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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

Education Service Center Region 11
1451 South Cherry Lane

Fort Worth, TX 76108

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

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JOB SEEKERS / ATTENDEES REGISTRATION

Early Registration has now closed but you can still register at the door. For questions, email.

EMPLOYERS AND SPONSOR REGISTRATION

We welcome you as an Employer at the CapeAbilities Job Fair and thank you for your commitment to an inclusive workforce! Register here.

JOB FAIR SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:30 - 10:10 a.m.
Hiring Fair and 1st Breakout Session
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
Hiring Fair and 2nd Breakout Session
11:00 - 12:20 p.m.
Luncheon & Keynote Presentation  * Lunch Provided with Advanced Registration
12:20 - 12:30 p.m.
Break
12:30 - 1:10 p.m.
Hiring Fair and 3rd Breakout Session
1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Hiring Fair
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 
  • Job Readiness…Am I ready?  Session focused on preparing for employment, interviewing techniques, employer expectations, and workplace rules.
     

  • Skills for the Future:  Both soft skills and Independent living skills are the key to employment success. Participants will be able to identify essential skills needed to be successful in the workplace and home.
     

  • Disclosure and Self-Advocacy:  Understand your disability and what assistance may be needed to accomplish identified tasks.  This session will help the participant understand different types of disclosure and determining what to disclose.
     

  • Role Playing Session: To engage participants in understanding what to do and what not to do in an interview or on the job.
     

  • Hot Jobs and Career Choices:    Participants will review labor market data for the state and compare this to student interest for jobs. Session will showcase the new, updated and free career education tools and services available.

 

Certificates of Attendance Available for All Registrants.

 

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Bringing INCLUSION, AWARENESS and EDUCATION to Tarrant County

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If you appreciate the importance of what we are doing to make Tarrant County more inclusive, please make a tax-deductible donation. You can potentially double your donation by utilizing your employer’s matching gift program. Many employers offer to match your donation to your favorite charity or provide donations for volunteering your time. Inquire about your matching gift program from your Human Resources department, and maximize your donation to The IDD Council.

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Each and every day, we work to transform the region into an inclusive community where people with IDD thrive. You are a part of all of this, and with your donation of any amount, you make a difference! Your generous gift is used to support the advocacy outreach, inclusion activities, and educational events provided to the community.

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The IDD Council of Tarrant County is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation

1300 Circle Drive,  Fort Worth, TX  76119

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