Introduction to Inclusive Talent Acquisition

September 19, 2017 - December 12, 2017

This free, self-paced online course co-developed by Perkins School for the Blind and Harvard Extension School is currently open and available through December 12. It educates about how to identify barriers to employment; recruit, interview and onboard candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities; and improve workplace accessibility to support candidates with disabilities. Learn more about the course.

About this course

How do you foster a company culture that supports a diverse workforce, including employees with disabilities?

Co-developed with Harvard Extension School, this course gives hiring managers and recruiters the tools they need to attract, interview and onboard a diverse team, including candidates with disabilities.

Why should you take this course?

• It’s quick - The course will take only 2-3 hours total to complete!
• It’s actionable – Each session includes concrete calls to action to implement at your organization
• It’s a networking opportunity – By signing up you’ll join a community of like-minded professionals
• Over 1,700 people from 115 different countries have participated in the course so far

No previous experience required.

This course distills valuable lessons from leaders in inclusion, human resources professionals, and people with disabilities into four quick and engaging sessions.

What you'll learn

• How to identify potential barriers to employment
• How to comfortably recruit, interview, and onboard candidates with disabilities
• How to improve workplace accessibility and culture to support candidates with different abilities