Accomplished. Motivated. Determined. These are the people seeking meaningful work who we meet every day at ERI. They also have a disability. How can each of us contribute to a world where every person has the ability to live a full, active life at work, home, and in their communities? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This is an …
Job Search Tools and Resources
They say “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” If you have a disability and are thinking about getting a job, a thousand miles is an overwhelming thought. But don’t give up. Here are some great first steps to help you on your journey. Getting Started “Is work right for me? Where do I even begin?” …
Anyone Can Work: An Introduction to Customized Employment
Anyone can work. That is a fact and the foundation for customized employment. What Is Customized Employment?Customized employment is a strategy for connecting job seekers and employers. It works for job seekers who have a disability and have experienced challenges gaining employment through traditional ways. It also works for employers with unmet business needs that can be met through unconventional …
12 Key Skills for Workplace Success
What are employers looking for in a good employee? Someone who knows how to do everything their job requires? Not necessarily. Most employers are looking to hire friendly people who have a good work ethic and who are polite, optimistic, and cooperative. This is because it is easier for employers to teach someone a specific skill, for example, how to use …
3 Things Every Job Seeker Can Do to Increase Diversity
The most innovative companies today are scrambling to understand and master diversity in their recruitment efforts. Diversity is complex, but the positive impact that a diverse workforce can have on productivity and morale is very clear. Living with a physical disability, I grew up believing that my physical limitations would be a challenge to achieving a successful professional life. My …
Here and Now, 3 Years and Counting…
Three years ago Anna joined ERI as an Employment Counselor. Since then she has been a source of support to her customers with physical disabilities as they’ve worked to establish and achieve their personal and professional goals. She’s also been a joy to work with. Her thoughtful approach to providing service at the highest level, offhand sense of humor, and …