What
We Do
The Linkage to Careers program at College of
DuPage helps individuals find the best job and career opportunities
and helps today’s
businesses develop a competent and diverse workforce. We specialize
in job placement services that assure successful outcomes for both
job seekers and employers. We also work to raise employer awareness
on the value of hiring workers with disabilities. We offer further
education, training, and workshops to ensure that employees and employers
are receiving what they need.
Non-Discrimination
Policy
The college will not discriminate in its program and activities on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, marital
status, sexual orientation, arrest record, military discharge, citizenship status,
physical or mental handicap or disability.
Funding
provided through a Carl Perkins Grant
Mission
College of DuPage is committed to providing quality training and
educational programs for individuals with disabilities. In keeping
with this mission, the college recognizes the essential outcome
requirement is employment.
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For
Employers
The Linkage to Careers
program reaches out to area businesses to understand
their operations and job requirements.
In addition, this program provides
pre-screened job applicants, information
on tax credits and incentives, and information on disability and
employment issues. There are no fees for services.
As an employer of a worker with a disability, you may be eligible
for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Ask your tax adviser
for more information.
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Reasons to Hire People with Disabilities
• People with disabilities are just as
likely
to have attended college as people without disabilities.
• Workers with disabilities are rated
above average in performance, attendance and safety.
• People with disabilities have skills that
are equivalent to people without disabilities (at least four
U.S. presidents in the 20th century had disabilities
while in office).
• The work ethic of employees with disabilities often has a positive
effect on the morale and productivity
of co-workers.
• Workers with disabilities are known for being loyal to their employers.
• Diversity on a business team can create better solutions to business challenges.
• There are often tax advantages to hiring people with disabilities. For more
details, visit www.uses.doleta.gov.
• Hiring people with disabilities is good for the economy by putting
good workers back on the payroll
as taxpayers.
“I have found the disabled
to be as dependable as
any employee I have ever had
and as hard working as any employee I have ever had.”
— John Liberti, Purchasing Director
Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort
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For Job Seekers
With Disabilities
Quality job preparation and placement services assist College of
DuPage students in maximizing their job searches and employability.
College of DuPage offers vocational skills courses that teach job
readiness, resume writing, job search and computer skills, and more
to help those with disabilities prepare for a job.
“I
think the classes really helped with the job that I have now. I work
in the Academic Computing Center at C.O.D.
The ones that helped me the most were the computer and the employment
skills classes.
When I have a question about something at work, I know
about asking my supervisor
or co-workers.”
— Mike Garrison
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Linkage
to Careers works
in partnership
with the following organizations:
AbilityLinks
Chicagoland Business
Leadership Network
College of DuPage Career Services
College of DuPage Special Services
College of DuPage
Vocational Skills Program
DuPage Public High Schools
EmployAlliance
Fox Valley Project With Industry
Illinois Employment and Training Center
Jewish Vocational Service
Little Friends Inc.
Parents Alliance Employment Project
Private agencies serving the disabled
Ray Graham Association
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