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Introduction to Punch-In Video
Free Employment Course
The Punch-In employment course is great way to get started or expand your career search. It is a completely free! The course is online and moderated by experts in the field. You can also set up your own course group.
December 9, 2019 from 10am to 1pm – Embassy Suites by Hilton - Milwaukee Brookfield
Do you need to find a job? Then this is the employment event for you! You'll get to meet face-to-face with several of the Milwaukee area's best employers who are looking to fill open positions with j…
December 12, 2019 from 11am to 2pm – Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport
Ready for a career change? Then this is the employment opportunity for you! You'll get to meet face-to-face with the decision-makers in your area who have open positions to fill with jobseekers like…
December 16, 2019 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm – OhioMeansJobs: Lucas County
Have you been curious about the best career for you? Look no further! This workshop will give you access to a computerized assessment that'll help you identify your skills and how they would apply to…
Organized by OhioMeansJobs.com | Type: workshop
December 19, 2019 from 9am to 3pm – Best Western Premier Detroit Southfield Hotel
This employment event is terrific for jobseekers who wanna learn more about the job search. Attendees will have the option of also participating in virtual career seminars, such as Job Fair Strategie…
December 3rd is an important day for the disabled population of the world. In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 named it the annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons. It’s main aim is to ensure the continued promotion of “the…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on December 2, 2019 at 1:50am
Searching for a job allows you to consider various aspects that you’re not willing to negotiate on when it comes to your employment. Often times it’s not apparent until during the interview with your future employer, but keep an open ear and an open mind when discussing a new job. There are several factors that you can inquire about as well to determine if you’re potential future employer is going to be a good match for you.
A job as a whole has…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on December 2, 2019 at 1:15am
In the past, I have talked about how one would go about disclosing a disability to their workplace, as well as talking about discrimination in the workplace. This month I’ll be talking about a similar topic— specifically, discussing one’s disability during the interview.
When you’re being interviewed by a potential new employer, it’s your chance to make a good impression on them and prove why you’d be a viable candidate to add to their team. In…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on November 2, 2019 at 11:45pm
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is there to protect those who qualify within its parameters from many different occurrences, including discrimination in the workplace. This means that when it comes to hiring, pay, promotion, firing, etc., an individual cannot be discriminated against by their employer because of their disability. Below I will go over more in depth what it looks like to be an employee that falls under the ADA, and what employers are…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on October 1, 2019 at 7:12pm
When someone with a disability, or someone who recently acquired one, finds themselves in a position at work where they are struggling to complete their required tasks, requesting an accommodation is the next step. Often times the thought of discussing with your employer how to accommodate your position or workspace can be daunting. They also might worry that what you are requesting will be too expensive for them to fulfill. Luckily, the Job Accommodation…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on August 29, 2019 at 9:58pm
Obtaining healthcare in America can be a challenge for anyone, whether it’s due to cost, amount of coverage, or various systemic barriers. The disability population in particular will deal with not only systemic barriers, but physical and programmatic ones as well. While the ADA is there to protect people with disabilities, that doesn’t always mean that it will prevent health care services from causing issues for their patients. This could include a lack of…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on August 1, 2019 at 7:05am
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