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Two additional Research Briefs on Students and Employment from NCCSD

5/13/2019

We are pleased to publish two more Research Briefs related to college students with disabilities and their employment.

In Career Development Needs and Models of Support Kate Pillette of Northeastern University reviews the literature related to the career development needs of college students with disabilities. Her brief highlights exemplary career support models and offers recommendations for best practices in maximizing positive employment outcomes for persons with disabilities.

Jay Feldman of RTI International’s Center for the Evaluation and Study of Educational Equity examines research-based, and promising practices in providing support and training for college students with mental health disabilities in Career Development for College Students with Mental Health Disabilities.

Both are available at the NCCSD Research Brief page: http://www.nccsdonline.org/research-briefs.html

nTIDE Lunch & Learn Webinars on Employment

4/5/2019

Join free live webinars, and view recorded ones about National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE), a project of the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD) in partnership with Kessler Foundation

https://researchondisability.org/home/ntide

New Research Brief! Students with Disabilities and Post-College Employment: How Much Do We Know?

3/29/2019

The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) at the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) is pleased to announce the publication of a new research brief.

This Brief shares the career development and employment landscape for disabled students along with recommendations and strategies for college professionals to improve services. Please share with your networks.

Students with Disabilities and Post-College Employment: How Much Do We Know?
By Elizabeth Kutscher, Lauren Naples, and Maxine Freund

Available at http://www.nccsdonline.org/research-briefs.html in Word and PDF formats

LIME Connect - Career Resource for You

2/12/2019

Lime Connect is a global not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that's rebranding disability through achievement. We do that by attracting, preparing, and connecting high potential university students and professionals - including veterans - who happen to have all types of disabilities for scholarships, internships, The Lime Connect Fellowship Program, and full time careers with our corporate partners - the world's leading corporations.
We are breaking stereotypes and leading companies of every size, industry, and location to understand the importance of, and fully value, the talent and strengths that employees with disabilities bring to the workplace.

Alyssa Menard
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Lime Connect, Inc.
590 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10022
845.642.4065 cell
alyssa.menard@limeconnect.com

JAN ENEWS Newsletter

1/17/2019

Here's the first Job Accommodation Network ENews Newsletter for 2019. Helpful information for employers and employees. You can subscribe to the newsletter at: https://askjan.org/newsletters/2019/ENews-V17-I1-cfm.cfm

From DisabilityScoop: Dept of Education to propose changes to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

1/15/2019

The Trump Administration is eyeing changes to the Obama-era WIOA which will impact disabled workers.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/01/14/feds-weigh-changes-work-rules/25876/

National Industries for the Blind Virtual Career Event - Jan 17, 2019

1/10/2019

National Industries for the BlindVirtual Event Open to Legally Blind Jobseekers along with Veterans & their Spouses interested in full-time positions in Contract Management Support (CMS). Learn about these career opportunities with upward mobility.
Event Date: January 17th, 11 am-2 pm Eastern
Register at CareerEco.com/Register/NIB
Registration Instructions for Screen Readers
List of Participating Agencies/Employers: CareerEco.com/Details/NIB
For more information: 770-980-0088 or NIB@CareerEco.com
Free Event. Attend the Fair from Anywhere.
What Other Jobseekers Have Said About Prior Virtual Career Fairs:

"Virtual fairs give people who are blind control & confidence."
"I am optimistic about getting the job."
"I would definitely participate in future career fairs. I enjoy the ability to participate online."

We look forward to having you join us for the event. Be sure to register as soon as possible.

Event Hosted by National Industries for the Blind

Jobs with the US Fish and Wildlife Service

11/28/2018

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Below are positions with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted November 9 - 13, 2018.
To view the complete list of positions currently available with FWS visit www.fws.gov/ humancapital/.
You may also view listings and links on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ USFWSJobs.

Fish Biologist http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516681300 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 2     vacancies - Bozeman, Montana Salary: $61,218.00 to $79,586.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-0482-11 Open Period: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public, Veterans

Range Technician http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516713100 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $16.00 to $20.80 / Per Hour Series and Grade: GS-0455-5 Open Period: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Position Information: Multiple Appointment Types - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Fire Logistics Dispatcher
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516401700 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $14.30 to $16.00 / Per Hour Series and Grade: GS-2151-04/05 Open Period: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Position Information: The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position. - These are full-time competitive service temporary seasonal positions; Not to Exceed 6 months. Who May Apply: Competitive service, Open to the public

Engineering Equipment Operator http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516438600 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1     vacancies - Ruby Valley, Nevada Salary: $25.39 to $29.63 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WG-5716-10 Open Period: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Monday, November 26, 2018 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516630200 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $41,304.00 to $59,669.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-0404-6/7 Open Period: Friday, November 9, 2018 to Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Position Information: 1039 hours - Full-Time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public, Veterans

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516631700 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $33,120.00 to $48,174.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-0404-4/5 Open Period: Friday, November 9, 2018 to Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Position Information: 1039 hours - Full-Time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public, Veterans

Range Technician (Invasive Species) http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516299100 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1     vacancies - Commerce City, Colorado Salary: $17.40 to $22.62 / Per Hour Series and Grade: GS-0455-5 Open Period: Friday, November 9, 2018 to Thursday, November 22, 2018 Position Information: Multiple Appointment Types - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public

Maintenance Mechanic http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516570200 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy - Dexter, New Mexico Salary: $23.40 to $27.31 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WG-4749-10 Open Period: Friday, November 9, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public

Maintenance Mechanic http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516570300 Department: Department of the Interior Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy - Dexter, New Mexico Salary: $23.40 to $27.31 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WG-4749-10 Open Period: Friday, November 9, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public

Cyber Security Jobs for Student Veterans

9/6/2018

Are you a veteran interested in a career in cyber security? Or a student veteran or recent graduate looking for a development position?

If so, Vets-to-Feds has cyber careers available for you!

Check out the flyer at:

Vets2Feds+Cyber+Careers_Apply+Now_v1-LIVE+LINK.pdf

Free Webinar on the Workforce Recruitment Program - Connecting Disabled Students to Federal Internships and Full-time Jobs

5/17/2018

AHEAD's Career Planning Special Interest Group (SIG) is partnering with the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) to offer a FREE webinar:
The Workforce Recruitment Program
- Connecting Students with Disabilities to Federal Internships and Fulltime Jobs

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
2:30-3:30pm Eastern | 1:30-2:30pm Central | 12:30-1:30pm Mountain | 11:30-12:30pm Pacific

Find out how your college or university can provide opportunities for students with disabilities to gain valuable interviewing experience and identify potential employment opportunities though the Workforce Recruitment Program. The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. (Live Captioning will be available)

To reserve your space to participate, please register at the US Department of Labor event page. Space is limited to the first 200 registrants.