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Hiring College Students with Disabilities—Innovative Strategies Hiring College Students with Disabilities— Innovative Strategies for Success Presenters: Ann Macheledt (Minnesota Business Leadership Network) Tom Lynch (MN AHEAD) Dawn Kirchner (Mayo Clinic) Anastasia Damyan (Mentee) Kathleen McDowell (Reverse Job Fair Candidate) Welcome & Introductions • Introduce yourself and where you are from • Take 5 minutes to discuss with someone at your table the following question: What are some of the key challenges in recruiting college students with disabilities? Why are we here? Qualified individuals with disabilities are often an untapped market. In 2016, the US Department of Labor statistics reported: ▪ Labor Force Participation rate for people with disabilities was 20.4% (68.4% for those w/o disabilities) ▪ Unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities was 10.2% (4.7% for people w/o disabilities) ▪ 37% of MN college graduates with disabilities were not participating in the labor force This issue connected strongly with MNBLN’s mission and the D&I goals of our members. Minnesota Business Leadership Network (MNBLN) & Its Partners Intro to MNBLN • Began in 2000, certified as a 501c3 in 2003 • Mission: An employer led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled candidates with disabilities. Intro to MNBLN • An affiliate of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) • Our mentoring program was modeled after USBLN's Rising Leaders Mentoring Program. • MN AHEAD was a collaborating partner in developing and implementing our Career Connections Mentoring Program. MNBLN Members Business Members • Large, medium and small • Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE) • Governmental entities Providers • Community organizations and nonprofits • Governmental entities and academic institutions For more information go to www.mnbln.org MNBLN Career Connections Mentoring Program Our Mentoring Program Emphasis • Career readiness • Creating the pipeline for business • Growing the knowledge for both individuals- mentors and mentees • Everyone is on their own journey to discover work that is meaningful and aligns with their values. Mentoring Program Structure & Model • 3 month program, February - May • Programming included: ▪ 2 mentoring contacts per month ▪ Webinars (Kick Off and Disability Disclosure Training) ▪ Email communication with TED Talk recordings, resume and networking resources ▪ Engagement in MNBLN Member Meetings and other disability related outside events • Coordinator provided monthly follow up Mentee Program Eligibility • Individuals with disabilities 18 and older meeting one of the following criteria: ▪ Enrolled in college ▪ Participating in a training or certificate program ▪ Recent graduate • Mentees were required to: ▪ Commit to 4-6 hours a month to the mentoring experience ▪ Provide a reference check Mentor Program Eligibility • MNBLN member employers (as a priority) and non-member employers that MNBLN had connections with • Mentors were required to: ▪ Commit to 4-6 hours a month to the mentoring experience ▪ Complete a background check and obtain company support for their participation Mentee Application Key Questions • What are your career aspirations? • What do you hope to get out of this mentoring program and experience? • What areas are most important for your mentoring experience? • What three soft skills would you like to strengthen? Mentor Application Key Questions • How will mentoring help you reach your personal/professional goals? • Tell us your confidence rating in specific mentoring areas • Preferred major/program/industry or field of mentee match • What types of jobs or skills are needed within your company? Pair Matching Considerations • 18 participants, 9 mentor/mentee pairs • Factors/considerations involved in the matching of pairs: Field of study/Industry worked Goal areas of mentees/areas of expertise and confidence level in mentoring areas Availability Preferences Job availability at company Businesses & School Represented • Businesses involved • Schools represented Minnesota Association on Higher Education and Disability (MN AHEAD) www.ahead.org • Provides support and education to professionals working with secondary and post-secondary students with disabilities • Members: disability resource professionals, student affairs personnel, ADA coordinators, diversity officers, AT/IT staff, faculty and other colleagues invested in higher education MN AHEAD Perspective • Cornell Disability Statistics • MNBLN’s Career Connections Mentoring Program bridges the gap for students. Mentor Perspective Mentor Perspective Key elements of the program • Structure - Beginning & End • Education • Built in support • Clear expectations/Goal of the program • Celebrate successes Mentor Perspective Mentor