Employment
Developing “Soft Skills”
I entered the workforce as many do after my 16th birthday. I wanted spending money and to begin saving for college and took my first job weeding peppermint fields. I was on a crew with seasoned and experienced women who spent the summer educating me about the world of work. Teamwork, dependability, attitude and communication…
Read MoreLabor Force Participation for Individuals with a Disability
In a thriving economy unemployment is low, labor force participation is high and those who want a job can have a job, unless you are an individual with a disability. Even though the unemployment rate is dropping for people with disabilities, it is still twice that of the general population. Hiring a person with a…
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