employment
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Employment Strategies to Think Outside the Box! with Debby Fisher, PsyD and Jewish Learning Adventure
online onlineDebby Fisher has been on the cutting-edge of community living so people with disabilities can participate in and enjoy all aspects of life–like everyone else. Join us for an important and lively conversation about the issues and the missed opportunities when people with disabilities are not part of the workforce and strategies to assist people […]
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Resources
online onlineHeld every October, NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2020 NDEAM theme is Increasing Access and Opportunity. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), but its true spirit lies in […]
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Roundtable on Employment Opportunities
online onlinePlease see link to register
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Learn the difference between supported and competitive employment for adults with DD and ID
online onlineLearn the difference between supported and competitive employment for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Learn about the Best Buddies Jobs program and how to navigate the Vocational Rehabilitation process related to employment services. Presented by: Representative from Best Buddies Jobs Program Free and open to the Community | Presented via Zoom TIME (Thursday) 7:00 […]
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Job Club with UM CARD on Zoom
online onlineJob Club Goes Zoom! Thursdays, once a month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm January 14th, February 4th, March 4th, April 8th, May 6th A support group to help people who are looking for work or are employed. We will learn about job search and networking strategies, work on resumes, practice interviewing skills, set career goals and […]
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Building A Neurodiverse Workforce Conference with the Els Center for Autism
online onlineBuilding A Neurodiverse Workforce Conference March 12 & 13, 2021 Hosted by Els for Autism Els for Autism Foundation invites you to the ‘Building a Neurodiverse Workforce’ conference—a one-and-a-half day virtual event that will provide tools and best practices for businesses or individuals interested in hiring employees with autism spectrum disorder, initiating a neurodiverse workforce program, […]
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Being Heumann: Promoting Everyone’s Abilities, George Washington University Leadership Lunch Series
online onlineJoin us for The Mayberg Center's Leadership Lunches We can't think of a more important time to talk about strong, values-based leadership. We can't think of better people to guide this conversation. Please RSVP for the Lunch(es) that you are interested in! "Being Heumann: Promoting Everyone's Abilities" April 7th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (EST) Judith […]
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From Compliance to Program Accessibility: Best Practices for American Job Centers
online onlineIn the 8 years since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was passed into law, the American economy has profoundly changed. Major structural changes among industries, companies, and contractors have accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and new economic policies from the Biden Administration. Throughout these tumultuous years, American Job Centers (AJCs) / America’s […]
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Job Club on ZOOM with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineA support group to help people who are looking for work or are employed. We will support each other as we learn the skills needed to find and keep a job! This includes social skills, job searching, networking, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more! February 17th Searching and Applying for Jobs March 17th Skills for Success […]
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Financial Security for New Workers with Disabilities: Understanding ABLE Today and Future Opportunities for Advancement with RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Wednesday, July 20 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Online Despite a booming job market, fears over inflation and rising costs are putting conversations about financial security front and center for millions of Americans. These conversations are especially important […]
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INTRODUCCIÓN AL PROGRAMA DE REHABILITACIÓN VOCACIONAL con Parent to Parent
online onlineINTRODUCCIÓN AL PROGRAMA DE REHABILITACIÓN VOCACIONAL April 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Aprenda cómo este programa federal / estatal ayuda a las personas con discapacidades a prepararse para el empleo durante y después de la escuela secundaria. Sus servicios abarcan: Proceso de Solicitud Orientación Profesional Capacitación y Educación después de la Escuela Secundaria Desarrollar un […]