Perspective Lessons learned • Your career pathway has value • Listen more and ask questions • You may need to move slow to go fast • Opening doors can lead to inspiration Mentee Perspective-Anastasia Commitment + Engagement = Career Success Mentee Perspective-Anastasia Lessons learned • Seeking an employer that aligns with my values • Improving soft skills by practicing in a safe space • Self-advocacy in a work setting • Goal setting • Identifying strengths by self-reflection Mentoring Program Results • 16 individuals total completed the program--8 mentees • Post program, mentees reported the following results: 4 full time 3 in school or looking for work 1 part time Mentoring Program Results •Anastasia - Leadership Justice Program in Connecticut, full time •Jillian - Goodwill Easter Seals, full time •Greg - State of MN, full time •Katherine - PCA part-time, expected to finish school in December or May •Katy - K-12 schools, substitute teaching, full time Mentoring Program Results •Madison - sophomore, pre-med •Christine – no specific employer at the time, but was involved in politics/advocacy work •Christina - planned to finish school in May, was looking for internship opportunities, extended her meetings with her mentor over the summer What was most valuable? Mentee “The MNBLN's Mentorship Program gave me the opportunity to see what the work environment was like in the real world, especially when presented with accommodations. What I have learned during this mentorship will continue to be referenced when I apply to graduate school and various careers in the future - this is definitely one of the best decisions I have made in my college career!” What was most valuable? Mentor “It gave me the opportunity to connect not only with a candidate with a disability but also connect with a young, new college grad that is just beginning the start of their adult life. It was an honor to be part of that and help get her started on her life's journey.” Note: Additional information and mentoring video can be found at www.mnbln.org Reverse Job Fair 3 Words to Describe Yourself • Write down 3 words to describe yourself or 3 words that others might use to describe you • Take 5 minutes to discuss with someone at your table. How did that feel? Was it hard or easy? Audience Polling • How many of you have participated in or attended a Reverse Job Fair before? • What was it like or what do you think this type of job fair involves? Reverse Job Fair • The Reverse Job Fair (RJF), in essence, flips the table and allows the job seeker (student) to create a display and presentation to showcase their talents, interests and skills. https://idaholabor.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/post-falls-reverse-job-fair-2013.jpg RJF Benefits For Individuals • Career readiness skill building & networking • Candidate in the driver’s seat • Personalized way to showcase skills Candidate and abilities • Strengths presented in visual ways • Employer insight and feedback for creative career connections RJF Benefits For Employers • Access to diverse qualified candidates • Increased quality face time • Creative ways to learn about an Employer individual & connect based on values • Opportunity to match individuals to careers based on strengths Reverse Job Fair Prep • One 2 hour hands-on training • Homework: Create a poster board and 30 second elevator speech for MNBLN Disability Inclusion Summit & Career Fair Poster Board Questions Poster board should answer the questions: • Who you are • What you know • What you have done • What you hope to do Poster Board Ideas Who you are: • Your name • Your picture • Reference to where you are from • Words that describe you Poster Board Ideas What you know could be demonstrated by: • Skills you feel you have • Certifications or degrees you have received • Training you have completed • Hobbies and interests you have • Questions you like to answer • Ideas you have Poster Board Ideas What you have done: • Volunteer work you have participated in • Leadership opportunities you have engaged in • Skills you have developed along the way • Recognition you have received • Personal goals you have achieved • Physical things you have produced or work you have done Poster Board Ideas What you hope to do: • Jobs or work you are interested in • Part or full time work • An internship you might be seeking • Other career exploration opportunities such as a job shadow, workplace tour, informational interview • Gather feedback on where to apply your skills Candidate Poster Board Candidate Perspective-Kathleen Candidate Perspective-Kathleen Key elements of the experience ▪ Showed employers I am a multi-dimensional person ▪ Helped reduce anxiety to be able to speak to what is important to me Lessons learned ▪ Requires an individualized look at the person ▪ Learn a
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