Calendar of Events

October 4, 2016

Youth Job Fair Readiness Workshop (ages 14-21)

(Delaware & Chester Counties) Location: Delaware County Community College (Media Campus) | 901 Media Line Rd. | Media, PA 19063

Time: Session 1: 10 a.m. to noon | Session 2: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

Youth Job Fair Readiness Workshop

(ages 14-21) (Montgomery & Bucks Counties)

Location: Norristown OVR Office | 1875 New Hope St. | Norristown, PA 19401 Time: Session 1: 10 a.m. to noon | Session 2: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

October 5, 2016

Expo in Celebration of White Cane Awareness Day and NDEAM Hosted in Collaboration with the VA Medical Center Visual Impairment Services

Location: VA Medical Center | 2nd Floor Recreation Room | 1111 East End Blvd. | Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Time: 10 a.m. to noon

For more information, please contact Wilkes-Barre BBVS at 570-826-2361.

Mock Interview Session To participate, an individual must be a customer of OVR and registered for the event. Location: Harrisburg OVR Office | 555 Walnut Street 8th Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

October 6, 2016

College & Career Day Location: Harrisburg High School | 2451 Market Street |Harrisburg, PA 17103

Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

Youth Job Fair Readiness Workshop

(Adult) (Delaware & Chester Counties)

Location: Delaware County Community College (Media Campus) | 901 Media Line Rd. | Media, PA 19063 Time: Session 1: 10:00 a.m. to noon | Session 2: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

Youth Job Fair Readiness Workshop (Adult)

(Montgomery & Bucks Counties) Location: Norristown OVR Office | 1875 New Hope St. | Norristown, PA 19401

Time: Session 1: 10 a.m. to noon | Session 2: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

Second Annual Parent Night

Topic: Self-Advocacy Location: Williamsport OVR District Office | The Grit Building | Suite 102 208 W. 3rd St. | Williamsport, PA 17701

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Deanna Trick at 570-505-7220

Harrisburg Job Fair To participate, an individual must be a customer of OVR and registered for the event. Location: Harrisburg OVR Office | 555 Walnut Street 8th Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

Game On: Employment Fair for Altoona Area High School Students w/ Disabilities

Location: Altoona Area School District | 1415 Sixth Ave. Room B229 | Altoona, PA 16602 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please contact Altoona OVR at 814-946-7240.

Mon Valley Job Fair Location: 800 Plaza Dr. | The Willow Room | Belle Vernon, PA 15012

Time: noon – 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Washington OVR at 724-223-4430.

West Shamokin High School Career Fair

Location: West Shamokin High School | 8399 SR 85 | Dayton, PA 16222 Time: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

October 7, 2016

Ambridge Area High School Career & College Fair Location: Ambridge Area High School | 909 Duss Ave. | Ambridge, PA 15003

Time: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

October 11, 2016

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Transition Fair Location: 1 HACC Dr. | Harrisburg, PA 17110

Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

Community Resources Fair

Location: Jaffa Shrine | 2200 Broad Ave | Altoona, PA 16601 For more information, please contact Altoona OVR at 814-946-7240.

Virtual Event: What Employers Need to Know About Hiring People with Disabilities

Location: Live on Facebook Time: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact Connie Moonen at cmoonen@pa.gov.

Virtual Event: What Job Seekers with Disabilities Need to Know About Going to Work Location: Live on Facebook Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

For more information, please contact Connie Moonen at cmoonen@pa.gov.

Student Seasonal Hiring Fair This event is designed to match youth with employers who have seasonal/holiday vacancies.

Location: IU #13 | 1020 New Holland Ave. | Lancaster, PA 17601 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact York OVR at 717-771-4407.

Job Fair Preparation Location: Genetti Hotel | 200 W. 4th Street | Williamsport, PA 17701

Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Chris Tsai at 570-505-7222.

October 12, 2016

Autism at Work Training This training is a collaboration between OVR, the Arc of Philadelphia, SAP and the Bureau of Special Education and focuses on

demonstrating to schools the employment potential of high school students with disabilities. Location: PaTTAN Pittsburgh | 3190 William Pitt Way | Pittsburgh, PA 15238

For more information, please contact John Miller at 412-392-5980.

State Agencies Job Fair Location: Susquehanna Valley Mall | 1 Susquehanna Valley Drive | Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225

October 13, 2016

Youth & Adult Job Fair (Montgomery & Bucks Counties)

Please note that in order for youth to attend the Job Fair, it is mandatory that they participate in the Readiness Workshop (October 4th). Please RSVP for this event at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovr-job-fair-montgomery-county-community-college-tickets-26800033622 Location: Montgomery County Community College | 340 Dekalb Pike | Blue Bell, PA 19422

Time: (for youth ages 14-21) 9 a.m. – noon Time: (for adults) noon – 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

Deloitte Disability Mentoring Day To participate, an individual must be a customer of OVR and registered for the event.

