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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Disabilityworks Debuts New Programs for 2011-2012 : Events

CBLN Events 2011

Disabilityworks Debuts New Programs for 2011-2012

Disabilityworks and its Business Leadership Network are putting together an exciting lineup of employer-focused educational programs for 2011-2012. Presenters will include a variety of experts as well as business leaders who are already demonstrating best practices in workplace/workforce topics.

Working Calendar for CBLN Events 2011-2012
Life Meets Work Disability Event
(August 2011)

Panelists: TBD

Topics:

•Flexible workplace
•Consulting on disability for business
•Speaker panel on best Practices
Don't Leave Your Money on the Table: A guide to government funding and hiring incentives
(November 2011)

Panelists: Department of Community Development, Department of Family Support Services, Retrotax

Topics:

•Tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities and veterans
•TIF funding for workforce development
•BHIP and OJT cash incentive programs
The Aging Worker and Non-Apparent Disability: keys to retention and cost reduction in your workforce
(January 2012)

Panelists: (accommodation specialist), Disabilityworks

Topics:

•Non-apparent disability
•Reasonable accommodation for the aging worker
•How to keep your unemployment rate down
Tomorrows' Leaders Today: Secret to finding great interns
(March 2012, 7:45 am to 9am)

Panelists: Manpower, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Topics:

•How to access summer youth with disabilities, AmeriCorps Vista
•SCEP program/OJT programs for targeted populations
•Marketing your diversity efforts/media coverage

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