Contact: Sandy Jordan, Director of Employment Programs – sjordan@able-sc.org
(864) 235-1421, ext. 310
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the SC Disability Employment Coalition is inviting businesses in SC to attend the third annual Employer Summit, South Carolina’s Workforce: Empowering All. The Summit will build on strategies for hiring people with disabilities and help create a more inclusive work environment. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credit hours are pending.
If you are looking for candidates who will bring value to your company, the Summit will show you how to reach an untapped workforce. Agenda items include strategies to improve recruitment, practical tips for establishing an effective inclusive employment strategy, and networking opportunities with disability resource providers. National speakers and disability rights advocates, Rebecca and Patrick Cokley, are scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
“Seven out of ten people with disabilities in South Carolina are unemployed and the Summit is an excellent opportunity for employers to learn how they can create an inclusive workplace,” Says Sandy Jordan, Director of Employment Programs at Able South Carolina. “I encourage all employers to consider attending the Summit to leverage the benefits of recruiting and retaining diverse employees.”
The Summit will take place on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. Lunch will be provided, and registration is only $35. To register for the Summit, visit: http://bit.ly/2018-Employer-Summit
Want to do more? Consider becoming a sponsor to show your support and commitment to hiring inclusively. While the summit is strictly for employers, service providers are invited to register as vendors to connect with employers and share about their organization. More information on vendor registration and sponsorship can be found at https://www.able-sc.org/employer-summit/
The 2018 Employer Summit is brought to you by the SC Disability Employment Coalition. The Coalition is made possible with funding from the Administration for Community Living at the US Department of Health and Human Services.
ABOUT THE SC DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT COALITION
The SC Disability Employment Coalition (SCDEC) formed in the fall of 2014 to address employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina. SCDEC is comprised of over 40 stakeholders that represent SC employers, state and private agencies, and individuals with disabilities.
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