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November 28, 2006
From the NFI Winner
Department of Labor’s 2006 New Freedom Initiative (NFI) Winner, CVS, understands the value and benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Read how disabled employees find jobs at CVS are a good fit.
Attention Jobseekers!
EARN is supporting Montgomery County’s efforts to recruit and hire people with disabilities. View our flyer to see how you can apply.
October 11, 2006
Programs and Resources Fact Sheet
EARN has compiled a fact sheet, which provides a list of programs and resources to assist students with disabilities in gaining valuable work experience and refining career choices before graduation.
Becoming Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
With a projected workforce shortage looming, as well as growing concerns of U.S. businesses in finding and retaining employees, it is an ideal time for young adults to explore job opportunities in the business world. For young people with disabilities there are a multitude of programs and resources to assist in gaining valuable work experience and refining career choices before graduation. View the Internship and Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Fact Sheet for a list of these resources.
October 2, 2006
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) will host its first Leadership Forum on Accessibility, January 25-26. The forum will provide business leaders in large corporations with the business case for accessibility and its associated technologies, as well as corporate best practices.
September 6, 2006
New credential, the Youth Services Endorsement, available for youth service practitioners.
June 25, 2006
EARN staff interviewed by Ted Daywalt of Vetjobs
EARN staff interviewed by Ted Daywalt of Vetjobs at SHRM 58th Annual Conference and Exposition for Radio Sandy Springs.
June 6, 2006
DiversityInc has just released its list of the Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities
DiversityInc has just released its list of the Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities. Acknowledged by DiversityInc based on a variety of factors, including recruitment programs aimed at people with disabilities and the presence of diversity training, these companies serve as models for employers looking for more effective disability employment programs.
May 24, 2006
EARN Connects Hospitality Employers and Employment Service Providers
In collaboration with Embassy Suites and the Workforce Organizations for Regional Collaboration (WORC), the Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) hosted a stimulating networking lunch to connect hospitality employers, such as Embassy Suites, with the bevy of employment service providers in the DC metro area. The event was designed to facilitate communication between the two groups to improve the recruitment and hiring of qualified jobseekers with disabilities. Read the full story [PDF].
April 12, 2006
EARN is now offering a free database of 1,900 qualified college students and recent graduates.
March 2, 2006
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Encourages Companies, Non-profits, Others to Apply for 2006 New Freedom Initiative Awards.
March 1, 2006
EARN launches an Extranet, giving members greater access to post and view jobs.
EARN Presentation on Recruiting New Talent, Miami, FL
The Miami Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development would like to invite you to The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network’s (EARN) presentation entitled, Recruiting Talent in a Changing Economy. ASTD is the professional organization that promotes and enhances human resource development for all organizations, private or public, profit or not-for-profit. Eladio Amores of the Florida Business Leadership Network and founder and president of The Amores Group consulting firm will speak on EARN’s behalf. Those who attend will have a chance to network and learn to:
- Understand how people with disabilities contribute to the bottom line
- Get access to tools and resources for effectively integrating people with disabilities into the workplace
- Learn the truth behind the myths about accommodations, impact on health care costs and employee performance
- Hear more about a specific case study (Marriott Hotels)
Date and Time: Wednesday February 15th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Location: Airport Marriott, Miami Florida
Cost: $30 for members and $35.00 for non-ASTD members for dinner and presentation.
$10.00 for presentation only (starting at 7pm).
For more information, directions to the Airport Marriott, or to register, please
go to http://www.miamiastd.org/.
