There are many programs and services in place to assist disabled veterans with financial support and finding employment. Navigating the complex interaction between multiple programs and public agencies can be a daunting task. To help, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and Griffin-Hammis Associates has prepared a comprehensive guidebook tool. It outlines how cash benefits for disabled veterans are impacted by working and identifies government sponsored job placement and training options for veterans.
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Job Search Workshop Can Help Make 2013 The Year You Find A New Job
AbilityLinks and RR Donnelley presented a unique and intensive hands-on job search workshop last July. Due to high demand, this successful event will be repeated in Wheaton, Illinois. Job Seekers with disabilities will learn the best techniques for improving their resume, have a chance to practice essential interview skills with human resource professionals and learn latest strategies for leveraging the internet to find a job. Tickets for this free event went quickly last time so don’t wait: Click this link to register today.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and AbilityLinks marked the occasion by hosting a virtual job fair the week of October 1, 2012. Thanks to all the employers and more than 180 job seekers that participated in this online event and made it a success. .
By staying informed about the latest hiring trends you increase your chances of finding employment. These occupations are projected to have the largest number of job openings during the 2008-2018 time period. Many are occupations, a segment of the labor market that continues to grow. You can often find training programs related to these occupations at your local community college or One Stop Career Center.
About 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — had a disability in 2010, according to a broad definition of disability, with more than half of them reporting the disability was severe, according to a comprehensive report on this population released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report shows that 41 percent of those age 21 to 64 with any disability were employed.
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Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25, 2012 AbilityLinks will be hosting a virtual job fair.This week-long online recruiting event will match talented job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities from entry level to technical and professional. Accessible 24 hours a day. Registration is free to both job seekers and employers. Sign up today!
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