The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with
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The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with
DisabilitiesConnecticut Department of Labor
Membership is a representation of state, local organizations, and employers appointed by the Labor Department Commissioner for a one year term
The goal is to develop programs and initiatives for people with disabilities and to address the work force development needs of the individual
To improve and increase the employment opportunities for qualified people with disabilities
To improve and increase the employment opportunities for qualified people with disabilities
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Assist with proactive strategies to employ and retain people with disabilities
Assist in expanding the talent pool to your business
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The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with
DisabilitiesConnecticut Department of Labor
Current Initiatives
Connecticut Business Leadership Network (CTBLN)
Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Start on Success (SOS)
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ConnecticutBusiness Leadership Network
An initiative of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities since 1994 and part of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities since 1999
Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities
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ConnecticutBusiness Leadership Network
Develops programs and initiatives bringing together key state and local organizations and employers to provide the educational and training services needed to assist companies in recruiting job applicants with disabilities
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Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Nationwide initiative of the former President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, now a statewide initiative of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Provides a forum for Connecticut High School students with disabilities to explore their leadership potential
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Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Teaches leadership skills to high school students with disabilities to help them pursue their educational and career goals
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Provides a forum for Connecticut High School students with disabilities to explore their leadership potential
Provides a forum for Connecticut High School students with disabilities to explore their leadership potential
Start on Success (SOS)
An initiative under the National Organization on Disability, whichprovides early training and paid work experience for high school students with disabilities
Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
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Start on Success (SOS)
Focuses on urban low-income minority students with disabilities in the workplace
Helps employers and employees without disabilities understand theadvantages of hiring young peoplewith disabilities
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Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
Start on Success (SOS)
Establishes partnerships with students, teachers, parents, service providers, and employers to accomplish these goals
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Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities
Hiring Individuals with Disabilities Untapped Labor Pool: 33.2 Million Working Age Adults Have a Disability (2000 U.S. Census)
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N.O.D. Harris Survey 2004
Finding Qualified Employees
Specialized Placement Firms
Government Organizations
Community Organizations
College Recruiting
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Contact Us
Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 200 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860) 263-6067 www.ct.gov/dol
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