Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct 04, 2024
WSRCA Team
CEDAR PARK, Texas ⎯ Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the nonprofit community partnership delivering innovative and sustainable workforce development solutions to empower the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, is proud to announce its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. This annual observance aims to educate the public about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
In recognition of NDEAM, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has organized a series of events throughout the month to uplift job seekers with disabilities and guide employers toward inclusivity.
Upcoming Events:
- NDEAM All Area Job Fairs: WSRCA will host a series of job fairs specifically designed to connect job seekers with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities. These events will take place at various locations, including Bastrop, Round Rock, San Marcos, and Burnet, TX. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Employers can sign up for a free table at businessservices@ruralcapital.net. For event details, view the WSRCA Calendar.
- LinkedIn Live: Recruiting People with Disabilities: Join WSRCA on Thursday, October 10th, at 11:30 AM CST for an engaging LinkedIn Live event in partnership with Peak Performers, a nonprofit staffing agency focused on individuals with disabilities. This session will discuss practical strategies for recruiting people with disabilities. Register here: LinkedIn Live.
- 2024 Texas HireAbility Capital Area Job Fair: Hosted by Workforce Solutions Capital Area, this event connects employers with quality candidates who can enhance the workforce. It is free and open to the public. Job seekers can register here: Job Seeker Registration. Employers can sign up for a free table here: Vendor Registration.
“WSRCA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce and empowering individuals with disabilities,” said Paul Fletcher, CEO of WSRCA. “Through these initiatives, we aim to create opportunities and raise awareness within our community.”
Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and promote its messages—during October and throughout the year—by visiting dol.gov/NDEAM. Visit our NDEAM blog, for latest updates.
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About WSRCA:
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area is a nonprofit community partnership providing no-cost recruitment, employment services, and early-learning child care tuition scholarships to empower businesses, employers, and job seekers in the Rural Capital Area of Central Texas. This nine-county region includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties. For more details on WSRCA and the services it offers, visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com.
