Untapped Workforce: Benefits of Hiring People With Disabilities
Date and Time
Wednesday May 15, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
DATE:
Wednesday,
May 15, 2019
TIME:
8am: Registration
and Light Breakfast
8:30am-Noon: Program
Location
LOCATION:
CareerForce
406 East 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
Fees/Admission
RSVP:
Della Ludwig at
della.ludwig@state.mn.us
or 320.308.5364
Contact Information
Della Ludwig 320-308-5364
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Description
The success of any business depends on hiring the right people. When approximately 11% of people in Minnesota have a disability, employers severely limit their talent pool if they do not consider these candidates.
Why say yes to a person with a disability?
»» Employees with disabilities perform equal to or better than their counterparts without disabilities.
»» Employers increase their talent pool, meet their legal obligations if they are a federal contractor, boost business growth, and improve their communities.
»» Businesses accommodating or hiring employees with disabilities may qualify for tax credits and deductions. There are several federal tax incentives
available. They include the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Disabled Access Credit, and Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction.
Speakers:
»» Hear from a panel of employers and successful employees with disabilities who will share their expertise.
»» Vocational Rehabilitation will present on the process of hiring and working with a person with disabilities.
»» Labor market analysis information will be shared.
»» Job accommodation and tax credit resources available.