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Mercer County Workforce Investment Board Disability Committee
Mission:
Enable individuals with disabilities to have universal access and integrated services within the One Stop Career Center (OSCC).
Goal:
Ensure that the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) policies and program strategies provide employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Objectives:
- Optimize One Stop Career Center accessibility for individuals with disabilities
- Ensure that the services for individuals with disabilities are integrated into the One Stop system
- Identify training needs and resources for individuals with disabilities
- Provide sensitivity training to the community regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities
- Enhance linkages with community based programs
- Collaborate and provide recommendations to the WIB regarding employment issues and concerns for individuals with disabilities
- Develop continuous educational opportunities for One Stop Career Center staff regarding issues impacting the employment of individuals with disabilities
- Build outreach and partner with employers to create opportunities
