The NET & USBLN

1. The NET & USBLN A Model Employment Partnership USBLN Conference

2. Presenters • Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management, Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company • Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens • Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, CSAVR (Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation) USBLN Conference

3. U.S. Business Leadership Network • Beth Butler, Chair of the USBLN • Deb Russell, Vice Chair of the USBLN • Mission of the USBLN • Pillars: Employment, Marketing and Vendoring USBLN Conference

4. USBLN – NET Collaboration • Disability Supplier Diversity Program • United We Serve Campaign - Meals on Wheels • USBLN-NET Joint Training • Supporting BLN - VR Connections at the state and local level • NET Support to USBLN Members - national recruitment and support services • NET Connecting Business Partners to USBLN/BLN Members USBLN Conference

5. To create a “one company” model to serve business customers through a national VR team that specializes in employer development, business consulting and corporate relations. The NET Vision Statement USBLN Conference

6. National VR – Business NetworkThe NET Benefits by customer category: • Businesswill have direct access to the qualified candidates and support services provided by State VR agencies on a national basis. • VR Consumers will have access to national employment opportunities and career development resources. • State VR agencies will have a national system for sharing employment resources, best practices and business connections. USBLN Conference

7. Foundations • Dual Customer • One Company Across 80 Agencies • Single Points of Contact • Sharing Models and Best Practices • Build a Team Around the Business • Work with a Business as a Whole • Relationships, Consistency, Deliverability and Sustainability • National Resources Delivered Locally USBLN Conference

8. Pre-Employment Internships Training HR/Staffing Recruitment & Promotion Benefits & Compensation Retention Supports Employee Advisory Services Accommodations Work Site Assessment Assistive Technology Staff Training Disability Awareness ADA/Employment Laws Diversity Programs EEOC/Affirmative Action Universal Design Contracts Facilities Programs/Services Assistive Technology Information Technology Financial Supports WOTC Barrier Removal Legal & Compliance Labor Relations Policy Development Risk Management Product Development Customer Service Marketing & Outreach The NET:VR Business ServicesDefined by Business Customers USBLN Conference

9. The Business Customer Perspective of The NET • Wachovia: • 2004 NET Vision was cast • Business Spoke & VR Listened • Collaboration = Mutual Benefit • Access to Qualified Experts • Guidance on Accommodation Options • Access to Skilled Talent Pool • Disability Etiquette Training • Outgrow the NET…NEVER!!! USBLN Conference

10. The Business Customer Perspective of The NET • Walgreens • Opportunity to be introduced to NET and VR business representatives • Determination to serve business needs • Tremendous growth of opportunity across country and business lines, example Texas • Future potential – endless USBLN Conference

11. Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company 704.383.5074 Beth.butler@wachovia.com Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services Walgreens(847) 527-5385 voice deb.russell@walgreens.com Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business RelationsCouncil of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) 206.999.9455 Kwest-evans@rehabnetwork.org Contact Information USBLN Conference