We invite all State departments to be active supporters and participants in “The State as a Model Employer
Symposium and Career Fair,” being held October 17-18, 2007 in Sacramento. By attending and supporting
these events, State leaders have the opportunity to show that California is a model for creating workplaces
that effectively leverage the skills of workers with disabilities.

 

Who should attend?

 

• The Symposium is for those who are currently involved in the selection, hiring, and retention of state employees.
  • Managers and supervisors
    
  • Human resource professionals
    
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officers
    
  • Reasonable Accommodation staff
    
  • Recruiters
    
• The Career Fair should be attended by recruitment staff and individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment opportunities with the State of California.

 

Symposium Goals

 

• To educate State human resources (HR) personnel on equal employment and reasonable accommodation responsibilities in the examination, selection, and employment of individuals with disabilities. This includes removing architectural and attitudinal barriers; ensuring employee training accessibility; complying with anti-discrimination laws, such as the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and establishing effective employment policies and practices.

 

• To increase HR employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure persons with disabilities equal
  access to positions and career advancement opportunities in State government.

 

Career Fair Goals

 

• To provide career information, employment opportunities, résumé assistance, tips for effective interviews, job search assistance, and tips for effective use of the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) process.
• To substantially increase hiring and retention of persons with disabilities in State government.
• To increase the number of persons with disabilities qualified for the State exam process.

 

Word Document - Brochure

Word Document - Career Fair Checklist

Word Document - Registration Form

 

Location: Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
9646 Butterfield Way
Sacramento, CA 95827

 

EASY ACCESS TO LIGHT RAIL-BUTTERFIELD STATION. LIMITED PARKING AT FTB

 

Travel by light rail or carpool is encouraged.

 

Need More Information? Call (800) 858-7743 l (916) 278-4433