Here is today's KCDC Disability News message for today. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Martha
Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)
[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov
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Job Vacancy Announcements
For Immediate Release:
January 20, 2023
Governor Kelly Announces First Virtual
Job Fair of 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and will highlight employment opportunities within many of the state’s 98 government agencies. There are close to 900 job openings in state government across Kansas.
“Filling our state agencies with talented and skilled employees is increasingly important,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We need to ensure our state agencies have the necessary workforce to advance the programs and services we offer to Kansans.”
Registration is required in order to participate in the event, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Job Fair portal features a Job Seeker Training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview that day.
“Our agencies are primed and ready to hire top talent to fill open jobs across the state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Commerce alone has 30 job opportunities available and we are seeking motivated individuals ready to join our winning team.”
KANSASWORKS links businesses, jobseekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs. Workforce development teams are dedicated to providing assistance with the job search process, creating effective resumes, job training, job placement and more. These centers are ready and available to assist anyone looking for employment with the necessary tools to finding good paying occupations.
Candidates can participate via any digital device. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.
Click here to register for the January 25 Virtual Job Fair.
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Contact:
Cassie Nichols
[email protected]
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posed new job vacancies on their website. Please feel free to share.
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CVS has several full-time, part-time and fully remote opportunities in several career areas. Check out their website for details.
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A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Youth and Families Training
The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is excited to announce the release of "A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment." This is a new curriculum and training for youth and families and is being funded by the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council.
Training participants will engage in an interactive learning experience that includes six one-hour virtual training sessions with additional one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Participants will complete a pre and post-course survey to assess knowledge gained from this training opportunity. Our experienced and engaging instructors will be available throughout the course to support participants in navigating the training and achieving course objectives.
Training Purpose: To deliver a statewide training curriculum that educates youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families/care providers about Employment First, about the possibilities, processes, potential services, systems navigation, and strategies for securing work.
Training Topics:
• What Employment First is.
• What skills are needed to get employment.
• How employment fits into the education process.
• How managing health impacts employment.
• The services and agencies that can help in obtaining employment.
• How employment may impact Social Security benefits.
There are separate tracks for youth and families that cover all six modules.
Our Target Audience:
Youth with I/DD between the ages of 14 and 21 and their family members inclusive of both urban and rural areas.
Cost of Training: Free
Please reach out to Dr. Tiffany Cron at [email protected] if you have questions or need support to submit your registration.
YOUTH Track Training Schedule: (Mountain Time)
Listed below are the dates/times for each day of training.
• Day 1: Monday, 2/6 from 5:30-6:30pm
• Day 2: Wednesday, 2/8 from 5:30-6:30pm
• Day 3: Thursday, 2/9 from 5:30-6:30pm
• Day 4: Monday, 2/13 from 5:30-6:30pm
• Day 5: Wednesday, 2/15 from 5:30-6:30pm
• Day 6: Thursday, 2/16 from 5:30-6:30pm
Register Here for A Brighter Future YOUTH Training
FAMILY Track Training Schedule: (Mountain Time)
Listed below are the dates/times for each day of training.
• Day 1: Monday, 2/6 from 6:30-7:30pm
• Day 2: Wednesday, 2/8 from 6:30-7:30pm
• Day 3: Thursday, 2/9 from 6:30-7:30pm
• Day 4: Monday, 2/13 from 6:30-7:30pm
• Day 5: Wednesday, 2/15 from 6:30-7:30pm
• Day 6: Thursday, 2/16 from 6:30-7:30pm
Register Here for A Brighter Future FAMILY Training
Access and share our flyer for the A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Youth and Families Training here.
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Our mailing address is:
13121 E 17th Ave, C234
Aurora, CO 80045
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