Hidden Talent Pools: Benefits of Hiring Employees With A Disability
16 Dec 2019
The Southwest Minnesota CareerForce and partners held a December event for employers focused on the benefits of hiring employees with a disability. Employers and partners gathered to hear up-to-date information on why they should consider this talent pool and walked away with first-hand information on how to access these employees and how to navigate any potential accommodations. Jessica Miller, DEED’s Workforce Strategy Consultant for Southwest Minnesota, helped organize and lead the event, which was held in Marshall on December 5.
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