Alliance Templates
Alliances are based on formal agreements developed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the potential
Template for Drafting an Alliance
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE [ORGANIZATION NAME(S)]
[The opening paragraph and overall goals may be modified to reflect the specifics of the Alliance but in general should fit this model.]
The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and <Organization Name(s)> recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to promote the employment of people with disabilities. ODEP and <Organization Name(s)> hereby form an Alliance to provide <Organization(s)> members and others with information, guidance, and access to resources that will help them to recruit, hire, and advance workers with disabilities. In developing this Alliance, ODEP and <Organization Name(s)> recognize that ODEP and <Organization Name(s)> [stakeholders, members, leadership, customers] are an integral part of this national effort.
[The goals and objectives listed below are broken out by standard goal types (training and education; outreach and communication; and promoting the national dialogue on advancing the employment of people with disabilities). To the extent possible, they should contain specifics. In addition, they may be customized to fit the circumstances. Delete any that do not apply.]
ODEP and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming the type of training and its communication venue (staff development courses, internet/intranet information, for example.]
- Work with ODEP to disseminate training and education materials to [staff/members] on issues of concern in order to advance recruitment and employment of job candidates with disabilities.
- Work with ODEP to disseminate and share effective disability employment practices and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
- Work with ODEP to provide expertise on key industry issues as they pertain to the employment of people with disabilities.
ODEP and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming specific conferences to attend or the audience(s) to be reached.]
- Work with ODEP to provide expertise in developing information on advancement of employment of people with disabilities, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and ODEP’s and the <Organization’s> Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at ODEP or <Organization(s)> conferences, local meetings, or other <specify> events.
- Share information among ODEP personnel and industry diversity and EEO professionals regarding <Organization(s)> best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by <Organization(s)> and through ODEP- or <Organization(s)>-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on <specify issue, industry, or audience> that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
ODEP and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following technical assistance goals:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming specific strategies to be conducted or the audience(s) to be reached.]
- Work with ODEP to identify, document and disseminate effective employer policies and practices to members/employees/other employers.
- Work with ODEP to identify activities that demonstrate, evaluate or replicate model disability employment strategies.
- Work with ODEP to identify employment issues of concern to which the Alliance should direct particular attention and resources.
- Work with ODEP to promote ODEP-funded technical assistance services, such as the Job Accommodation Network and the Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network.
ODEP and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on the employment and advancement of people with disabilities:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming specific studies to be conducted or the audience(s) to be reached.]
- Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to the advancement of employment for people with disabilities whenever <Organization(s)> leaders address groups.
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of employing people with disabilities and publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on <specify> issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace on recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting people with disabilities.
ODEP’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with ODEP for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on the employment of people with disabilities. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both ODEP and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, ODEP is not endorsing any products or services of that party; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting particular products or services of any party.
[The implementation paragraph, below, may be modified by adding or deleting Directorates or offices to be represented on the team, according to the specific objectives, strategies, or issues to be addressed under the Alliance.]
An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. Team members will include representatives of ODEP’s Policy Teams, Education & Outreach Division, and any other appropriate offices.
This agreement will remain in effect for <two years/or specify mutually agreed upon period>. <specify: Either/Any> signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of <specify: both/all> signatories.
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<Name> Date <Name> Date
Assistant Secretary <Title>
Office of Disability <Organization Name>
Employment Policy
Template for Drafting a Renewal Alliance Agreement
RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE [ORGANIZATION NAME(S)]
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the [Organization Name(s)] hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on [original date]. ODEP and [Organization] continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to advance the employment opportunities of people with disabilities. ODEP and [Organization] remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace disability practices.
ODEP's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with ODEP for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on the recruitment, hiring, advancing and retaining workers with disabilities. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both ODEP and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, ODEP is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.
In addition, the implementation team will continue to meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.
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