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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EY Canada is expanding its Neurodiversity Center of Excellence (NCoE) network and opening its sixth center in Calgary, Alberta. The NCoE model, which began in Philadelphia in 2016, has expanded globally, including a rapidly growing Canadian team spanning Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and now Calgary.
The strengths-based talent model unlocks the potential of neurodiverse talent pools to integrate advanced business and technology skills with skills such as data analytics, blockchain, robotics, AI and cybersecurity to help clients solve some of their most complex business challenges.
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The expansion will enable EY Canada to offer an end-to-end neurodiversity inclusion model to help clients build their workforce and meet business needs. The NCoE model has evolved since its inception to provide a unique end-to-end neurodiversity inclusion consulting service that offers advanced technology capabilities to help organizations better recruit, onboard and develop a neurodiverse workforce .
“We know other organizations have similar aspirations to expand inclusion efforts and leverage a neurodiverse team to address high-demand areas like intelligent automation and analytics to drive innovation and productivity. Through the NCoE, we are creating supportive work environments that encourage innovation, bring a new dimension to creativity, and promote more diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace – both within the company and among our customers.”
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- Anthony Rjeily, Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation at EY Canada
“We are pleased to welcome EY’s recent investment in Calgary with the expansion of its Neurodiversity Center of Excellence. This is not only a vote of confidence for this city and our state, it is a vote of confidence for every individual who is looking for work. The services provided by this center will help bring employers and employees together and strengthen our economy.”
- The Honorable Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta
“Invest Alberta worked with EY Canada to open its first Canada-based Finance Center of Excellence in January 2022 and we are excited to add the Neurodiversity Center of Excellence. This expansion demonstrates a commitment to the workforce of the future and to creating more opportunities for Alberta residents and for businesses investing in Alberta. This center of excellence will empower Alberta’s diverse workforce to innovate to address the world’s toughest challenges.”
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- Rick Christiaanse, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Alberta
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Learn more about Canada’s Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence and how best practices leveraging all thinker types ultimately help everyone in the workplace and create a workforce for the future.
Centers of Excellence in Neurodiversity, EY Canada | EY Canada
About Invest Alberta
Invest Alberta is dedicated to the appeal of investment with a mission to reach the world and provide high-end, bespoke support to companies, investors and large new projects. With team members in key markets around the world, Invest Alberta works to break down barriers so investors and businesses can start, expand and thrive without borders.
Learn more at www.investalberta.ca