Advancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities at the USBLN Conference
Join leading experts at the USBLN Conference to explore innovative models for enhancing employment and vocational rehabilitation services. Featuring influential speakers including Beth Butler from Wachovia and Deb Russell from Walgreens, the conference emphasizes collaboration between businesses and state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Discover effective strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities, accessing qualified talent, and achieving sustainability through unique partnerships. This event highlights best practices, resource-sharing, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Advancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities at the USBLN Conference
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The NET & USBLN A Model Employment Partnership USBLN Conference
Presenters • Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management, Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company • Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens • Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, CSAVR (Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation) USBLN Conference
U.S. Business Leadership Network • Beth Butler, Chair of the USBLN • Deb Russell, Vice Chair of the USBLN • Mission of the USBLN • Pillars: Employment, Marketing and Vendoring USBLN Conference
USBLN – NET Collaboration • Disability Supplier Diversity Program • United We Serve Campaign - Meals on Wheels • USBLN-NET Joint Training • Supporting BLN - VR Connections at the state and local level • NET Support to USBLN Members - national recruitment and support services • NET Connecting Business Partners to USBLN/BLN Members USBLN Conference
To create a “one company” model to serve business customers through a national VR team that specializes in employer development, business consulting and corporate relations. The NET Vision Statement USBLN Conference
National VR – Business NetworkThe NET Benefits by customer category: • Businesswill have direct access to the qualified candidates and support services provided by State VR agencies on a national basis. • VR Consumers will have access to national employment opportunities and career development resources. • State VR agencies will have a national system for sharing employment resources, best practices and business connections. USBLN Conference
Foundations • Dual Customer • One Company Across 80 Agencies • Single Points of Contact • Sharing Models and Best Practices • Build a Team Around the Business • Work with a Business as a Whole • Relationships, Consistency, Deliverability and Sustainability • National Resources Delivered Locally USBLN Conference
Pre-Employment Internships Training HR/Staffing Recruitment & Promotion Benefits & Compensation Retention Supports Employee Advisory Services Accommodations Work Site Assessment Assistive Technology Staff Training Disability Awareness ADA/Employment Laws Diversity Programs EEOC/Affirmative Action Universal Design Contracts Facilities Programs/Services Assistive Technology Information Technology Financial Supports WOTC Barrier Removal Legal & Compliance Labor Relations Policy Development Risk Management Product Development Customer Service Marketing & Outreach The NET:VR Business ServicesDefined by Business Customers USBLN Conference
The Business Customer Perspective of The NET • Wachovia: • 2004 NET Vision was cast • Business Spoke & VR Listened • Collaboration = Mutual Benefit • Access to Qualified Experts • Guidance on Accommodation Options • Access to Skilled Talent Pool • Disability Etiquette Training • Outgrow the NET…NEVER!!! USBLN Conference
The Business Customer Perspective of The NET • Walgreens • Opportunity to be introduced to NET and VR business representatives • Determination to serve business needs • Tremendous growth of opportunity across country and business lines, example Texas • Future potential – endless USBLN Conference
Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company 704.383.5074 Beth.butler@wachovia.com Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services Walgreens(847) 527-5385 voice deb.russell@walgreens.com Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business RelationsCouncil of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) 206.999.9455 Kwest-evans@rehabnetwork.org Contact Information USBLN Conference
