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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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In October, DePaul’s WorkGuide program and the Rochester Area Employment Network (RAEN) celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month! The annual Business Recognition Event honors the work of regional and local partners that make the connection between businesses seeking qualified workers and workers who have disabilities.

In 2022, WorkGuide nominated three businesses that value and emphasize diversity in their recruitment practices:

  • Bay View Family YMCA (Regional winner, nominated by WorkGuide Vocational Counselor Erika Lofton)
  • Turner Bellows Inc. (Regional winner, nominated by WorkGuide Program Coordinator Rebecca Haberbusch)
  • Restaurant Depot (Local winner, nominated by WorkGuide Assistant Director Darcy Smythe)

In addition, DePaul’s WorkGuide program clients and staff celebrated the immense difference made by the program!

 

A testimonial on a purple background reads: “Darcy Smythe: I wasn’t in a good place…now I have a career, a license, and a car. I have hope and goals again! DePaul WorkGuide logo is at the bottom.

A testimonial card with text praising Erika Lofton for her encouragement and helpful feedback in job search and mock interviews. DePaul WorkGuide logo appears at the bottom.

Purple and white graphic with the name Pamela DeBruyne in a banner. Below, text reads: Pam made me feel confident about my job search! DePaul WorkGuide logo appears at the bottom.

A testimonial from Rebecca Haberbusch, DePaul WorkGuide Program Coordinator, praises the programs growth and positive impact on individuals’ career development and readiness. DePaul WorkGuide logo is at the top left.

A graphic with a purple background features the name Erika Lofton and a testimonial stating Erika was very helpful in securing a co-op for college. The DePaul WorkGuide logo is at the bottom.

A graphic featuring a testimonial for Shanna Utter, stating she has been extremely helpful at work. The DePaul WorkGuide logo is at the bottom of the image.

A quote card with the DePaul WorkGuide logo and text: My work is important. It makes a magnitude of difference in the life of my clients... I seek that my clients be worth the attention, and then Ive succeeded. – Ed Diaz, Vocational Counselor.

DePaul’s WorkGuide program has decades of experience providing vocational support to individuals with mental, developmental or physical disabilities seeking assistance with gainful employment in Monroe County.  The program assists in building a sense of community between employers and employees while also fostering respect and support for individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about WorkGuide