Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to promote employment inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities.
Do you want to feel more prepared and confident in your next job interview? Learn how to ace your next interview! Outline In this workshop you will: Learn how to prepare for a successful interview Practice interviewing (mock interviews) Learn the different types of interviews and questions Discuss how to answer questions Learn interview dos […]
Workplace Accommodation(s): what is it and how do you ask for it? In this workshop we will empower you! Practical knowledge of how to write and communicate your workplace accommodation requirements. Outline In this workshop you will: Learn when and how to disclose a disability/health condition to an employer Talk about workplace accommodation(s) and what […]
Searching for employment can be a daunting task if you do not possess the right tools. Outline In this workshop you will: Overcome barriers and job search effectively using the open and hidden markets by creating an open mind and a customized strategy Submit applications correctly and helpful tips for online and in person applications […]
Understand the importance of career planning and the best way to create an effective plan! Outline In this workshop you will: Discover the 5 steps to career planning Learn the importance of self-awareness in career planning and how to be self-aware Learn about the different characteristics of career paths A growth mindset vs a fixed […]
Learn about different resume styles and the importance of a resume and cover letter for every job posting! Outline In this workshop you will: Learn about resume styles and how to write an effective, targeted resume and cover letter Know and understand what needs to be in a cover letter and resume for every job […]
Confidence and Self-Esteem: Self-esteem and self-confidence overlap, but they are different. Self esteem refers to whether you appreciate and value yourself. Your self-esteem develops and changes as a result of your life experiences and interactions with other people. Self-confidence is your belief in yourself and your abilities. Outline In this workshop you will: 1. Learn […]
Light It Up! For NDEAM® is the main event of ODEN’s annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) campaign. On October 19th, 2023 (at dusk, local time), you can get involved by “lighting up” your business, landmark, agency and/or organization purple and blue to spotlight the many contributions Persons with Disabilities/Health Conditions make to the economy and […]
Jobseekers put so much hard work and thought into finding employment, they often overlook an important step along their journey: maintaining their employment! Outline In this workshop you will: Discuss the benefits of maintaining employment Discuss the contributing factors to maintaining employment Define Workplace Culture and its significant role regarding employment maintenance Define Emotional intelligence […]
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Other Attributes (SKAO’s) all play a key role in helping you find the employment opportunity that is right for you! Plus weeding out the jobs that aren’t. Outline In this workshop you will learn: Understand and define the difference between Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Other Attributes (SKAO’s) Determine your own SKAO’s, […]
Do you want to feel more prepared and confident in your next job interview? Learn how to ace your next interview! Outline In this workshop you will: Learn how to prepare for a successful interview Practice interviewing (mock interviews) Learn the different types of interviews and questions Discuss how to answer questions Learn interview dos […]
