Special Emphasis Programs
Special Emphasis Programs address the unique concerns of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in achieving equal opportunity in all employment and program delivery activities. Special Emphasis Programs identify and assist in the removal of discriminatory practices and procedures and other barriers to equal opportunity. The programs also continually improve the hiring, training, retention, and promotion opportunities for all qualified individuals, sponsor special observance activities, conduct diversity training, and assist management in ensuring a highly skilled and diverse work force.
Three Special Emphasis Programs required by regulation are the Federal Women's Program, Hispanic Employment Program, and the Disability Employment Program
Observances
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday: January
National Black History Month: February
National Women's History Month: March
Holocaust Remembrance Day: April or May
Asian/Pacific Islander History Month: May
Older Americans Month: May
Gay Pride Month: June
Women's Equality Day: August
National Hispanic Heritage Month: September
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October
Native American/Alaskan Native Heritage Month: November