Customized/Specialized Employment Options In January 2018, the Chamber participated in an "Employment Symposium" to help raise awareness for the employment of people with disabilities. Details of the program are below - as a reminder of the great teamwork shown by the event & a placeholder to connect interested parties. If you would like more information about the benefits of hiring, coaching assistance and job creation, please let us know! |
Connecting
employers with expanded workforce options through customized and support
staffing.
We support you.
Job coaches, support and other benefits can accompany part-time or full-time hires
“It matters to me.”
Jobs impact real lives and our community is empowered and strengthened
Speakers & Panelists
Debra Ruh, Ruh Global - Her keynote address reminded us all that employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities in our business models makes for better workplaces and stronger profits. *Be sure to check out her presentation here.
Kim Mills, Homemade's by Suzanne - As a current employer, Kim shared that workers placed by local Employment Service Organizations are just as efficient and valuable as other workers.
Panelists - Through their interactive session, the panel introduced the how-it-works details of customized employment. Read a quick 250-word summary here.
- William “Wes” Seaton, VA Department for Aging & Rehab Services (DARS)
- Adair Jensen-Smith, The Choice Group
- Rachel Rounds, VCU-RTCC
- Cathy Marshall, Moss Supply Company
- Kimberly Silverthorne-Mills, Homemades by Suzanne, Inc.
- Cathy Richards, Employment Specialist, Hanover CSB
- Hunter Dixon, Supported Employee
- Moderator: Chris Lavach, The Choice Group
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