Each November, we observe Veteran's Day. November 11th at 11 a.m., to be more specific, which is 11 o'clock on the 11th day of the 11th month. You can read more about the history of Veteran's Day here.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million veterans live in the U.S. which is over 7% of the population. Almost one-third of these veterans have a service-connected disability.
The unemployment and underemployment rate of veterans with disabilities vary across states but is on the rise in 2022, according to the Department of Labor.
Disability:IN MN is excited to host “Creating Inroads for Veterans with Disabilities in the Workplace” on November 9th! See more details below.
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Please check out our Disability Inclusion Calendar with more disability-related dates. Spread the word about other notable happenings in the month of November. |
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Please join us for our November Member meeting, Creating Inroads for Veterans with Disabilities in the Workplace: a panel discussion hosted by Center for Disability Inclusion, Disability:IN Chicagoland, DC Metro, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Learn about benefits and best practices for hiring, onboarding, and retaining veterans with disabilities in the workplace.
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Stay tuned for information on the 2023 Career Connections Mentorship Program. We will be sending additional information and the timeline for this impactful program soon. Watch your inbox! |
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration 2022 featuring Kevin Kling. December 1, 2022, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm CST in-person and virtual. |
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Thank you to all who participated in our October Member meeting and for Land O'Lakes' and Inclusive Networking's great presentation. Land O'Lakes hosted this hybrid event. They shared their partnership with Inclusive Networking in lifting up an internship program for youth with disabilities. Together they talked about their Inclusive Internship Program and how companies can develop a unique program that will lead to hires. We look forward to hearing about their progress!
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Thank you renewing Members! |
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The GDEI provides companies the opportunity to benchmark their inclusion efforts within their own industry., The GDEI is currently in Phase II of its pilot, and is being offered free of charge. December 16, 2022: Deadline for submission
GDEICompPass22
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Procure Access aims to help businesses understand that accessible procurement creates an inclusive workplace, marketplace and supply chain with better, more usable products and services for their employees, customers and the public.
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November
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November 4, Career Connections Mentoring Program Mentor & Mentee Applications Open Up
December
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December 16, Career Connections Mentoring Program Mentor & Mentee Application Deadline
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Are you planning a Disability Inclusion event in 2023?
We will help promote events for our members with our social media, newsletter, and calendar. Leverage the exposure for your events.
Send your disability event information to: info@di-mn.org
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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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