Job listings on a computer screenJoin the Ticket to Work program for its first Virtual Job Fair!

Taking place in November, this job fair will connect Social Security disability beneficiaries to companies that do business with the government, such as such as Anthem, CACI, Enterprise, General Motors, and others.

These companies have job openings for people with many different skills and experience levels. And, they are particularly interested in hiring qualified people with disabilities.

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Attend Ticket to Work's First Ever Virtual Job Fair - from anywhere! UPDATED on 6/28/2016

Oct 29, 2015

The next Social Security's National Ticket to Work Virtual Job Fair information is below:

Date: August 24, 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Register here! https://vts.inxpo.com/Launch/QReg.htm?ShowKey=32842

 


 

Join the Ticket to Work program for its first Virtual Job Fair! Taking place in November, this job fair will connect Social Security disability beneficiaries to companies that do business with the government, such as such as Anthem, CACI, Enterprise, General Motors, and others. These companies have job openings for people with many different skills and experience levels. And, they are particularly interested in hiring qualified people with disabilities.
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The fair will be held online, and over two days.

November 18: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

November 19: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

At the event you will be able to talk with job recruiters online via chat forums and one-on-one messages. You will also be able to ask questions at virtual resource booths about job accommodations, Work Incentives and legal issues that sometimes create barriers to work for people with disabilities.

If you use assistive technology, the Virtual Job Fair environment will be screen-reader friendly.

To participate in the Virtual Job Fair, you must:
•    Be ages 18 through 64 and receive Social Security disability benefits;
•    Be using your Ticket to receive services from an approved Employment Network (EN) or your state Vocational Rehabilitation agency);
•    Be ready to work.

To register, talk to your EN or state VR agency. Your EN or VR can help you:
o    Determine if you are qualified to participate in the Ticket to Work Virtual Job Fair
o    Register for the Virtual Job Fair and complete needed paperwork
o    Review the available jobs and help you identify ones that you are qualified for based on your knowledge, skills and abilities
o    Prepare to meet employers by discussing voluntary self-disclosure. Use these tips to stay confident when talking to potential employers.

Talk to your EN or state VR agency if you have questions about the Virtual Job Fair.  If you're not sure if you have or are using your Ticket or if you need help finding an EN or state VR agency, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY). Representatives are standing by Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET.

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