AbilityAware Business Network
Happy 2020!

I'm excited to publish the first UCP Employment Solutions newsletter! Each installment will focus on our AbilityAware Business Network, including Employer Spotlights, Tips and Tricks, Job-Seeker highlights and more!

Send us your questions and we'll share our answers in the FAQ section!

Watch the video spotlight of Alex and Parr Lumber below!

Enjoy!
Melissa Miller
Employment Director
Our First Newsletter!
AbilityAware Employer Spotlight: Parr Lumber
'It's like a magnetic pull to him': Man with...

HILLSBORO, Ore. - There was a celebration Tuesday at a local lumber company for a young man who faces some unique challenges. Visiting your old boss doesn't always bring many smiles or warmth, but when 18-year-old Alex came back to Parr Lumber,...

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Find Your Next Great Hire!
Travis Matthews
“I enjoy my work keeping places clean and organized. I love working with others and being part of a team.” - Travis
Skills:
Hard worker
Reliable and dependable
Friendly and outgoing
Excellent cleaning skills
Enjoys outdoor work
Enjoys manual Labor
Accommodation Information Made Easy!

I've spoken with hundreds of employers who didn't know where to start when it came to accommodating an employee who experiences a disability.

I always tell them to ask JAN! The "Job Accommodation Network" is my go-to online resource to learn everything I need to know about making a workplace accommodation for an employee.

-Melissa Miller
Employment Director
Frequently Asked Questions
(Answered by an Employment Specialist)
Q. "What does it cost to partner with a Provider Agency like Employment Solutions?"

A. Nothing! Our agency is a non-profit organization that contracts with government entities such as Vocational Rehabilitation, WorkSource and Oregon Commission for the Blind. Those government entities will pay us to provide the coaching and supports.

Interested in hiring a candidate?
Call: 503-777-4166 and ask for Employment Solutions
Action Items
We're ready to support you on your employment journey! Click the link below and send us a message about what steps you would like to take to be an "AbilityAware Employer."