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Want to position yourself as a veteran-friendly employer? Join @AskEARN on April 15 at 2 p.m. ET for “Leading Veterans: Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health at Work.” bit.ly/4bGNejV

Youth and young adults with disabilities are an untapped talent pool ready to fill critical roles in a variety of sectors. Register for @CSG_CAPEYouth’s 3/26 webinar on supporting youth and young adult apprentices and partnering with employers. bit.ly/4rTZGDH

Looking for new tools and promising practices on how to strengthen the direct support professionals (DSP) workforce? The new LEAD On! newsletter explores resources on building clear DSP career pathways and improving recruitment, training, and retention. bit.ly/3OJHtKz

Looking for expert technical assistance to strengthen workforce and employment outcomes for #PWDs? @LEADCtr offers practical support for policymakers, practitioners, and partners. Learn what is available and how to request assistance: bit.ly/4r9daKW.

How are states improving disability employment outcomes? Join the @LEADCtr webinar on 3/25, at 3ET to learn how states are: • Building cross-agency partnerships • Aligning workforce systems • Using evidence-driven strategies Register: bit.ly/4kLzTuw.

Direct support professionals (DSPs) help #PWDs live, work, and participate in their communities. A new @LEADCtr guide explains how to create Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to recruit, train, and retain DSPs. Check it out: bit.ly/4tzCc8a #WorkforceDevelopment

How are states improving disability employment outcomes? Join the @LEADCtr webinar on 3/25, at 3ET to learn how states are: • Building cross-agency partnerships • Aligning workforce systems • Using evidence-driven strategies Register: bit.ly/4kLzTuw.

Direct support professionals (DSPs) help #PWDs live, work, and participate in their communities. A new @LEADCtr guide explains how to create Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to recruit, train, and retain DSPs. Check it out: bit.ly/4tzCc8a #WorkforceDevelopment

Put Evidence into Action. •This week! February 25! •3:00–4:30 p.m. ET Learn about trends, funding strategies, and cross-agency collaboration to improve employment outcomes for individuals served by the public mental health care system. Register now: bit.ly/4ksYN20.

Access the latest @LEADCtr webinar archive to learn how workforce programs can use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to build AI literacy, so that training works for all job seekers, including PWDs. bit.ly/4q4LPZH

Put Evidence into Action! Join us on 2/25, at 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET, and learn about trends, funding strategies, and cross-agency collaboration improving employment outcomes for individuals served by the public mental health care system. Register at: bit.ly/4ksYN20.

Ready to grow your career? @LEADCtr’s new DSP Career Exploration Infographic outlines the skills and steps to start or advance in a Direct Support Professional role. Check out the pathways: bit.ly/3KQ6a6i. #CareerPathways

Access the latest @LEADCtr webinar archive to learn how workforce programs can use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to build AI literacy, so that training works for all job seekers, including PWDs. bit.ly/4q4LPZH

New Webinar! Join @AoDEmployTACntr in exploring how the LifeCourse framework helps people of all ages on Feb. 24, 2026, 3:00–4:30 pm ET. Learn how family supports and aligned systems help remove barriers to meaningful employment. bit.ly/4ta4ZzM #DisabilityEmployment

Suicide impacts workplaces of all sizes and across every industry, and employers can play a critical role in recognizing warning signs and connecting workers to support. Tune in on 2/18 for strategies to strengthen suicide prevention efforts at work. bit.ly/4t2nVk9

Looking for expert technical assistance to strengthen workforce and employment outcomes for #PWDs? @LEADCtr offers practical support for policymakers, practitioners, and partners. Learn what is available and how to request assistance: bit.ly/4r9daKW.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help #PWDs live and work in their communities. At #TASH2025, @LEADCtr shared new ways to attract and advance DSPs—and introduced the new “Direct Support Professional Career Exploration Infographic. Explore the tool at: bit.ly/3KQ6a6i.

Two trusted resources. One goal: helping employers and workers with disabilities succeed. Join JAN and EARN for a free webcast on Feb 12 to learn how these technical assistance centers support retention, effective accommodations, and productivity. bit.ly/3NGebfe

The @USDOL Office of Disability Employment Policy (#ODEP) invites states and state agencies to apply to become a NEON Core State! Apply at bit.ly/44VGoo1 by Jan. 30! #PWDs

The @USDOL Office of Disability Employment Policy (#ODEP) invites states and state agencies to apply to become a NEON Core State! Apply at bit.ly/44VGoo1 by Jan. 30! #PWDs