September 6, 8:30am to 2:30pm at Shoreline Community College campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline 98133. Free, lunch included.
If you are over 16 years of age, with a disability, seeking employment, this event is designed to assist job seekers with disabilities navigate the road to employment. Parents and advocates of persons with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Key Note Speaker: John Evans, from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, will talk frankly about the what some of the barriers to employment are and what you can do to overcome them.
Workshop samples: How DVR can help with finding a job, Is college right for me?, Navigating WorkSource, Supported Employment, Volunteer as a pre employment experience, Accommodations in the workplace, Keeping your job and adjusting to change, Secrets to a succesful interview, Apprenticeship as a pathway to employment.
Pre-registration is required. Last day for registration is August 26th.
This event is provided through a grant offered by the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
More information here.
More information here.
The keynote speaker, John Evans, presented at QuickStart Shoreline last December; it was a fantastic presentation, he is not to be missed! Added to the rest of the presenters this is going to be a great event!
ReplyDeleteAlso very excited for the resource fair during lunch where people with disabilities can connect with organizations and businesses in the community.
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