October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers living with disabilities as well as to educate employers and the public about the value of a workforce that is inclusive of all skills, talents and abilities.
Local businesses and employers are vital in creating and promoting opportunities for people in our community who are living with a developmental disabilities. Local employers provide training, work and volunteer experience and employment opportunities to the people we serve.
THE BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH US
There are many benefits to partnering with Community Living Trent Highlands.
We can help find good employees
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- No matter what the position, we have people who can do the job for you.
- We have a largely untapped market of hard working, dedicated and reliable employees.
You receive value-added for your business by hiring employees who have a disability
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- Your inclusion will make an impression on your customers.
- Your participation strengthens your position in the community as a “leader by example.”
We make hiring easy for you
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- We pre-screen potential employees for you. No matter what position you need to have filled, we’ll help you find the right employee.
- It’s no different than hiring anyone else suitable for the job – it’s just a matter of focusing on people’s abilities.
We work with you
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- Community Living Trent Highlands has proven expertise in matching potential employees to your meet business needs.
- We provide support systems for both you and your employees, which make hiring easier; we can even help you to access additional resources.
We work with your employees providing
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- On-site job training and coaching for your new employee.
- Disability-awareness training for your existing staff and ongoing support for you – for as long as you need us.
Read more about our employment programs here.
DID YOU KNOW?
Source of Above Images
Accenture-Disability-Inclusion-Research-Report
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- https://www.accenture.com/ (all but last image)
- Ontario Disability Employment Network – NDEAM page (last image)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about providing employment and volunteering opportunities to the people we serve, please contact our office closest to you.
For more information about National Disability Employment Awareness Month visit these links:
