QWE Practice Guideline: 311 – Develop relationships with local organizations and the business community to provide opportunities for enhancing skills development and employment

Target group: Any employer seeking opportunities to recruit and hire individuals with disabilities

Practice Summary

The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides a variety of resources employers can access to improve their options for recruiting and hiring individuals with disabilities.

Practice Implementation

• Recruiting individuals with disabilities requires identifying applicants with the best skills and attributes as well as ensuring the recruiting process is accessible. The following resources offer employers ways to ensure they are set up for successful recruitment and more detailed information can be found at Department of Labor - Building an Inclusive Workforce Reference Guide
  • Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
  • Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
  • American Job Centers
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
  • Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT)
  • TalentWorks
  • Inclusive Internship Programs

Outcomes

• Employers that recruit and retain employees with disabilities expand their pool of talent, skills, and creative business solutions. Employers also benefit from an increase in diverse perspectives.

NPA: Office of Disability Employment Policy
Location: Washington, DC
Date Submitted: 2022
Website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep

Resources: Quality Work Environment Workbook