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ODEP News Release: [06/29/2006]
Contact Name: Peter
Hong Phone Number: (202) 693-4676 Release Number: 06-1068-NAT
Labor Department Program Places More Than 300
Students, Graduates in Government and Private Sector Jobs
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce
Recruitment Program (WRP) has placed more than 300 qualified college students
and recent graduates with disabilities in summer positions. The placements were
made through a free database of 1,900 candidates seeking summer and full-time
employment that was distributed on a compact disc this past spring to public
and private sector employers.
The Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and
the Department of Defense jointly sponsor the WRP. This year, the program
celebrates its 11th year of helping public and private sector employers meet
their staffing needs and diversity goals.
"We are very proud of the success we have had with the Workforce
Recruitment Program, as a number of those hired have found permanent jobs and
careers," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This program is an
example of what is possible if agencies work together on programs that benefit
the nation as well as the people participating."
Using the complimentary database, employers can search from a pool of
pre-screened students and recent graduates who have skills in a broad range of
areas including computer science, business, public relations, science,
engineering, law, and office administration. Searches generate candidate
profiles, academic and demographic data, and contact information for students
from more than 200 colleges and universities in over 45 states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
"The Workforce Recruitment Program offers employers an excellent source
of well-educated and skilled job candidates who are ready to get to work and
explore real career options," said Roy Grizzard, assistant secretary of labor
for the Office of Disability Employment Policy.
To request a copy of the CD-ROM, send your name, company name, address
and phone number to wrp@dol.gov or call ODEP
at (202) 693-7880.
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