Event Details


 

Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy

Oct 05th, 2008 - Oct 08th, 2008

 

Type

National Conference or Meeting 

Venue

in-person meetings 

Contact

Brandon M. Macsata
Phone: 305-519-4256
Web: http://www.newworkforceconference.org/ 

Location

Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201 

Description

Attend the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities. This year’s event promises to provide informational and educational opportunities of the highest quality.

*Over 40 Educational Sessions, including Keynotes, a SuperTrack of sessions by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), and Career Fair programs.
*A National Career Fair with over 20 Fortune 500 Companies participating, plus many small businesses from the Pacific Northwest.
*Attendance of over 400 business and community leaders.
*Pre-conference sessions - Youth to Work Coalition, Assistive Technology Forum and BLN Strategic Planning.
*2008 Exceptional Leadership Awards.
Networking opportunities throughout the conference. 

Sponsor

U.S. Business Leadership Network 

Keywords

employment; youth; assistive technology; AT; aging issue; Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA; Job Accommodation Network; JAN; veterans 

 
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