Career Fair for People and Veterans with Disabilities

Date/Time: Friday April 29, 2016 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: The Viscardi Center

Description: Opportunity for employers to diverse their workforces!

Abilities, Inc. at The Viscardi Center is hosting its annual Career Fair on Friday, April 29, 2016. It is an ideal opportunity for employers of all sizes and industries to diversify their workforces as over 200 qualified job candidates, including veterans, are expected to attend. There is no exhibitor fee and the Career Fair attracted more than 40 company exhibitors last year. 

Entry-level, as well as experienced, job seekers will be pursuing employment on Long Island and in the New York metropolitan area in a wide range of fields and at all corporate levels.

Employer exhibitors will also be invited to attend a free 45-minute informational seminar focusing on successful strategies to hire, retain and advance employees with disabilities. Companies can register for a Career Fair table by contacting Mike Dolan at 516.465.1546 or mdolan@viscardicenter.org. Exhibit reservations must be made by April 15, 2016. Sponsorship opportunities available. 

Tentative Itinerary:

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Table setup and breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Employer seminar, “Tips for Developing a Disability Inclusive Workplace Culture,” presented by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)*

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Career Fair open

Registration

To register, call 516.465.1546 or email MDOLAN@VISCARDICENTER.ORG