UPCOMING EVENTS:
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
We are excited to kick off our 2022 events and will have more information on how you can participate soon!
Past Events:
IDPWD 12/2/21- Check back for a recap of this amazing event!
Bite Sized learning modules for employers, introduced in October 2021, are full of information and resources:
https://www.careerforcemn.com/disability-inclusion-bite-sized-learning-modules
Career Connections Career Fair — 10/07/21
Employers were excited to connect with over 60 job seekers!
Comments we heard from job seekers included:
“This event was very helpful. I was able to set-up an in-person interview with [an employer] who I applied for.”
“I appreciated the smaller intimate atmosphere of this event.”
“I liked how there was a lot of employers to choose from.”
Many thanks to the following employers who actively engaged in
Career Connections:
Ability Building Community (ABC), Avra Hospitality, Charter Communications, City of Rochester, Fastenal (Winona), Jennie-O Turkey Store, Kwik Trip, McDonald’s, Mayo Clinic, Nexus Family Healing – Southeast MN Crisis Center, Olmsted County, Pace International, , Seneca Foods, Think Bank
MaxAbility Quarterly Network Meeting – 8/18/21
Recognizing and Implementing a Request for Reasonable Accommodations
Our key takeaways from the meeting included:
- The best place to start is asking employees what they need regarding reasonable accommodations. Employees have lived experience and can work with their employer to find creative solutions.
- A welcoming environment where employees feel supported sets the stage for interactive conversations to happen.
- During new employee training, it is important to introduce new tasks one at a time and use a layered approach. This helps ALL employees to be successful.
Watch an Employee/Employer Success Story
Download the Bite Sized Learning Take Away Card
Film and Panel Discussion, Hearts of Glass June 2021
2021 MaxAbility Reverse Job Fair Recording
MaxAbility Quarterly Network Meeting Recording – 2/24/21
Passcode: WKz7E9.q
