Slide 1:
Connecting Employers with Workforce Talent and Solutions
ADA Audio Conference Series
The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network
(EARN)
January 16, 2007

Slide 2:
Workforce Issues	
Finding and hiring qualified personnel
Finding personnel with the right work ethic
Managing the costs and benefits

Slide 3:
Shifting Composition of the
Labor Force
Slow growth rate of the workforce
Projection of Workforce versus Job Ratio in 2014
Labor Force – 162 Million
Jobs – 164.5 Million
Not enough individuals to fill all of the jobs available

Slide 4:
Shifting Composition of the Labor Force	
An aging workforce
A more diverse workforce

Slide 5:
Skilled Workers with Disabilities Available for Work
Almost one in five Americans have at least one disability (20% of Americans have a disability)

Slide 6:
Hire People with Disabilities
Positively impacts your bottom line. 
Gives you a competitive edge
It is easier than you think

Slide 7:
Positively Impacts your bottom line.
Increase employee retention. 
Meet or exceed performance standards. 
Hire employees with the skills you need. 

Slide 8:
Hire People with Disabilities
Gives you a competitive edge. 
Attract qualified employees in a shrinking workforce. 
Reduce costs of employee benefits.
Gain insight to a multi-billion dollar market segment. 
Acquire creative problem-solving skills. 

Slide 9:
Hire People with Disabilities
Is easier than you might think.
Level the playing field with technology.
Make accommodations easy and cost effective.
Take advantage of available resources and experts.

Slide 10:
CVS/pharmacy
Government Programs 
Develop highly skilled employees who excel at customer service 

Apply multiple strategies for hiring, training and retaining outstanding employees who reflect the communities and stores 

Slide 11:
CVS/pharmacy
Government Programs
Work closely with federal, state and local agencies and community partners to establish recruitment, pre-screening, placement and retention services 
Offer employment and skills training opportunities for diverse job seekers

Slide 12:
CVS/pharmacy
EARN/ODEP Pilot Program
Atlanta (Adult)
1 candidate identified
1 permanent hire

Ocala, FL (Youth) 
3 candidates identified
Internship complete
1 permanent hire

Baltimore, MD (Youth)
2 candidates identified
Internship underway

Fairfax, VA (Adult)
4 candidates identified
Candidate assessment underway

Slide 13:
CVS/pharmacy
EARN/ODEP Pilot Program
Boston,  MA (Adult)
2 candidates identified
Candidate assessment phase

Slide 14:
Hire People with Disabilities
How to get started
Internal assessment
Test the waters
Build on success

Slide 15:
Internal Assessment
Management Commitment
Supervisor Acceptance
Co-Worker understanding

Slide 16:
Test the Waters
Mentoring Day (October)
Internships
One Position
One Supervisor
One Location

Slide 17:
Build on Success
Add positions
Add supervisors
Add locations

Slide 18:
EARN Works for You
Job Matching Services
Consultative Services
Tools and Resources

Slide 19:
Samples of EARN’s Success
Embassy Suites Hotels
CVS Pharmacy
Bender Consulting Services
Miami VA Health Care System
Pillsbury,Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP

Slide 20:
Call to Action
Sign up with EARN
Call EARN with your recruitment and disability questions
Share what you’ve learned today with senior management and contacts
Increase awareness of benefits and resources to hiring managers
Expand career opportunities for people with disabilities

Slide 21:
Mark Your Calendars
DBTAC Audio Training Session
February 20, 2007
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST)
Guest Speakers
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Robert Roundtree, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service 

Slide 22:
Contact EARN
Connecting employers with workforce talent and solutions.
www.earnworks.com
1-866-EARN NOW
(1-866-327-6669, V/TTY)
FAX 703-448-7545
E-mail earn@earnworks.com