More than 250 attendees were able to connect with employers and interview on the spot
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Underscoring the County’s dedication to combating the nationwide high unemployment rate among people with disabilities, Westchester County Executive George Latimer welcomed job seekers to the Summer 2023 Diverse Abilities Job Fair on Tuesday, July 18. Due to the success of previous Diverse Abilities Job Fairs, the event was moved to the Westchester County Center to accommodate the demand from both job seekers and employers/resource providers.
The day-long hiring event began with an Open House that brought together representatives from approximately 50 employers and resource providers. Pre-registered candidates with disabilities were able to request accommodations needed and schedule individual interviews with employers in the afternoon.
Latimer said: “Westchester County remains dedicated to supporting all of our residents and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have seen tremendous interest from both job seekers and employers to participate in the Diverse Abilities Job Fair, and we were thrilled to have to move the event to a larger location to support that demand.”
Westchester County Office of People with Disabilities Director Evan Latainer said: “Since its inception, the Diverse Abilities Job Fair has provided job seekers an opportunity to showcase their unique skills and meet with employers and resource providers that are dedicated to inclusivity. It was a great day and we look forward to hosting more Job Fairs in the future.”
Westchester County Office of Economic Development Director Bridget Gibbons said: “We are always looking for opportunities to help Westchester County residents find employment, and that includes those with differing abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce is a happier and more productive workforce. The Office of Economic Development will continue to look for and create opportunities to help these individuals find employment in our County.”
Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce Shari Rosen Ascher said: “This was our biggest and most successful Diverse Abilities Job Fair to date, and we are thrilled with the feedback we have been getting from employers and job seekers alike. Connecting individuals with differing abilities with employers and resource providers will help cultivate an even more diverse and inclusive workforce for Westchester County.”
The Diverse Abilities Job Fair is a partnership between the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities and several local organizations.
Participating employers included: Amazon, AppleGreen, Goodwill NY/NJ, New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, Westchester County, Westchester County Airport, and more.
Participating resource providers included: Commission for the Blind, Hearing Loss Association, SPARC, The Arc Westchester, Untapped Solutions (formerly ConConnect), Westchester Independent Living, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Yes, She Can and more.
This job fair saw upwards of 250 attendees.
About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/.