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Tracy Williams (right) and Brianne Roblin work with Career Connections to link those with disabilities with employment.(File)

Verhaeghe shines at Industrial Switching

Terminal & Transload Services
Denray Tire Logistics

Material Handling

They work with everyone involved, in- Awareness Month, for which Williams put Railcar Repair
cluding their clients’ co-workers, to make Michniewicz’s story forward as one of many
sure everyone’s on the same page. local examples of their clients excelling in Railcar Storage
Having been in many cases denied the their paid employment.
opportunity to work in the past, once those Williams encourages anyone interested in Shortline Operations
with disabilities finally receive employment, learning more about their services to con-
they tend to stay, Williams said. tact Career Connections at 204-728-9594 Engineering and Track Services
“They really want to work,” she said. or to visit their website, cciwestman.ca.
“Once you get them the job, they’re really They’re also hosting a Brandon Chamber
happy.” of Commerce Business After Five come
Michniewicz certainly fits this descrip- and go meeting on Oct. 19, from 5 p.m. to
tion, crediting his employer with providing 7 p.m. at their 710 Third St. location, dur-
him with a "huge opportunity." ing which anyone interested in stopping by COMPLETE RAIL SOLUTIONS
He’s a general labourer at the tire shop, will be encouraged to do so.
performing duties such as sweeping floors The organization offers a wide swath of OPTIMIZE THE BULK MATERIAL SUPPLY CHAIN AT MORE THAN 25 LOCATIONS
and organizing tires. financial and instructional supports, ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Organization is where he thrives, Ver- Williams said.
haeghe said, crediting Michniewicz with “We provide as much support as needed,” CONNECT CLASS 1 RAILWAYS AND INDUSTRY
organizing clients’ stored tires using a better Williams added.
system than they were using before. It’s a win-win all the way around, she
Prior to Michniewicz joining the com- said. OUR CUSTOMERS TRUST US WITH MORE THAN $22 BILLION OF PRODUCT IN
pany two years ago, clients’ tires were occa- Employers get a decent employee, and MORE THAN 450,000 RAILCARS ANNUALLY
sionally difficult to find, as all four were not the employee gets more than just a job, they
always stacked together. get independence, Williams said. "Their
Now, using Michniewicz’s new system, own money and a sense of confidence and info@candorail.com Toll-Free 1.866.989.5310
they’re much easier to track down, resulting self-esteem."
in fewer headaches and less employee frus-
tration while trying to locate them. » tclarke@brandonsun.com CANDORAIL.COM
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