The FREE (Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.) “Talent Connection” Job Expo will offer men and women an opportunity to discuss their skills and abilities with recruiters from key businesses on Long Island. Hundreds of job candidates with experience in administrative, clerical, skilled and semi-skilled work as well as supportive roles in retail, service and other industries will be in attendance.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the contributions of Americans with disabilities to both our workforce and society. During the month of October we pay tribute to the accomplishments of these individuals and recognize the value they bring to employment. People who are differently abled offer unlimited talent to employers and have an extreme level of loyalty. Officials hope that the FREE “Talent Connection” Job Expo will create an environment that welcomes these individuals, and provides a range of employment choices to build strong workers and stronger communities.
Keynotes 9:30am-10:30am
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Richard Hochroth, Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC), Abilities, Inc., “The Impact of Employment on Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities”
Susin Packert, Director of Placement, ACCES-VR, Suffolk County (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation)
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11:00 am - Introduction and Opening Remarks
Robert S. Budd, CEO, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Edward P. Mangano, Nassau County Executive
William Weitzman, Commissioner of Labor, Nassau County
Robert W. Dow, Jr., Commissioner of Labor, Suffolk County
200+ Differently Abled Jobseekers from Nassau and Suffolk Counties
About Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) - FREE, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits more than 3,000 individuals with different abilities or behavioral health needs or traumatic brain injury and their families each year on Long Island. Its mission is to help individuals of all abilities to realize their full potential and prevail over life’s challenges. FREE’s broad spectrum of services encourages individuals to share their gifts and talents as contributing members of the community. For more information, please call 516-870-1622 or visit www.familyres.org
