Overcoming barriers to employment for people with disabilities

Overcoming barriers to employment for people with disabilities

A free workshop will be held on September 6, 2013 for 8:30am to 2:30pm (free lunch included) at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

If you are over 16 years of age with a disability seeking employment, this event is designed to assist job seekers with disabilities navigate the road to employment. Parents and advocates of persons with disabilities are encouraged to attend.

The keynote Speaker will be John Evans, from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, who will talk frankly about the what some of the barriers to employment are and what you can do to overcome them.

Workshop samples: Job search on the Internet; How DVR can help you get a job; Accommodations in the work place; Volunteer as a pre employment experience, Apprenticeship as a pathway to employment; How to navigate Work Source; Secrets to a successful interview.

 Pre-registration is required  Last day for registration is August 26th.

This event is provided through a grant offered by the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.