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This reverse job fair flips the script—candidates are stationed at tables showcasing their skills and résumés, while employers circulate and engage. The event showcases highly skilled talent, including individuals with disabilities, and supports inclusive hiring practices
Calling All Chatham County Employers!
Finding it hard to recruit, train, and retain entry-level employees?
There’s an untapped, talented workforce right here in our community - individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - ready to bring value, dedication, and new energy to your team.
At this Coffee Talk, hosted in partnership with Work Together NC, you will:
Learn from Local Employers: Hear success stories from businesses already thriving with IDD-inclusive hiring.
Gain Firsthand Perspectives: Meet self-advocates with IDD who are excelling in their roles and eager to share their journeys.
Access Community Resources: Discover organizations offering job candidate referrals, training, and ongoing support.
Connect & Collaborate: Network with peers who are strengthening their workforce through innovative hiring.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as you engage in this enriching conversation about workforce resilience and community impact.
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 10:00-1:00 pm (Vendors arrive by 9:00am to setup)
Location: Blue Hill Event Center 200 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, North Carolina 27514
Supplies provided: Table, table cloth, chairs.
Supplies vendors need to bring: Signage for your table and your products/merchandise.
Please complete this form by Friday, October 31st!
For more information contact: worktogethernc@med.unc.edu
The holiday season is near! You can check gifts off your list while simultaneously making a positive impact at the Inclusive Business Holiday Gift Market, co-sponsored by Extraordinary Ventures and Work Together NC!
All featured vendors are disability-owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. Shop a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, wood & metal items, pottery, and more…
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