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Why Veterans Make Great Employees Key Military Skills That Translate to the Workforce At employU, we have the opportunity to meet veterans whose experiences and abilities enrich the workforce in countless ways. Their time in the military often shapes qualities that employers deeply appreciate, even if those qualities aren’t always immediately obvious on a resume.  [...]
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How the ADA Transformed the Workforce: Positive Impacts for Everyone     When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, it marked a turning point in the fight for equality. For the first time, people with disabilities had clear civil rights protections. Over the past three decades, the ADA has not [...]
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Disability Pride: 35 Years of Progress Turning Pride Into Possibility July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability culture, history, and achievement. At employU, we’re proud to be part of a movement that has grown from one local march into a worldwide celebration. The American Disabilities Act has been a driving force in not only celebrating all [...]
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Understanding Non-Visible Disabilities When we think of disabilities, conditions that are visibly apparent to others may be what comes to mind for some. However, many individuals live with non-visible disabilities. These are not immediately noticeable but can still significantly impact one’s daily life. Because these disabilities are often misunderstood, people living with them may face [...]
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How to Help Your Teen Figure Out Their Future Some teens seem to know exactly what they want to do career wise from a young age. Most, however, need a little help discovering what their future could look like after high school. So, how can you help your teen figure out what career path would [...]
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employU Offers Career Discovery and Internship Opportunities In the Florida Keys  employU, a nonprofit organization offering career exploration and job placement services for people with disabilities, has expanded its services to Key West and the Florida Keys.   employU’s expansion into the Florida Keys is particularly significant for individuals with disabilities. In Monroe County, 19.3% of [...]
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Empowering Dreams: Celebrating employU Clients’ Journeys to Fulfilling Careers As part of National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM), we’re taking a moment to celebrate employU clients who have taken the steps to turn their passions into lifelong career paths. Fueled by determination and ambition, each individual highlighted below brings a unique spark as they navigate the [...]
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Deaf with a Capital D: The History of Deaf Culture You may have noticed that you’ve seen the word “deaf” written with both a lowercase d and a capital D. But did you know this is more than just the writer’s preference and signifies a difference in the meaning of the term? While “deaf” is [...]
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employU Assists Job Seekers and Businesses Along the Gulf Coast In an effort to meet the employment demands throughout the state, employU has expanded it’s services to the Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda areas. Finding the right fit for job seekers remains an important factor in closing labor gaps and creating an [...]
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