National Disability Employment Awareness Event
During the month of October, the Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services is celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The Lufkin office of Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation is hosting this National Disability Employment Awareness Event at the Crockett Civic Center on Thursday, October 5th, at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this event, a Mayoral Proclamation will be read by the Mayor of Crockett. There will also be several speakers who will discuss employment services, the vocational rehabilitation process, and employment success stories from people with disabilities. This event is open to the public.
Please come and go as your schedule allows!
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome: Meet & Greet (Join us for Coffee & Donuts)
9:15 – 9:30 am Introduction of Crockett City & County Officials
9:30 – 9:45 am Reading of NDEAM Proclamation by Dr. Iantha Fisher, Mayor of Crockett
9:45 – 10:00 am Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation - VR Supervisor – Keith McLeod
10:00–10:30 am Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation - Presentation by Regional Director, Dennis Kutach & Deputy Regional Director, Dr. Malcolm Ifoezeh
10:30 – 1:30 am Presentation about the various programs & services offered through Workforce Solutions
11:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch (At your leisure)
1:00 - 2:00 pm Presentation about the various programs & services offered through Texas Workforce Solutions- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR)
2:00 – 2:45 pm VR Customer & Employer Panel (Customers and employers will share their experiences about hiring / employment / accommodations)
2:45 – 3:00 pm Closing Remarks - Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Executive Director, Mark Durand
