Sinead McCarthy is Vice President of Development, Programs and HR at Youth Employment Services (YES), a national agency that offers employment counselling, training and placement programs for disadvantaged and vulnerable youth in Canada. She joined YES in 1999, where she was previously Vice-President, Administration and Special Projects. McCarthy co-leads IDEA’s Hub 3, Transitions to Work and Career Development.

Sinead has a BSocSc from University College Cork, a Certificate in Labour Relations from Sheridan College and a Certificate in Financial Management for Non-profits from the Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is currently working toward a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.

“With looming labour market shortages and an aging workforce, it’s important that we are focused on ensuring inclusive employment for persons with disabilities. It's important to create workplaces where everyone is treated with respect and valued for their contributions. A world of work that does not successfully employ the full range of these workers’ skills and abilities misses perspectives, insights and innovations—and disregards the market value of their work.”