Employer Training
Work Together NC has developed a no-cost training and recognition program for employers interested in transforming their workforce through hiring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Scroll to the bottom of this page to see our list of recognized IDD Inclusive Employers!
Employer Training Module
The online course will provide a brief introduction to IDD and guide you through several key topics related to IDD in the workplace, such as:
- Introduction to IDD Inclusion in the Workplace
- Language, Misconceptions, and Mindset Shifts
- Universal Design
- Tools for People with IDD in the Workplace
- Allyship in the Workplace
- Success Stories, Community Resources, and Next Steps
The course is completely self paced and should take no longer than 2 hours (or 2 lunch breaks!) to complete.
Employer Training Benefits
Upon completing the no-cost training, you will have the opportunity to apply for recognition as an “IDD Inclusive Employer,” which comes with some perks!
- An “IDD Inclusive Employer” sticker to proudly display on your storefront
- Job candidate referrals (if desired) and support from local agencies with training/coaching new hires
- Quarterly mentorship/networking calls with other IDD Inclusive Employers (optional)
Join our growing list of recognized IDD Inclusive Employers!
- Hampton Inn & Suites– Winston Salem/University area
- Aramark – Carolina Dining Services –Chapel Hill
- Candle Science – Durham
- Cakeable – Charlotte
- NC Down Syndrome Alliance –Raleigh
- Porters Neck Village – Wilmington
- The Graduate Hotel – Chapel Hill
- Abound Health– Charlotte
- Virtelle Hospitality– Asheville
- The Purple Bowl– Chapel Hill
- Extraordinary Ventures– Chapel Hill
- Al’s Burger Shack– Chapel Hill (Southern Village location)
- YMCA of Greater Charlotte– 15 branches
- Chapel Hill Public Library – Chapel Hill
- Amwins – Charlotte
- Top Notch Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning– High Point
- Christmount Christian Assembly – Black Mountain
- Renewed Living LLC – Rocky Mount
- Cambridge Hills Assisted Living– Pittsboro
- Kidzu Children’s Museum– Chapel Hill
- Allegiance Coffee– Concord
- B3 Coffee – Chapel Hill
- Part & Parcel– Durham
- Philips Academy– Charlotte
- Wishes Come True LLC – Chapel Hill
- YMCA of the Triangle– 5 branches across the Triangle area
- Esteamed Coffee– Cary
- GROW Fragrance– Durham
- Cholanad – Chapel Hill
- Harris Teeter– all 260 locations across NC
- Chick-fil-A– Carraway Village location (Chapel Hill)
- Engage NC / HandmeUPs Thrift– Raleigh
- Foundation for Health Innovation and Leadership – Cary
- TCI Works – Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce– Rocky Mount
- Carol Woods Retirement Community– Chapel Hill
- Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats– Belmont
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