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March 4, 2016
Disability Employment

John Hudson Internship Program Now Accepting Applications

John Hudson Internship Program Now Accepting Applications The John Hudson Internship Program is an internship program in Fairfax County Government for college students and recent graduates with disabilities. Application materials are due on April 17, 2016. Please refer to the FAQs if you have questions about the program. If your question is not addressed or you need a reasonable accommodation, contact Jill Clark at jill.clark@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5874. Internship guidelines and eligibility requirements Frequently asked questions
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May 20, 2016
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Congress Weighs How To Increase Employment Opportunities

Congress Weighs How To Increase Employment Opportunities For Americans With Disabilities House Lawmakers questioned how to better employment opportunities for Americans with developmental and intellectual disabilities like Autism and Down Syndrome during a House Committee on Small Business hearing Thursday. Eighty percent of those who fall on the spectrum are unemployed, despite being hard-working and capable, Rajesh Anandan, co-founder of a software startup that employs people with…
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June 18, 2016
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Ideals and Ideas for the Millennials

By Liam Ouellette Last month, I took an opportunity to speak in front of a hall of business professionals. This event was designed for audience members to learn about young people and their role within the workforce. My purpose at this event was to advocate and represent the ideals of the millennial generation. That’s over 75 million individuals. I was born in 1994. I study Communication Theory and Broadcasting at a New Hampshire university. I’ve
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July 20, 2016
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Focusing on the Abilities of Employees Earns Sodexo Double Recognition

By Autumn Anderson, Sodexo Employment Brand Sourcing Manager At Sodexo, we talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, why it’s critical for our success as a company and how we’re constantly evolving to create more supportive environments for all employees. The past couple of months have been especially exciting for me – both as a member of the Talent Acquisition team, but also as the Co-Communications Chair for the Sodexo Organization for disAbilities Resources (SOAR)
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