Location: Deloitte | 200 Corporate Center Dr. | Camp Hill, PA 17011 Time: 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact York OVR at 717-771-4407.

Transition Night Location: Allentown OVR | 45 N. 4th St. | Allentown, PA 18102

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Allentown OVR at 610-821-6441.

October 14, 2016

Westmoreland County Transition & Employment Conference Guest Speaker: David De Notaris, OVR Executive Director

Location: Westmoreland Intermediate Unit | 102 Equity Drive | Greensburg, PA 15601 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Johnstown OVR at 814-255-6771.

Disability Employment Outreach Day with the State Civil Service Commission At the event, there will be a presentation re: the application and hiring process for state jobs and information will be available

on SCSC exams and how to request accommodations. Location: Philadelphia OVR | 444 N. 3rd Street | 5th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19123

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Jennifer King at 215-560-3123.

White Cane Safety Day

Location: East Wing Rotunda – Capitol Building | 501 N 3rd St. | Harrisburg, PA 17120 Time: 10 a.m. to noon

For more information, please contact Susan Neff at suneff@pa.gov.

OVR Services for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – Beaver County Presentation This event is an informational presentation about OVR services for secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Location: New Horizon School | Beaver County IU | 128 Friendship Circle | Beaver, PA 15009 Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

October 17, 2016

Pennsylvania Disability Employment and Empowerment Summit (PADES) (Summit runs through October 18, 2016)

For more information, including an agenda, please visit: http://www.padesummit2016.org/.

Mock Interview Day with Lowe’s Location: Philadelphia OVR Office | 444 N. 3rd St. 5th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19123

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Tasha Carter at 215-560-3101.

October 18, 2016

Youth & Adult Job Fair (Delaware & Chester Counties)

Please note that in order for youth to attend the Job Fair, it is mandatory that they participate in the Readiness Workshop (October 4th). Please RSVP for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovr-job-fair-delaware-county-community-college-

tickets-27035352467. Location: Delaware County Community College (Media Campus) | 901 Media Line Rd. | Media, PA 19063

Time: (for youth ages 14-21) 9 a.m. to noon Time: (for adults) noon to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Norristown OVR at 484-250-4340.

Penn State Non-Profit Career Fair Location: Penn State – Berks County Campus | 1800 Broadcasting Rd. | Reading, PA 19610

Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Reading OVR at 610-621-5800.

Presentation: Reasons to Hire Individuals with Disabilities

Location: Evangelical Hospital | 1 Hospital Drive | Lewisburg, PA 17837 Time: 11:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225.

Transition Night Location: Polk Township Elementary Building | Route 209 | Broadheadsville, PA 18322

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Allentown OVR at 610-821-6441.

October 19, 2016

13TH Annual Career & Transition Fair (Fair runs through October 21, 2016)

Location: HGAC | 727 Goucher St. | Johnstown, PA 15905 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Janette Cowan at 800-762-4211 ext. 0405.

Disability Mentoring Day with Point Park University Location: Point Park University | 201 Wood St. | Pittsburgh, PA 15222

For more information, please contact Pittsburgh OVR at 412-392-4950.

Williamsport Job Fair Location: Williamsport OVR Office | The Grit Building | Suite 102 208 W. 3rd St. | Williamsport, PA 17701

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225.

Beaver Falls High School OVR Day

Freshmen and family members will receive resources and information on OVR services, particularly Pre-Employment Transition Services.

Location: Beaver Falls Sr. High School | 1701 8th Ave. | Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

October 20, 2016

Tri-County Transition Fair Location: Slippery Rock University | 1 Morrow Way | Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

Mentoring Day w/ Lowe’s

Job seekers will tour the store, talk with employees and learn about the hiring process. Location: Lowe’s | 2106 S. Columbus Blvd. | Philadelphia, PA 19148

Time: noon – 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Tasha Carter at 215-560-3101.

Health Fair

Location: Lock Haven University | 401 N Fairview St. | Lock Haven, PA 17745 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225.

October 21, 2016

Disability Employment Outreach Day with the Civil Service Commission Location: PA Fish & Boat Commission | 1601 Elmerton Ave. | Harrisburg, PA 17110

Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

Career Mentoring Day for High School Students

To participate, an individual must be a customer of OVR and registered for the event. Location: L&I sites in Harrisburg

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Harrisburg OVR at 717-787-7834.

NDEAM Employer Recognition Luncheon

To attend, an individual must be an OVR customer and registered for the event At the event, four employers and three high schools will be recognized for the opportunities they provide to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment. Two OVR customers will share their employment success stories.

Location: New Castle OVR Office | 100 Margaret St. | New Castle, PA 16101 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

Huntingdon Chamber of Commerce’s Disability and Employment Workshop Location: Comfort Inn | 100 S. 4th St. | Huntingdon, PA 16652

Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon For more information, please contact Altoona OVR at 814-946-7240.

