As veterans return from service, there is an increasing responsibility on HR Professionals to manage their transition into the workplace. This workshop will provide insight from the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Guard and Reserve Employer Support (ESGR) as they highlight a wide spectrum of veterans issues. Many employers are unaware that they must provide a returning veteran with the same or equivalent position under USERRA.
This GMSHRM Diversity Inclusion workshop covers a wide spectrum of veterans' topics as they re-enter the workplace. Representatives from the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Guard and Reserve Employer Support (ESGR) will cover:
- The Business Imperative for Hiring Veterans;
- Benefits of Hiring a Veteran including Federal Programs and Tax Benefits;
- General and Employment Readjustment Challenges;
- Reasonable Accommodation tips;
- Employer Responsibilities under USERRA,(The Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act), and
- Available Training Programs and Facilities.
In addition, representatives from Miami Dade College's MEED Academy will discuss how the Academy Program helps individuals with disabilities to prepare for/obtain employment and how MEED can help employers as well. Schedule interviews with MEED participants by contacting Lucy Moscoso, MEED Outreach Coordinator, via e-mail at: lmoscoso@mdcc.edu or by phone at 305-237-3670. Pre-scheduled meetings post-workshop are encouraged!
Save the Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus - Miami Area Map http://www.mdc.edu/wolfson/GeneralInfo/area_map.asp Workshop in Building 2000, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 2106 (Batten Conference Room), Miami, FL 33132, Wolfson Campus map - http://www.mdc.edu/wolfson/GeneralInfo/campus_map.asp
- GMSHRM members: $30.00 advance registration, $40.00 at the door
- Non-members: $40.00 advance registration, $50.00 at the door
- Students: $15.00 advance registration, $25.00 at the door
Parking passes for free parking in Building 7000, which contains the Campus Parking Garage (click Wolfson Campus map) will be sent to Participants via email the Friday before the event – May 22.
Register TODAY!
This program has been approved for 2.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit
Workshop Speakers*
- Miami Vet Center: Patrick Murphy, MS, Licensed Clinical Social Worker,Team Leader
- Miami VA Medical Center:Veronica James, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor, OEF/OIF Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Veterans Benefits Administration: Raymond Moreau, Jr, Employment Coordinator
- Lisa Chowning Garcia, Compliance Officer, DOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
- Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): Arden D. Dickey, State of Florida Ombudsmen Director and southeastern U.S. representative for the national sub-committee for ESGR
- ACCESS Services/MEED Academy: Dr. Ken Marquard MEED Director
*Updated May 22, 2009
Interested in touring a brand new Navy warship on Sunday, May 31, 2009?
Workshop participants, will have the opportunity to tour a state-of-the-art Navy warship that will be used for a number of purposes, including fighting pirates. Participant information and reservations is needed on or by the day of the workshop, for example Drivers license number (state issued and expiration date), Full Name and Address, DOB, Place of Birth, Country of Citizenship, and contact phone number. The ship isn't equipped with disability access and participants should not wear skirts, dresses, or high-heeled shoes.
On Sunday, May 31, 2009, participants will meet at the Coast Guard station in Miami Beach, (around 1PM to 4PM), the exact time will be given later. Parking is limited, therefore car pools are preferred.
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