​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 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

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

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 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 

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
  

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.

1. On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Frontline will be hosting a webinar on job and internship opportunities for students and recent graduates.
The virtual event will feature an overview of Frontline positions, including: Border Patrol Agent, CBP Officer, Air Interdiction Agent, Marine Interdiction Agent, Aviation Enforcement Agent, and Agriculture Specialist. Presenters will provide an overview of the application and hiring process, and a panel of CBP Frontline experts will answer live questions from webinar participants. Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBPfrontline

2. The DHS Office of Academic Engagement launched a Recruitment Listserv specifically for students and recent graduates. Each month subscribers will receive updates on job and internship opportunities, Q&A with DHS employees, opportunities to tour DHS facilities, upcoming webinars, and more. 
Please subscribe here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OAE_Recruitment_GovDelivery_Sign-up
We encourage all who are applicable to apply!

DREAM's Mentor Monday series this Spring is all about Career and Work.

Students - join this free online mentoring opportunity to learn about leveraging the ADA and accommodations, managing the job hunt, and starting a new job.

The first one is this Monday, March 12th! All of the details can be found at the DREAM Mentor Monday page.