RespectAbility hosted a series of virtual celebrations, panel conversations, and networking opportunities to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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Welcome from RespectAbility President and CEO Ariel Simms + Panel: Putting Your Network to Work
We’ve all heard these words. “It’s not what you know. It’s who you know.” Networking can be a powerful tool for job seekers who are looking for new job opportunities. By joining networks and getting to know others, you can potentially find the link to your dream job. It is essential to understand why networking is important and how to find networks in your community. You also can learn about useful strategies and tips to make the most out of your networking experience. Our panel discussed their experiences with networking and how it has helped them in their own job searches.
Speakers:
- Ben Bond, Faith Inclusion and Belonging Associate
- Shelly Christensen, Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging
- Lawon Exum, Entertainment and News Media Director
- Vanni Le, Senior Manager of Entertainment Partnerships
Allowing Your Transferrable Skills to Blossom
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Wondering if you are accessing your transferrable skills in the right way? This session will set you up to uncover which transferrable skills you should be tapping into and discover what you should be doing with those skills!
Speaker: Graciano Petersen, Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training
Workshop: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Environment
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Are you eager to learn practical tips on how to stand out to potential employers and land your dream job? In this guide, we delved into the steps you can take to boost your confidence during your job search and ace your interviews. From crafting a compelling resume and building an impressive online portfolio to mastering interview skills, we’ve got you covered. Additionally, we explored strategies for achieving long-term success in your new role, allowing you to enhance your skills and expertise continually.
Speaker: Ashley Nyaley, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Panel: Want To Change The World? Working In Government, Public Policy, And Civic Engagement
Join RespectAbility’s Policy and Workforce teams in learning about careers in public policy and civic engagement. How can you get an internship with an elected official? How can you turn the cause you care about into a job? What kind of jobs exist at federal and state agencies? What services and opportunities are available to help you get started on these exciting career paths? Find out how you can turn your passion for making change into a career!
Speakers:
- Stacy Cervenka, Senior Director of Policy
- Jimmy Fremgen, Manager of State Policy
- Matan A. Koch, Senior Policy Advisor
- Graciano Petersen, Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training
Panel: Getting a Job in Entertainment and News Media
Join RespectAbility’s Entertainment and News Media team for a conversation on various avenues to secure employment. Whether you are looking to write for TV or film, work at a studio, produce independent projects, or find employment as a journalist, this session is for you. Learn from both individuals who have decades of experience as well as those on the earlier end of their careers.
Speakers:
- Lauren Appelbaum, Senior Vice President, Entertainment & News Media
- Lawon Exum, Entertainment and News Media Director
- Samuel Krauss, Entertainment Media Fellow
- Isabella Vargas, Entertainment Media Program Coordinator
Panel: Career Strategy Conversations with Past and Current Fellows
Watch a panel discussion featuring past and current employees of RespectAbility, as they shared their career journey from the inception of their careers to where they stand today. The panel covered topics such as career challenges and how they have overcome them, as well as the resources that have helped them along the way. In addition, the fellows discussed their journey to joining the fellowship and how it has impacted their career path. The panelists shared their advice for budding disabled leaders and those interested in the fellowship.
Speakers:
- Rostom Dadian, Policy Associate
- Julian Gavino, Leadership and Workforce Development Fellow
- Grace Ogden-Parker, Policy and Civic Engagement Fellow
- Graciano Petersen, Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training
- Jake Stimell, Disability Training and Consulting Bureau Associate
Featuring:
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| Ariel Simms President and CEO |
Ashley DuPont Nyaley Senior Director, Marketing and Communications |
Ben Bond Faith Inclusion and Belonging Associate |
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| Grace Ogden-Parker Policy and Civic Engagement Fellow |
Graciano Petersen Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training |
Isabella Vargas Entertainment Media Program Coordinator |
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| Jake Stimell Disability Training and Consulting Bureau Associate |
Jimmy Fremgen Manager of State Policy |
Julian Gavino Leadership & Workforce Development Fellow |
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| Lauren Appelbaum Senior Vice President, Entertainment & News Media |
Lawon Exum Entertainment and News Media Director |
Matan A. Koch Senior Policy Advisor |
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| Rostom Dadian Policy Associate |
Samuel Krauss Entertainment Media Fellow |
Shelly Christensen Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging |
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| Stacy Cervenka Senior Director of Policy |
Vanni Le Senior Manager of Entertainment Partnerships |
Have questions about this event? Reach out to us at info@RespectAbility.org.
