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December 2016 Issue of TennesseWorks
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December 2016 Issue of TennesseWorks
DOJ Statement on Integration
A couple of weeks ago, we included an entry in Open Line about how the United States Department of Justice issued guidance about the application of Title II and Olmstead to employment. Why is the DOJ's statement on integration important? For the answer to this and other questions, read this recent post from TennesseeWorks guest blogger Dr. Lynnette Henderson.
Rutherford County Community Conversation
TennesseeWorks is partnering with EmpowerTN to host a Community Conversation on November 29, which is a free event for people with disabilities and will focus on the topic of independent living.
When: Tuesday, November 29th, 6:00-8:30pm
Where: 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Registration: empowerrutherford.splashthat.com
Upcoming State of Tennessee Employment Consortium Meeting
The next STEC meeting is set for June 7 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at One Cannon Way in Nashville. DIDD will provide an update regarding the Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program and TennesseeWorks will share resources that will lead to competitive integrated employment outcomes. Additionally, TennCare will provide an overview of the Employment and Community First CHOICES program that will begin on July 1. Vocational Rehabilitation will be present to talk about the Pre-Employment Transition Service component of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. For questions please contact Amy Gonzalez, State Director of Employment and Day Services at [email protected].
CapABILITY Career Expo
TennesseeWorks and the Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management are partnering for a CapABILITY Career Expo on May 25 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. There’s no cost for job seekers to attend, but you do need to register at this link. If you are an employer interested in attending, you can find more information at this link.