RSVP for Employing Young Adults with Barriers: Finding Workforce Solutions

A Community Forum

OUTCOMES

·        Find business solutions and resources to meet workforce needs.

·        Make connections with community members.

·        Help our community by identifying how to employ more young adults with barriers.

·        Apply for grant funding ($500-$1,000) to support these efforts. One to two awards will be granted.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business owners, family members, educators, elected officials, youth/young adults with barriers, organizations/agencies serving youth

AGENDA

5:30-5:45             Welcome & FREE Dinner

5:45-6:05             Employment Success Stories

6:05-7:15             Solutions and Next Steps: Group Discussion

7:15-7:30             Wrap Up

Businesses have workforce needs and young adults with disabilities and other barriers have the skills and desire to work. Join the discussion to help identify how to make these connections.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Email: jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov

Online: https://promisewi.com/communityconversations/

Call: 1-844-482-4566

Please RSVP by March 4th

March 9, 2016 5:30—7:30 pm Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St.

This project is funded through a cooperative agreement U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant #H418P130003. The contents of this publication do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.