It’s October and ODEP is at the World Series ODEP’s PITCH (Proving Individuals with Talent Can Help) just keeps expanding! As part of PITCH’s relationship with Major League Baseball, the 2008 World Series Program includes a full page ad. Jim Abbott is also continuing his informative interviews in cities throughout America. | ||||||||
What's the number one skill small businesses should seek in new hires? According to successful entrepreneur and business owner Joyce Bender, it's flexibility. As President and CEO of a technology consulting firm, Ms. Bender knows first hand the traits associated with success in today's rapidly-changing workplace. Otherwise, she wouldn't be in business. |
September marks the anniversary of one of the most inspirational moments in sports history: Jim Abbott’s no- hitter. In 1993 the world stopped and took notice of this talented one-handed pitcher. Now, 15 years later, Jim is partnering with the Department of Labor to raise awareness about the talents of people with disabilities. In Jim’s view, "It’s similar to how coaches looked at me when I was growing up, to see what I could do and not what I couldn’t."
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Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team - October 2008 Denise F – Recruiting through EARN Yields Excellent Match for Federal Agency: A Jobseeker with a Disability Returns to Work Denise F. had an 18-year career in the federal government as an administrative professional when the unexpected happened. She fell down a flight of stairs and injured her hip, resulting in chronic pain and limited mobility. Suddenly, she was a person with a disability. |
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