Veteran-Senior Fair Location: Uniontown Mall | 1368 Mall Run Rd. | Uniontown, PA 15401

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Washington OVR at 724-223-4430.

October 24, 2016

NEPA College & Disability Resources Fair Location: McCann School of Business & Technology | 264 Highland Park Blvd. | Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, please contact Wilkes-Barre OVR at 570-826-2011.

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program Presentation

Location: Philadelphia OVR Office | 444 N. 3rd St. 5th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19123 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jennifer King at 215-560-3123.

Senator Christine Tartaglione’s Annual Disability Employment Awareness Day Location: Capitol Rotunda | Capitol Building | 501 N. 3rd Street | Harrisburg, PA 17120

For more information, please contact the Senator’s office at 717-787-1141.

October 25, 2016

2nd Annual Mentoring Day In partnership with: Goodwill Industries, North Central Workforce Development Board, Penn State DuBois, the City of DuBois,

White Wave Foods, Fox’s Pizza Den and Jefferson County Vocational-Technical School. Location: DuBois Middle School | 404 Liberty Blvd. | DuBois, PA 15801

Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, please contact DuBois OVR at 814-371-7340.

Lackawanna County Student Job Fair

Location: Allied Services Neumann Building | 6 Stauffer Industrial Park | Taylor, PA 18517 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please contact Wilkes-Barre OVR at 570-826-2011.

Benefits Data Trust – Interview Day Open positions with Benefits Data Trust include call center customer service positions.

Location: Philadelphia OVR | 444 N. 3rd Street | 5th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19123 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Philadelphia OVR Office at 215-560-1900.

Job Fair Location: Geisinger Medical Center | 100 N. Academy Ave. | Danville, PA 17822

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225.

October 26, 2016

Focus on Abilities – Disabilities in the Workplace Panel Presentation Location: Duquesne University | 600 Forbes Ave. | Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Pittsburgh OVR at 412-392-4950.

GACO Procurement Opportunities Fair

Sponsored by California and Slippery Rock Universities Location: Double Tree by Hilton | 340 Racetrack Rd. | Washington, PA 15301

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Washington OVR at 724-223-4430.

Someday is Today Conference: Promoting Partnerships for Successful Transition to Adulthood

An educational conference for family members, educators and professionals caring for or working with McKean County youth transitioning to adulthood.

Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford | University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons | 300 Campus Dr. | Bradford, PA 16801

Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please contact DuBois OVR at 814-371-7340.

October 27, 2016

Business Lunch & Learn Location: Lehigh Valley CareerLink | 718 Hamilton St. | Allentown, PA 18101

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Allentown OVR at 610-821-6441.

Diversity Job Fair

Location: Reading Area Community College | Schmidt Training & Tech Center | 10 S. 2nd Street | Reading, PA 19603 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, please contact Reading OVR at 610-621-5800.

Washington Job Fair Plus At the Fair, there will be presentations on: Social Security While Working; Assistive Technology for Employment Success, How

to Apply for Civil Service Jobs and Criminal Background Expungements. Employers attending: Cabela’s, Coen Oil, Giant Eagle/Warehouse, GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance, Higgins Painting, Horizon

Hospitality, Kmart, Meadows Casino, PA Civil Service Commission, TRIPIL and Washington City Mission. Location: Washington OVR District Office | 201 W. Wheeling St. | Washington, PA 15301

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Washington OVR at 724-223-4430.

Beaver County Job Fair

Location: Beaver Valley Mall | 570 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd. | Monaca, PA 15601 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact New Castle OVR at 724-656-3070.

October 28, 2016

Vision for Work Career Expo Location: Rodef Shalom | 4905 5th Ave. | Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Catherine Getchell at 412-565-5520.

Federal Contractors Section 503 Workshop

Location: PA Careerlink | 56 Plaza Lane | Wellsboro, PA 16901 Time: 10 a.m.

For more information, please contact Charles Protasio at 570-505-7225.

November 1, 2016

ADA Leadership Network Training (Through November 2nd)

Location: Robert Morris University | 6001 University Blvd. | Moon Township, PA 15108 For more information, please contact Pittsburgh OVR at 412-392-4950.

Veterans Event

Location: Fairlane Village Mall | 7211 Fairlane Village Mall | Pottsville, PA 17901 For more information, please contact Reading OVR at 610-621-5800.

November 2, 2016

HGAC Job Shadowing Day Location: HGAC – 727 Goucher Street | Johnstown, PA 15905

Time: 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please contact HGAC at 814-255-8200.

November 8, 2016

Berks County Society of Human Resource Management Meeting: ADA – What HR Needs to Know Location: Berkshire Country Club | 1637 Bernville Rd. | Reading, PA 19601

Time: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. For more information, please contact Reading OVR at 610-621-5800.