Disability Mentoring Day
10th Anniversary Celebration & National Launch and Career Fair
Hosted by American Association of People with Disabilities
Anniversary Celebration
October 12, 2009 6-9 P.M.
Duluth’s Historical Center: The Depot
National Launch and Career Fair
October 13, 2009 8:00 A.m. – 4:00 P.M.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, DECC
The Arrowhead Region of MN has been selected has the national kick-off site for the 10th anniversary of Disability Mentoring Day. Hosted by the Youth Business Partnership, the event will connect 1000 high school students with disabilities from throughout Northeastern Minnesota with 100 area employers and businesses. The intent is for students to learn firsthand about career opportunities and expectations and for employers to learn about the wealth of ability among these potential employees. The event will include informative sessions for parents.
The day includes: breakfast for employers, lunch for students and employers, informative breakout sessions, national government and business speakers, and mock interviews. Primarily, we are seeking to establish positive connections and understanding between employers and people with disabilities.
For more information, please contact:
Steve Schoenbauer at sschoenbauer@nlsec.k12.mn.us
Or
Karen Quammen at karen.quammen@state.mn.us
