Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM NDT
Location: Online via Zoom
You’re invited to a professional development session on MentorAbility, a national initiative designed to connect individuals experiencing disability with short-term mentorship opportunities.
This webinar will provide valuable insights into:
- Current labour market realities and employment barriers for persons experiencing disability
- The MentorAbility initiative and its role in fostering inclusive career development
- Best practices for creating accessible and impactful mentorship experiences
- Opportunities for collaboration between MANL and MentorAbility
Join us as we explore how mentorship can drive inclusion and strengthen workforce diversity.
About the Presenter
Courtney Abbott is the Regional Coordinator for MentorAbility Newfoundland and Labrador, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive mentorship opportunities that bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. Courtney works closely with businesses to share how to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that benefit all workers. Her work is driven by a commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or ability, have access to valuable employment opportunities.
Courtney has previous experience working as a job coach and as community connector, where she was responsible for implementing Avalon Employment’s brand-new program for neurodiverse clients. She is passionate about making meaningful connections that benefit both job seekers and the business community. Courtney has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and recently graduated with her diploma in Human Resource Management. She is also a big believer in giving back to the community and has been a volunteer with her local hospital since 2013 and Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2018. In her spare time, she can be found exploring Newfoundland with her camera in hand or playing with her cats.
To register, please fill out this form by 12:00 PM NDT on Monday, October 27.