In addition, with Spring here, we thought we would take advantage of this energizing time to host our 2022 Virtual INclusive Career Fair. It is in April. See more details below about this great event!
As always, thank you for partnering with us on our mission and for being disability inclusion champions in this work.
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2022 Career Connections Mentoring Program Mentee Spotlights |
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We are excited to share some of the 2022 Career Connections Mentoring Program mentees with you! Each individual brings such great talent, strengths, knowledge and experience to their career journey and the workplace.
If any of our 2022 mentees are a good fit for your business now or in the future, feel free to click on their LinkedIn icon button in the right corner, to view their profile and connect.
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: Programmer
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: Augsburg University
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Top Strength: Perseverance
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: I am looking for research opportunities as I plan on applying to graduate school by the end of the year 2022. Also Admin and data entry/processing positions.
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: Macalester College, 2020
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: BA in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Economics
Top Strength: Analytical and Patient
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: Information Technology (IT)
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: Drake University
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: Computer Science and Mathematics
Top Strength: Technical/Technology skills
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: Law in the technology industry
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: University of Minnesota
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: Political Science
Top Strength: Strategic Thinking
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: Highly motivated to work in the human service field to contribute my skills and education background to a nonprofit or business focused on empowering and helping others.
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: I am currently continuing my educational goal of achieving a bachelors degree in social work. I am a lifelong learner that is always eager to learn new things and gain new skills.
Top Strength: I am bilingual and have a passion for advocacy work.
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Job/Opportunity You Are Interested In: I am interested in an internship or entry-level position where I can develop the basic HTML, CSS, and WordPress skills that I learned in my college curriculum. I am looking for an environment where I would be paired with a mentor who could help me grow my skills.
School Graduated From/Currently Attending: Century College - 2 Year Web Design Degree (2017) and Internet Programming Certificate (2020); Metropolitan State University - Currently enrolled, expected graduation Fall/August 2022
Field of Study and/or Degree Earned: Century College--Web Design and Internet Programming Certificate; Metropolitan State University-BA in Media Studies
Top Strength: Superior memorization skills developed from repetitive tasks and instructions
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Thank you renewing members! |
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2022 INclusive Career Fair
Join us Thursday, April 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
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Who should attend?
Employers committed to seeking a more diverse and disability-inclusive workforce
Job Seekers who are:
- College students
- Recent graduates
- Veterans
- Actively seeking employment
Current Registered Employers*
Ameriprise
Barr Engineering
Kraus Anderson
Mayo Clinic
Thomson Reuters
Touchstone Mental Health
UCare
U.S Bank
*For updates on employers, go here. |
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Agenda
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Welcome and employer presentations
2:00 to 3:45 PM
Employer booths
- Live networking chats
- 1:1 informational interviews
- Resume review
- Company and disability inclusion best practice sharing
3:45 to 4:00 PM
Wrap up
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INclusive Support Sponsor |
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, click on this link. |
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Disability:IN National Updates |
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2022 Disability:IN Conference |
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March
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March 23rd, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, MaxAbility Lunch & Learn Click here to register.
April
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April 5th - 7th, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, Solving for X: Tackling Inequalities for a World of Unknowns
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April 5th, 11 am - 12 pm CST, Disability:IN DC Metro, Perspectives on Neurodiversity and DEIA , Register
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April 13th 11 am - 12 pm CST, Disability:IN DC Metro, Online Recruitment of and Outreach to People with Disabilities
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April 14th 10 am - 11 am CST, Center for Disability Inclusion, Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Practical Tips for Success
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April 28th, 1 pm - 4 pm, Disability:IN Minnesota's Virtual INclusive Career Fair
Other Partner Events
Events can be viewed/accessed using the links below. All events will indicate whether they are free or have registration fees attached:
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Make sure to put those important disability inclusion dates into your calendar. You can find the 2022 Disability:IN Calendar of Disability-Related Dates below. |
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Become a member event co-host |
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One of the great benefits of business membership with Disability:IN Minnesota is the ability to co-host one of our member events.
Benefits of co-hosting a member event:
- Accessibility is key. Disability:IN Minnesota will provide an accessible platform for the event, ASL interpreting and captioning
- Brand recognition as a disability inclusive company
- Leading a discussion while sharing best practices with a wide network of disability inclusive businesses
Program co-hosts often include Executive Sponsors and their Business/Employee Resource Group Members.
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The following months are currently available for event hosting in 2022:
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Find Great Candidates with Jobs Ability |
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One great benefit at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels is access to the job board on our website that's uniquely for candidates with disabilities.
This national system connects your local job openings with talented people with disabilities who are seeking employment by scraping your career site on a daily basis and posting your openings.
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Disability:IN Minnesota is an employer-led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled individuals who have a disability.
Our members are committed to disability-inclusive hiring practices and love to share best practices and ideas for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and supporting candidates and employees with disabilities.
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