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Diversity News
RI's Only Disability
Workforce Development Conference
Partnerships to Employment Conference
SAVE THE DATE! April
24, 2007
www.P2Econference.com
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Sponsor and Exhibit
opportunities still available
Mailing to over 4000
Employer/HR Track
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Over 350 people will attend
Over 30 exhibits
Registration begins March 2007
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Do You Need to Tap New Talent?
Is it a challenge to fill your hiring needs?
Employers that discover the benefits
of hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities in the workforce
position themselves with a more stable and committed workforce. If
you have questions on how to tap the talent of people with disabilities
or need resources to help retain current employees, then mark your calendar
for the Partnerships to Employment Conference on April 24, 2007 at
the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI.
HR professionals and others from around the state interested in disability
workforce development will come together for a dynamic and multifaceted
conference. Attendees will obtain the resources and tools needed
to recruit and retain talented employees and connect to local resources
to support their success. The Partnerships to Employment conference includes
an Employer/HR Track with 4 informative breakout sessions, a diverse
exhibit area and an inspiring keynote from Denise Bissonnette, nationally
recognized for her ability to motivate and inspire others to work with more
purpose and passion.
Sponsor and Exhibit opportunities still available and
Registration information will be available in March.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of RI’s Only Disability
Workforce Development Conference. Demonstrate your support of Employment
of People with Disabilities!
For information
about the Partnerships to Employment Conference visit www.P2Econference.com
or contact Vicki Ferrara 456-8092 or vferrara@ric.edu
Hiring and Retaining Quailty
Employees
Strengthen Your Workforce Through Disability Awareness
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Employer Breakfast Seminar
When: March 15, 2007
9:00-10:30 am
8:30 - Registration & Breakfast
Where:
Radisson Airport Hotel
2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI
RSVP: by March 1, 2007
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Presenters:
Steve Tamburro, Raytheon
Judi Drew, VocWorks
Monica Dzialo, ORS-DHS
FREE Admission & Resource Tool Kit
RSVP by 3/1/07 - click for brochure
with
registration form
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Training Objectives:
- Learn top 10 reasons for hiring people with
disabilities
- Increase knowledge about definitions of
disability and types of disabilities
- Clarify myths and facts regarding workers with
disabilities
- Increase awareness and knowledge of
communication and integration
strategies to retain
employees with disabilities
- Learn about RI and national resources
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Sponsored by: |
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"Championing Employment & Retention of People with Disabilities"
www.RIBLN.org
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Event Questions and Requests for a
Reasonable Accommodation or materials in
an alternative format, please
contact Vicki Ferrara, (401) 456-8092 or vferrara@ric.edu
New Freedom Initiative Awards: Sharing
the Vision
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative
Award, which annually recognizes non-profits, small businesses, corporations and
individuals from a cross-section of industries that have demonstrated exemplary
and innovative efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities.
The event also provides an opportunity for the honorees to share best practices
and experiences that will inspire their colleagues and peers to actively recruit
and hire the more than 49.7 million Americans with disabilities. The NFI Award
ceremony will take place in Washington, DC on October 26, 2006.
To learn more about who may apply for the award, how and when to apply,
and who has won the award in the past, visit: http://www.dol.gov/odep/newfreedom/nfi06.htm
Supported Employment Program for Disabled Veterans in Rhode
Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
by Tom Caulfield, Vocational Specialist, U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs
The V.A. has started a Supported Employment program to
assist disabled veterans within the State of Rhode Island and
Southeastern Massachusetts find and keep competative employment in the
community. The program represents
veterans that are seeking employment and to re-engage in the community.
The U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs offers significant support for both
the veteran and the employer.
The V.A. will provide initial on-site job coaching and continued support,
and will be available to both the veteran and employer should any
problems arise. Any veteran hired must be able to perform the duties
assigned by the employer successfully (with supports provided by the
V.A. as needed) and meet the needs of the employer.
This is a great opportunity to become a partner with the
U.S.
Dept of Veterans Affairs and provide employment to veterans who have
honorably served their country.
If you would like to learn more about this program, contact:
Thomas Caulfield
Phone:
(401) 273-7100 ext. 3491
E-mail :
thomas.caulfield1@va.gov
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Veterans
Resource Center
830 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
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