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Diversity World works with businesses in diversifying their workplaces. More specifically, they offer customizable training workshops, seminars and conferences as well as diversity project management services. For more information, call (831) 457-2709 or e-mail info@diversityworld.com.
HirePotential "is a national consulting and employment firm that works with corporations committed to diversity by assisting them with integrating, accommodating and employing the Untapped Workforce…including people with disabilities, mature workers, veterans and individuals from other [untapped] niche groups." Services include a job posting service, employee placement, accessibility consulting and diversity training. For more information, call (888) 590-8808.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodation and the employability
of people with disabilities. Additionally, they offer information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. JAN is a service of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
Ticket to Hire is a free specialized referral network offered by the United States Social Security Administration that links employers to job-seekers with disabilities. More specifically, the program links employers to Employment Networks in their community that have job-ready candidates. For more information or to enroll in this free program, call (866) 889-4473 (V/TTY), Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Eastern time) or e-mail tickettohire@acs-inc.com.
State Listings
California
OPARC serves Southern California residents by offering the Diversified Industries Program, which provides an opportunity for employees to develop work skills while employed in an industrial setting. There are a number of options available to local businesses. The trained staff can complete sub-assembly and packaging jobs at one of OPARC's
program locations. If more convenient, clients can also be brought to the business site as either permanent or temporary employees. For more information, please call (909) 982-4090.
Project Hired offers employers interested in hiring people with disabilities with a variety of placement and training opportunities. More specifically, they offer temporary and direct employee placement and an opportunity to participate in a mentoring and training program. In addition to these opportunities, the website offers answers to questions regarding hiring a disabled individual. Project Hired is located at 1270 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara, California 95050. For more information please call (408) 557-0880 or fax (408) 557-0710.
Indiana
Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. (SIRS), via their JOBS+ Program assists employers with building a diverse and qualified workforce. They not only offer placement services, but also offer on the job-training for the new employee and continuing support and consultation to the employer. They also provide information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. All services are free to employers. For more information, call the office near you. Dubois County - (812) 634-2617, Perry or Spencer County - (812) 547-7009, Warrick or Vanderburgh County - (812) 897-4840.
Massachusetts
Resource Partnership is a non-profit agency serving Massachusetts businesses interested in diversifying their workforce by employing people with disabilities. They assist employers with job placement, performance management, preview placement services, professional development and training, career fairs, a communication tip guide, and ADA compliance audits. For more information about these services, call (508) 647-1722.
Minnesota
Minnesota Resource
Center (MRC) is a private agency affiliated with Resource, Inc. providing services to employers in search of qualified candidates. They assist employers by providing training seminars, consultation on workplace accommodations, and education on various policies and laws relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities. For more
information about these services, call (612) 752-8118.
Montana
Job Connection
Inc. (JCI) is a non-profit, supported employment agency located in Billings, Montana. JCI serves both employers and potential employees. JCI supports employers by providing capable, dependable employees, initial and ongoing training to ensure employees meet company expectations, by offering professional support, by presenting education and technical assistance should a problem arise, and by organizing strategies to enhance overall work flow. For more information, visit their website or call (406) 245-6323.
New York
Equality Staffing assists companies in diversifying their workforces. They offer temporary and permanent employee placement services, diversity training, diversity analysis and consulting and diversity program development and management. For more information, call (212) 608-3300.
Oregon
Alternative Work Concepts is a non-profit employment agency dedicated to assisting employers diversify their workforce. In addition to providing direct services, they have also compiled many useful employment-related resources. For more information, call (541) 345-3043.
Texas
Methodist Mission Home, located in San Antonio, via their Southwest Center for Higher Independence, offers a wide range of services free to employers seeking to hire people with disabilities. In addition to helping employers locate employees, they also offer on-going job support and evaluations and sign language interpreters. To learn more, call (210) 696-2410 or e-mail info@mmhome.org.
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