NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Janet (Jay) Mills Joy Atin-Shark
BUSINESS RELATIONS UNIT STRUCTURE Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services (Amanda Gerson) Supervisor of Business Relations Unit (Janet (Jay) Mills) Business Relations Specialist Business Relations Specialist (Joy Atin-Shark) (Andrea Askie-Rosario)
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT APPROACHES Attend networking events to meet potential business partners and introduce CBVI’s Business Services Targeted industry sector relationships, in partnership with LWD initiatives (Talent Networks, Targeted Industry Partnerships) Establish contact with potential partners, develop business need driven relationships
Create events based on need Breakfast/”Lunch and Learn” meetings Reverse job fairs Targeted hiring events Disability etiquette training Myths and misconceptions “No holds barred” Q&As Assistive Technology Assistance (demonstrations, consultation, accessibility assessments) Technical Assistance and consultation on accessibility, hiring, and accommodations