Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), managed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the United States Department of Defense, connects federal and select private-sector employers nationwide with college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs. The 2025 WRP database is now available. Check it out today! https://www.wrp.gov/wrp #InclusiveHiring #DisabilityEmployment #EmploymentOpportunities

EARN Inclusion@Work Leadership Council member National Association of Colleges and Employers is hosting the 2025 HBCU and Inclusion Summit virtually on February 19-20, 2025! Join professionals from industry-leading employers, HBCUs, and higher education institutions as they share data, strategies, and tactics for recruiting and supporting diverse student populations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect. Register today!   https://lnkd.in/eXpW3WnZ   #VirtualSummit #Inclusion #HBCU

Rural communities face unique challenges in finding and keeping skilled workers. These, in combination with declines in the working-age population, mean employers must seek talent from new sources. Hiring people with disabilities can be a part of the solution. On January 22, 2025, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET, join EARN for its “Tapping into Disabled Talent in Rural Communities” webinar. Reserve your spot today and learn successful strategies and techniques to recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities in businesses located in rural communities. Register today! https://lnkd.in/et3MeWqU #DisabledTalent #InclusiveWorkplaces #InclusiveHiring #Webinar

On January 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET, join the first of a three-part, LEAD Center webinar series that will highlight the new language in the updated “Promising Practices in Achieving Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide” and provide perspective from the field from both the state and local levels, including effective practices for outreach to people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Register for the webinar, “Effective Outreach and Recruitment of Underserved Populations,” at: bit.ly/3VxM0jA

EARN’s December newsletter is now available! Find strategies for inclusive hiring in the new year, a recap of EARN’s 2024 small business highlights and resources, new employer video case studies, and more. Check it out today! https://lnkd.in/eafcBAuS #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces #SmallBusiness #HiringTips

Building a diverse workforce is key to creating a welcoming culture that retains employees with disabilities. EARN’s “Creating Inclusive Workplaces” webpage offers practical insights to help employers foster a culture where every employee feels valued. Start this year off right by building a more inclusive workplace today! https://lnkd.in/g5fZj_9p #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceCulture

The Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s (NIDILRR) 2024 Annual Report on People with Disabilities in America is now available! Explore the report for findings on housing, education, insurance, employment, and more about disabled people in America. https://lnkd.in/epaGMqud #DisabilityStatistics #Inclusion #AnnualReport #Disability

If you’re planning to kick off 2025 by investing in and creating opportunities for disabled workers in good jobs, you’re in luck. The recording of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy's 2024 NDEAM event, “Good Jobs Change Lives: Helping Disabled Workers Get Ahead,” is available today! It’s always the right time to learn more about hiring and retaining disabled workers in jobs in infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy. https://lnkd.in/eX7gZcNG #GoodJobs #InclusiveHiring #DisabilityInclusion

Following significant gains post-pandemic, new data shows a plateau near historic high levels in employment for people with disabilities. The Center for Research on Disability’s nTIDE December 2024 Jobs Report includes more on disability employment statistics. Check it out today. https://lnkd.in/eHj6WgX4 #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveHiring #InclusiveWorkplaces #Reporting

The National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) enables government agencies in participating states to receive support, assistance, and ongoing mentoring to increase employment for people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that 13 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, will participate as “core states” in this initiative in 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-3BDdHp #DisabilityEmployment #EmploymentSupports #SupportServices #InclusiveWorkplaces