Network with top employers at this free, disability-inclusive career fair, March 15

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Job seekers and employers—The Horizons School is joining Jefferson State Community College, United Ability and Cawaco RC&D Council for a free and disability-inclusive hiring expo on March 15. Keep reading for everything you need to know.

All are welcome to this free event

The Horizons School is dedicated to enabling young adults with learning disabilities to transition into independent living, and helping them find a job is a huge part of that.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move or just want to learn more from disability-inclusive employers in the community, this online event is the perfect opportunity. Network and receive career advice from top employers in the community and discover the latest job openings in various fields.

Free and online, there’s no reason not to jump at this opportunity.

• When: March 15 | 9AM-12PM
• Where: Zoom
• Cost: Free
• Register now

Here’s how it works

Once you sign up and register, you’ll receive a Zoom link for the event. On Zoom, you’ll have the opportunity to chat and learn from potential employers.

Here are just a few of the employers who will be attending:

• Avadian Credit Union
• Averitt Express
• AIDT
• Fresenius Medical Care
• Guardian Fuel Technologies
• Home RN
• Jefferson County Department of Health
• Jefferson State ALAMAP Project
• Publix Distribution Center
• Protective
• Snelling
• T-Mobile
• The ARC of Central Alabama
• United Ability

Putting individuals in front of employers

Not only will a hiring expo like this place individuals with disabilities in front of employers, the goal is also to inspire and empower employers to consider hiring more of the disability community.

“I am proud that Horizons School is co-hosting a disability-inclusive Hiring Expo with Jefferson State Community College. This event gives us an opportunity to showcase the unique abilities and talents of our students and the larger disability community, and to help break down the barriers that often prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in the workforce.

Together, we are creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has the chance to achieve their full potential.”

Cierra Dunbarr, Marketing And Development Manager, The Horizons School

The Horizons School is setting students up for success

Many Horizons students earn career certificates and enroll in community college. The majority of the school’s graduates successfully live independently, manage personal needs and maintain paid employment.

The school sets up young adults with learning disabilities for success through ways including:

• teaching them to manage personal health and leisure time
• helping them to follow a daily schedule, live within a budget and prepare daily meals
• guiding them to develop friendships, use public transit, and prepare for employment

If you would like to support students with learning disabilities to reach independence at The Horizons School, donate here.

Learn more about The Horizons School or register for the hiring expo here.

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