someone with a disability/barrier to employment, then I would highly recommend getting in contact with EmployAbilities. You will not be disappointed! They will connect you with people that truly want to work and are appreciative of the opportunity you can offer them.”

- Gaynor Connor, Rooms + Spaces home + decor

Strive 4 Work made it easy to connect with the right employee for our café & bakery—someone with the skills and drive who just needed the opportunity. The wage subsidy was a bonus, but the real value was seeing the impact of meaningful employment. Having Jessie’s ongoing support and guidance throughout the process made a huge difference. Every employer should be part of this!

-Mikayla VandenBrink, Fawkes Coffee