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Can Work Job Fair
Action Plan Participant: 
Corrigan Mental Health Center

A collaboration of representatives from business, state and social service agencies  committed to empowering our local community, holds an annual CAN-WORK Fair at White's Restaurant. The CAN-WORK Resource Fair targets area businesses as well as transition age youth and adults who are interested in employment. It is designed to give the public an easy, direct opportunity to connect with the myriad of information and services that can successfully impact the employment of people with disabilities

 

Priority Area: 

Adult Basic Education, Job Training & Employment

 
Priority Sub-Area:   

4, C) Youth and senior employment and volunteerism

Goal:

To employ assist transition age youth and adults with disabilities in finding employment

 

Method(s):

An annual job fair and related activities that brings dozens of organizations together annually

Timeline:          

 July and August 2005

Indicators:        Youth successfully complete the summer program
Progress: Job Fair held 2005-2007

How citizens can  get involved:

.By offering employment opportunities through the fair

Contact Information:

 Dan Pritchard at 508-235-7200