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Hiring people with disabilities and employer accommodations

Hosted by CareerForce Mankato staff, we invite all employers to attend this free workshop.

With the right training, preparation and work place accommodations, people with disabilities can be among your most productive employees while enjoying a rewarding career with you. Come and learn how to work through barriers and provide accommodations.

Presenting on behalf of the State of Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and CareerForce will be Mike Goodlander and Hassan Ibrahim. Mike and Hassan both work for Vocational Rehabilitative Services assisting job seekers to connect with employers.

Employers willing to provide opportunities which can be life changing to someone with a disability should come and learn the true benefits these workers bring to the workforce. Come to this workshop to gather information and get your questions answered.

Open to all businesses, human resource staff, recruiters, managers, and other organizations.

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Hiring people with disabilities and employer accommodations

Date

July 24, 2024

Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

South Central College - Heritage Room
1920 Lee Boulevard,
North Mankato, MN 56003

Presented by

MN DEED (Dept. of Employment and Economic Development)

Cost

Free

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