MORNING ON THE JOB
It's just three hours of time that can impact a life forever!
The Hire Ability Day Morning On The Job is a great way to find out how someone with developmental disabilities might be able to work in your business.
October 18, 2007 was the last Morning On The Job experience and luncheon. You can be a part of the excitement in 2008.Tap into a new source of productivity, efficiency, creativity and loyalty.
Employers
- Over 100 employers attended the Hire Ability Day luncheon at The Davenport Hotel in October 2007.
- 20 employers welcomed participants to their business for the Morning On The Job experiences. They included:
Auntie's Bookstore
Banner Bank
Camp Chevrolet
Community Colleges of Spokane Fleet
Empire Enterprises
Farm Credit Services
Kohl's
Macy's
Mr Carwash 5-mile
Nordstrom
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Northwest Seed and Pet
Red Lion Hotels
REI
Spokane Public Schools
The Reclothery
The Service Station
Tomlinson Black
Vintage Rabbit
Washington State Department of Transportation
Whitworth University
Zeus Communications
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Participants
- 24 individuals with diverse work skills participated in the Morning On The Job experience.
- 66 individuals with a disability attended the luncheon.
- 250 business leaders, employers, employees, supporters and individuals with developmental disabilities attended the Hire Ability Day luncheon at The Davenport Hotel.
- Special guests included event chairpersons Jeff and Julia Postlewait, owners of Rocket Bakery, County Commissioner Phil Harris and local legislative representatives.
- Keynote speaker Bret Stewart from Centertwist Inc., Auntie Anne's Pretzles talked about his experience in hiring persons with developmental disabilities.
Opportunity
We're seeking businesses to host a Morning On The Job experience for one or more individuals with a developmental disability on the morning of October 21,2008. Participants will meet your employees and learn about projects or jobs suited to their skills. Participants will be appropriately matched to your workplace and accompanied by a job coach. The experience will last two to three hours.
Click here to view some of the businesses who value developmental diversity at work.
How to get involved
Just contact us at least 1 month before the event and we'll put you in touch with candidates and job coaches.
Dress up and enjoy!
The best part about Morning On The Job is that after a great experience with a potential new employee; you will enjoy a great lunch at The Davenport Hotel. At 11:30 join us for a complimentary luncheon where participants of Morning On The Job, along with business and community leaders will celebrate the power of developmental diversity in our community.
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