[acb-hsp] Webinar Invitation: Connecting with the Business Sector on the Advantages of a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

[Baracco, Andrew W]

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Subject: Webinar Invitation: Connecting with the Business Sector on the
Advantages of a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

 

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You're Invited 

Connecting with the Business Sector on the Advantages of a Diverse and
Inclusive Workforce

Register Now 
https://www.workforce3one.org/view/5001110344629684146/info

 "Diversity" may often be associated solely with individuals who
represent multi-cultural minority groups.  However, it is representative
of individuals who exhibit a myriad of unique and differing attributes,
characteristics and life experiences. Diversity is evident in aspects of
race, culture, religion, age, language, gender, disabilities, sexual
orientation, class and any traits which make us different from one
another.  Along with the nation's growing diversity is a rise in
globalization, in which communities, cultures and economies around the
world have become more interconnected through the expansion of
technology, communication and trade.  As a result, all types of
associations and the public sector must aim for the highest quality and
most effective workforce to compete in a global marketplace.


Presenter(s):

*         Janice Ferguson, Project Manager, Texas Workforce Commissioner
Jamie Robinson, Training Coordinator, National Disability Institute

Moderator(s):

Randee Chafkin, Policy Advisor, Division of Adult Services, Employment
and Training Administration

Date:

April 28, 2011 

Time: 

2:00PM Eastern (1:00PM/Central, 12:00PM/Mountain, 11:00AM/Pacific)

Length:

60 minutes

Many of the most profitable companies in the country, including a
majority of those in the top Fortune 500, recognize the importance of
expanding diversity of employees, customer-base and shareholders as a
critical strategy to long-term business success.  People with
disabilities add another dimension to diversity.  Crossing all racial,
cultural, gender, educational and socioeconomic lines, employees with
disabilities bring their own array of talents, skills, perspectives and
assets to the workplace.  With the passage of legislation including the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), the groundwork is laid for equalizing
access and opportunities in education, employment and all aspects of the
American life.  The advancement of computers and adaptive technologies
have also helped to eliminate many physical challenges that people with
disabilities experience, boosting their independence in daily living,
and working and economic self-sufficiency.  As a result of the progress
made by way of equal opportunity laws and emerging technologies, new
career paths have opened to Americans with disabilities, allowing more
individuals to apply their knowledge and skills in varied ways and
compete in today's job market.   

Disability Program Navigators are leading the charge to promote the
inclusion of disability as part of diversity within the public workforce
investment system and in their local communities.  As staff members of
local Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers,
Navigators are working to ensure that disability is embedded into
diversity management training offered to local businesses, as well as
included in diversity awareness provided to workforce investment system
staff and partners.  Many Texas Navigators are finding ways to
incorporate topics on diversity, including tapping into the potential
market of the disability community, onto the agendas of employer
roundtables, business luncheons, employer focus groups and Business
Service meetings within One-Stop Career Centers.  In addition,
Navigators are collaborating with local Chambers of Commerce, Human
Resource associations, job fair organizers and others in the business
sector to integrate disability into the wide spectrum of statewide and
local diversity initiatives.  Learn successful workforce strategies and
promising practices to connect with the business sector on the benefits
of a diverse and inclusive workforce.  A podcast interview will provide
follow-up to this Webinar.

Registration for this Webinar is limited and seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please register today! 

Register Now
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Accessibility 
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