Employer Opportunities
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Programs provides opportunities for employers to learn about systemic obstacles that individuals with differences face in professional spaces. The program teaches the value of diversity and accessibility in the workplace, plus the knowledge and takeaways to support and highlight the value of differences in their workplace. The program also provides opportunities for employers to collaborate with the program to offer exclusive opportunities to meet with a diverse group of students through Student-Employer Connect events and professional development workshops.
- Employer Training Sessions
> Navigating the Job Accommodation Process with the Job Accommodation Network (Tuesday, February 20th from 12 - 1 p.m. ET) - Student-Employer Connect Event
> Connect Event: Wednesday, March 27th from 5 - 7 p.m. ET - How to Collaborate With Us
Employer Training Sessions
What: Navigating the Job Accommodation Process with the Job Accommodation Network (2/20)
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that offers a practical, solution-oriented approach for engaging in the accommodation process to achieve successful employment outcomes for workers with disabilities. This training will introduce attendees to the JAN service, include an overview of the job accommodation process, and provide practical tips and JAN resources for requesting and providing job accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Presenter: Tracie DeFreitas, Program Leader and the Director of Training and Outreach for the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff, and Employers
Where: Zoom
When: Tuesday, February 20th from 12 - 1 p.m. ET
How: Register for the event here
More training sessions for employers will be announced soon! In the meantime, watch the most recent session in the sidebar or on the CPDC YouTube page.
Student-Employer Connect Events
Student-Employer Connect Events (SECE) are networking opportunities for students and employers to connect. These events promote one-on-one conversations in a casual and flexible environment. If you’re interested in learning more about SECEs or would like to be a part of an event, please reach out to Amy Tavares at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu.
What: Student-Employer Connect Event (3/27)
A networking opportunity for students and employers to connect. These events promote one-on-one conversations in a casual, flexible, and reduced-barrier environment. A recharge room (a low-sensory room) and communication badges are available for all attendees.
Audience: Students, Alumni, and Employers
Where: The Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion, Lower Level (CUC)
When: Wednesday, March 27th from 5 - 7 p.m. ET
How: Register for the event here
How to Collaborate With Us
The Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with employers on specific networking events or workshops for students. If you're interested in learning more about how you can collaborate with the program, contact the program manager, Amy Tavares, at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.