On November 3rd, UNF and Jacksonville Disabled Services Division will be hosting Hiring Abilities Symposium and Career Fair. This event will take place in two parts. The first half of the day is a symposium that will teach business and community leaders about different strategies and best practices on employing people with abilities. Employers will have the opportunity to learn how to recruit, hire and retain individuals with diverse abilities.
The second part of the day is a career fair featuring twenty-two employers. Job seekers with disabilities will have the opportunity to network, meet employers that are hiring and apply for different jobs.
“This event is important because it supports the business community with an ability talent pipeline that will improve a company’s bottom line with increased productivity and higher rates of employee retention,” said Sean Pozin, an event organizer for Hiring Abilities.
The career fair will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will be located at 1200 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Fl. 32224, UNF Herbert University Center. You can register here.
If attending the career fair:
- Bring 20+ copies of your resume
- Research companies in advance
- Dress code is business professional
- Remember that this is a networking opportunity
- Be prepared to answer questions about yourself
- Be enthusiastic and follow up with employers
| Baptist Health |
| Brooks Rehabilitation |
| CIT |
| City of Jacksonville |
| CSX |
| Diversified Service Options |
| Ernst & Young |
| EverBank |
| Exit Real Estate Gallery |
| Florida Blue |
| Goodwill Industries of North Florida |
| Haskell |
| Jacksonville Transportation Authority |
| JEA |
| Memorial Hospital |
| NASA |
| Randstad |
| St. Vincent’s |
| Wells Fargo |
| Vystar |
| UF Health Jacksonville |
