Beginning in May, Human Solutions will begin rolling out and making available more online and webinar-based workforce development training for our readers. We know attending live training isn’t always possible, and we want to expand our offering of professional development and continuing education opportunities. In celebration of this, for each webinar-based or online training… Click to read the full article
Disability Disclosure
Disability Disclosure: Strategies for Service Providers to Increase the Odds of Disclosure The perils of secrecy versus the risk of disclosure – this is the dilemma that often plays out in a person’s mind when making the choice to disclose or not to disclose a disability. For some, the decision to disclose to a service… Click to read the full article
Training Opportunities
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) eLearning Training In addition to setting you apart from others in the field, the CDF training program was created to provide standards, training specifications, and Global CDF credentialing for eligible career providers. Our training is delivered in an eLearning format, giving you the flexibility and time to complete activities and assignments,… Click to read the full article
Think Beyond the Label (TBTL)
Many of you may already be familiar with the Think Beyond the Label initiative. The TBTL job bank connects job seekers with disabilities to employers who are actively recruiting qualified job candidates with disabilities. If this isn’t a website your customers are already using, be sure to add it! They also have a feature that… Click to read the full article
Employability Checkup!
The employability checkup provides a snapshot or overview of a job seekers ability to find employment in a particular field based on their experience, education, desired income level and location. This tool could easily be used to help your customers make informed decisions about their career choices. After the profile is complete, the job seeker… Click to read the full article
Sierra Group Job Board
A new diversity career site just went live yesterday to help address our nations high unemployment rate. The Sierra Group is pleased to announce the launch of their full service job board – www.recruitdisability.org – “a tool designed to link millions of unemployed and underemployed people with disabilities to employment opportunities.” According to Janet… Click to read the full article
Training Reminder for CDF
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) eLearning Training We still have 2 spaces available in our upcoming CDF training starting in October 2012. Registration closes October 2nd. It’s an excellent way to enhance your skills and knowledge in career development, setting you apart from others in the field. It’s also an opportunity to interact with colleagues from… Click to read the full article
Online Career Fair for People with Disabilities
As part of the activities for the National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, Think Beyond the Label, in partnership with Brazen Careerist, is hosting a virtual career fair! When: October 16thTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern The goal is to connect job seekers with disabilities to companies that are actively recruting… Click to read the full article
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) eLearning Training
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) eLearning Training We still have 5 spaces available in our upcoming CDF trainingstarting in October 2012. It’s an excellent way to enhance yourskills and knowledge in career development, setting you apartfrom others in the field. It’s also an opportunity to interactwith colleagues from a variety of work settings. Thisinternationally recognized credential… Click to read the full article
Stuck in a Rut: Strategies to Jump Start Your Job Search!
Stuck in a Rut: Strategies to Jump Start Your Job Search!By: Christina Harrington I have had several conversations with clients lately that haveshared feelings of being “stuck in a rut.” Sometimes the feelingcreeps up when you find yourself not knowing what companies toapply to or you’re not making follow up calls and feel an overallfeeling… Click to read the full article