Join us to learn about an exciting initiative called Work Together NC. This remarkable initiative has been designed to aid local employers in overcoming their staffing shortages by tapping into a highly promising and underutilized workforce – individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brought to you through partnership with Esteamed Coffee & Gigi’s Playhouse
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ECAC Tool Time Tuesday: Transitioning to Adulthood Avoid the “Cliff” with Work Together NC Work Together NC is a statewide initiative focused on the transition to adulthood people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Project coordinator, Jacklyn Boheler, will provide an overview of the project activities, including the development of an IDD Inclusive Employment Alliance
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Work Together NC es una colaboración comunitaria de autodefensores, familiares, empresarios, educadores y proveedores de servicios involucrados en el cambio sistemático para aumentar las oportunidades de empleo para las personas con discapacidad intellectual (IDD). El equipo WTNC dará una descripción general del proyecto. Tras su presentación, habrá oportunidad para que los asistentes expongan sus ideas
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Hosted by Work Together NC, The Holly Springs Chamber, and Triangle Disability and Autism Services. Sponsored by Endurance Fence. August 28th, 2024 7:45 AM until 9:30 AM Learn how to recruit an underutilized talent pool you may not have yet considered: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employers who hire people with IDD report lower
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Come to Launch Chapel Hill (136 East Rosemary St #100) on April 22 at 1 p.m. to learn about an exciting initiative called Work Together NC. This remarkable initiative has been designed to aid local employers in overcoming their staffing shortages by tapping into a highly promising and underutilized workforce – individuals with intellectual and
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Save the date for the annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, co-sponsored by @WorkTogetherNC! It’s the perfect time to pick up gifts for Mother’s Day, teacher gifts, and spring birthday gifts while supporting local businesses committed to employing an inclusive workforce. Be sure to visit our Extraordinary Gifts table to
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Join us to learn about best practices to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on their path to achieving Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).
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At the event, employers will… Gain insights from a successful local employer who will share their success story Hear from a self-advocate with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) who is currently employed in the industry, providing a unique perspective on their experiences. Learn about community resources that can offer job candidate referrals and assist with
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Work Together NC helps individuals, families, service provider organizations, and employers work together, so that transitioning to adulthood can be a better experience for all. In this segment, WTNC project coordinator Jacklyn Boheler will share WTNC’s “What’s Next? College” guide which was developed to assist students with intellectual disabilities (and their support team) to explore
Work Together NC is a Community Collaborative of self-advocates, family members, employers, educators, and service providers involved in systems change to increase employment opportunities for people with IDD. The WTNC team will provide an overview of the project. After their short presentation there will be a listening session where attendees will be invited to talk
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