USBLN Going for the Gold Program

The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is a national non-profit that helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. The USBLN® serves as the collective voice of nearly 50 Business Leadership Network affiliates across the United States, representing over 5,000 businesses. It is the nation's leading third party certification program for disability-owned businesses, including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans

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What is Going for the Gold? Funded by a Foundation, Charitable Trust & Corporate Contributions: 1st of its kind in the nation Two-to-three year projects Six companies 1st cohort Three companies 2nd cohort Best practices Sustained success Assess Plan Source

people with disabilities. GFG engages 9 Fortune & Global 500 corporations with the similar goal of increasing their inclusion of people with disabilities.

Benefits for Participating Companies Customized, high quality consulting services provided by subject matter experts who are recognized leaders in disability inclusion; SMEs with the GFG company create a customized strategic plan to increase disability inclusion across the enterprise Access to an array of services including USBLN’s Disability Equality Index (DEI) and the 503 Self- Evaluation Tool and all USBLN corporate partner membership benefits

What Makes USBLN GFG Unique? First Successful Project of its Type in the Nation to Incorporate the Cohort Model & Tap Skills of 7 DI Experts

Outcomes USBLN GFG SMEs with the GFG Companies: Improve DEI scores Improve Section 503 compliance – Self-ID Campaigns Create & manage sourcing pipelines Adopt strategies/tools for enhancing inclusion Provide capability & awareness building for the companies’ TA and other departments Build/improve accommodations policies/practices Invigorate/develop Disability ERGs Participate in USBLN GFG Community of Practice

GFG Nine Company Hiring Co-hort 1: Meet a goal of 190 people with disabilities employed at each of the 6 companies over the 3 years of the project for a total of 1,140 people hired. Co-hort 2: Meet a goal of 125 individuals and veterans with disabilities at each of the 3 companies over the 2 years of the project for a total of 375 people hired

Nine GFG Companies’ Hiring Increase From Project Start 458%

Create & Manage Sourcing Pipelines The GFG team is assisting the companies to not just “push out” job descriptions but “pull in” sourcing organizations Formal Briefing Sessions College Campus Visits Mentoring Opportunities End result is to establish a sustainable pipeline of candidates with disabilities for internships, co-ops and employment through the building of relationships with sourcing partners

Sourcing Partners To mention a few….. State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies CSVAR National Employment Team American Job Centers Community Based Organizations Universities/Colleges Job Boards USBLN Rising Leaders Mentoring Program National Partners ….and your organization!

Job Openings Boston Scientific Grainger Locations include Valencia, CA, Maple Grove, MN, and Quincy, MA Sample of jobs recruiting for: Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Customer Service Mid level to senior level hires; all require undergraduate degree Internship Opportunities for rising Juniors and Seniors Grainger Locations: Minooka, IL; San Antonio, TX Sample of job openings recruiting for: Distribution Center Associates, Inside Sales Associates, Account Relationship Manager Entry level to experience professional hires

Job Openings GM Locations: Detroit, MI; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA Software Development Associates Entry level to experienced hires; all require undergraduate degree Internship opportunities for rising Juniors and Seniors TD Bank Locations: Mt Laurel, NJ; Auburn, ME; Greenville, SC Banking Specialist, Customer Care Specialist, and other Call Center roles Entry level to experienced hires

Candidate Referral Process Sourcing Partners Who Wish to Refer a Job Seeker: Email resume to emily@usbln.org Include company and position job seeker is interested in Good match, based on qualifications, will contact for a phone interview Phone interview success, request completion of online application and refer to company contact Follow up with job seeker to ensure application is completed and determine contact with company Follow up with company to determine next steps View ‘Hot Jobs’: http://usbln.org/usbln-going-gold-hot-jobs/

Other Opportunities? If position listed is not of interest to your job seeker but the there is an interest in the company: Go to http://usbln.org/what-we-do/going-for-the-gold/golden-opportunities/ Click on company logo to be taken to company’s career website Research available openings Email resume to emily@usbln.org to include company and position job seeker is interested in GFG will recommend to the company based on match with required job qualifications

Want More Information. Visit http://usbln Want More Information? Visit http://usbln.org/what-we-do/going-for-the-gold/ or contact: Emily Malsch Going for the Gold Project, Sourcing and Community Outreach Consultant tel 443.492.9846 | emily@usbln.org

Resources US Business Leadership Network (USBLN): www.usbln.org Employer Assistance Resource Network (EARN): www.AskEarn.org; 855-Ask-Earn Campaign for Disability Employment: http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/ The ADA National Network: www.adata.org; 1-800-949-4232 Job Accommodation Network (JAN): www.askjan.org; 1-800- 526-7234