About our Employment Training Program
The Employment Training Program is an 11-month learning series designed to help employers, professionals, and community members better understand inclusive employment practices for people with disabilities. Participants will learn about disability-related employment laws, workplace accessibility, recruiting and hiring best practices, and long-term retention strategies. Anyone is welcome to attend individual webinar sessions. Those who commit to the full cohort experience can earn a certificate of completion.
There is no cost to attend webinars or participate in the cohort.
Who can participate.
This program is open to everyone, including:
• Employers and HR professionals
• Business owners and managers
• Nonprofit and community leaders
• Educators and service providers
• Anyone interested in inclusive employment practices
No prior experience is required.
Program options:
Open Webinar Access
- Free and open to the public
- Attend any virtual session individually
- No long-term commitment required
- Ideal for learning, professional development, or exploration
2026 Cohort Experience (Certificate Track)
- Sign up for the full 11-courses.
- Attend required sessions
- Complete action planning activities
- Receive a certificate of completion
- Highlight on social media with full cohort
- Featured on Employment Training website page
What you’ll gain:
- A deeper understanding of disability and employment
- Practical tools and resources for inclusive hiring
- Guidance on laws, accommodations, and accessibility
- Strategies for recruiting, onboarding, and retention
- A personalized action plan for your organization
- Connection to a network of inclusive employers and professionals
- January 13 (12pm-1:30pm) Virtual – Intro to Employing People with Disabilities
- February 10 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Disability Awareness Experience
- March 10 (12-1pm) Virtual – Conducting a Review & Creating an Action Plan
- April 17 (9:30am-12pm) Hybrid – Access Network Breakfast: Unwritten Rules in the Workplace
- May 12 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Reasonable Accommodations
- June 9 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Architectural Accessibility in the Workplace
- July 14 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Policies & Procedures
- August 11 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Employee Training
- September 15 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Effective Communication
- October 13 (12pm-1pm) Virtual – Accessible Meetings & Events
- November 13 (9am-11:30am) Hybrid – Resources for Employers & Employees with Disabilities + Next Steps & Graduation
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who should apply?
Anyone interested in making a meaningful commitment to learning about inclusive employment practices and earning a certificate of completion.
Why join our Employment Training Program?
This program provides practical, actionable tools to help organizations become more inclusive while strengthening their workforce and community impact.
Is there a cost?
No. The program is completely free and open to the public.
What is the commitment?
Webinars are open with no obligation.
Cohort participants commit to attending 9 out of the 11 sessions throughout the 11-month experience.
