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The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Previous Page    |   Next Page Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD Home Last Updated: November 16, 2014 Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit. The Governor’s Committee on

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The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

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  1. The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  2. The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Connecticut Department of Labor To improve and increase the employment opportunities for qualified people with disabilities • Membership is a representation of state, local organizations, and employers appointed by the Labor Department Commissioner for a one year term • The goal is to develop programs and initiatives for people with disabilities and to address the work force development needs of the individual Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  3. The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Connecticut Department of Labor • Assist with proactive strategies to employ and retain people with disabilities • Assist in expanding the talent pool to your business Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014 Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  4. Current Initiatives • Connecticut Business Leadership Network (CTBLN) • Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) • Start on Success (SOS) Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  5. Connecticut Business Leadership Network • An initiative of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities since 1994 and part of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities since 1999 Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  6. Connecticut Business Leadership Network • Develops programs and initiatives bringing together key state and local organizations and employers to provide the educational and training services needed to assist companies in recruiting job applicants with disabilities Maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  7. Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) • Nationwide initiative of the former President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, now a statewide initiative of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Provides a forum for Connecticut High School students with disabilities to explore their leadership potential Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated: November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  8. Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) • Teaches leadership skills to high school students with disabilities to help them pursue their educational and career goals Provides a forum for Connecticut High School students with disabilities to explore their leadership potential Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  9. Start on Success (SOS) • An initiative under the National Organization on Disability, whichprovides early training and paid work experience for high school students with disabilities Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  10. Start on Success (SOS) • Focuses on urban low-income minority students with disabilities in the workplace • Helps employers and employees without disabilities understand theadvantages of hiring young peoplewith disabilities Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  11. Start on Success (SOS) • Establishes partnerships with students, teachers, parents, service providers, and employers to accomplish these goals Provides early training and paid work experience for students with disabilities Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  12. Hiring Individuals with Disabilities Untapped Labor Pool: 33.2 Million Working Age Adults Have a Disability (2000 U.S. Census) N.O.D. Harris Survey 2004 Previous Page   |   Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  13. Finding Qualified Employees • Specialized Placement Firms • Government Organizations • Community Organizations • College Recruiting Previous Page   |  Next Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

  14. Contact Us • Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 200 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860) 263-6067www.ct.gov/dol Previous Page  | Home Page CTBLN Home Page | Department of Labor Home Page | GCEPD HomeLast Updated:November 16, 2014Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Automation Support Unit

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