Labor Department Program Places More Than 300
Students, Graduates in Government and Private Sector Jobs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) has placed more than 300 qualified college students and recent graduates with disabilities in summer positions. The placements were made through a free database of 1,900 candidates seeking summer and full-time employment that was distributed on a compact disc this past spring to public and private sector employers.

The Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Department of Defense jointly sponsor the WRP. This year, the program celebrates its 11th year of helping public and private sector employers meet their staffing needs and diversity goals.

"We are very proud of the success we have had with the Workforce Recruitment Program, as a number of those hired have found permanent jobs and careers," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This program is an example of what is possible if agencies work together on programs that benefit the nation as well as the people participating."

Using the complimentary database, employers can search from a pool of pre-screened students and recent graduates who have skills in a broad range of areas including computer science, business, public relations, science, engineering, law, and office administration. Searches generate candidate profiles, academic and demographic data, and contact information for students from more than 200 colleges and universities in over 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

"The Workforce Recruitment Program offers employers an excellent source of well-educated and skilled job candidates who are ready to get to work and explore real career options," said Roy Grizzard, assistant secretary of labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy.

To request a copy of the CD-ROM, send your name, company name, address and phone number to wrp@dol.gov or call ODEP at (202) 693-7880.

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