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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