Minnesota Business Leadership Network (MNBLN) and BetterWorkforce are co-hosting a collaborative Disability Inclusion Summit & Career Fair event at Xcel Energy on October 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bringing college students/grads with disabilities and employers together to think through best practices related to disability inclusion at work.
This event will feature a Reverse Job Fair as well as a traditional Career Fair, giving attendees a chance to connect on specific job openings. We would love you to come for the whole event! However, if you can’t attend the whole event, please come for just the MNBLN Career Fair in the afternoon. All career fair attendees/participants should be there by 1:00 p.m.
For employers
- Deepen your knowledge around Disability Inclusion through interactive, educational sessions
- Source qualified candidates with opportunities to engage in both a Reverse Job Fair and traditional Career Fair model
- Learn from other employers who model best practices
- Network with college students with disabilities to increase your connections to this great candidate pool
For job seekers
- Connect with professionals in your field and expand your network
- Share your perspective during interactive, educational sessions
- Participate in the Reverse Job Fair and/or traditional Career Fair to explore job opportunities with MN employers
Event details
Date: Friday, October 13th
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Xcel Energy, 401 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Details on transportation and parking can be found on the Disability Inclusion Summit & Career Fair event page. [The event has ended. Thank you for your participation.]
Contact: Hannah Carney: hannahcarney@mnbln.org or 763-226-0139. If you need an accommodation, please contact info@mnbln.org with your request.
Current employers who will be at the event
- UnitedHealth Group (recruiting for all types of positions)
- U.S. Bank (recruiting all types of positions)
- Abbott (recruiting all types of positions)
- Mayo Clinic (recruiting Business and Finance, Clerical and Support Services, Clinical Labs and Research, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Other Patient Care Support)
- Xcel Energy (recruiting all types of positions in the following areas)
- State of MN (recruiting all types of positions)
- Jamf (recruiting for internships and full time positions)
- Wells Fargo (recruiting for Teller and Personal Banker positions)
- USCIS (recruiting in the following areas: HR Staffing, Immigration Service Officers, and Immigration Services Assistants)
- Hennepin County (recruiting all types of positions)
- American Public Media – Minnesota Public Radio
- Centers for Victims of Torture
- LLTS Foundation
- St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Midwest Special Services (recruiting for Direct Service Providers and Program Supervisors)
- MDI
- Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts