OFCCP's Southeast Region will begin its Multi-Agency Veterans Integrated Support Services (MAVISS) Committee fiscal year 2021 year by celebrating our VETERANS in the month of November.  We are extending an invitation to veteran coordinators for all colleges and universities, federal contractors, federal, state and local veterans agencies, veterans community organizations, local vets representatives (LVERS) and disabled vets representatives (DVOPS) to attend this event to learn about the Department of  Defense's Skillbridge Program to assist veterans' transition into the civilian workforce and Clemson University's award winning veterans employment program. THIS EVENT IS CLOSED-CAPTIONED.

Panelists will answer questions regarding the application process, documents that are important and provide tips and tricks on creating an effective resume.

Please join the U.S. Department of Labor-Office of Federal Contract Compliance and the Philadelphia Liberty ILG for our First Joint Recruitment Fair for those attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges Universities (TCUs). Hear from some of the leading companies in the field of Banking, Legal, and Research & Consulting Industries share with you their current job opportunities, internships, mentoring programs available.

There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions during the event.

Please register using the link and the log-in information will be provided no later than 11/18/2020. Any questions covering registeration please feel free to contact williams.marlene@dol.gov.

Panelists will answer questions regarding the application process, documents that are important and provide tips and tricks on creating an effective resume.

Have you been identified as a VEVRAA Focused Review Federal Contractor? Do you want to understand the VEVRAA Focused Review Process? Please join the Richmond Area Office as they present a compliance assistance session for federal contractors covering the VEVRAA Focused Review. The presentation is designed to guide you through the VEVRAA Focused Review process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Richmond Area Office at (804) 888-6727.

Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ Raleigh Area Office for a discussion designed to guide federal contractors through the VEVRAA focused review process. We will discuss the different stages of a supply and service VEVRAA focused review, including the elements of the desk audit and the onsite review. We will review common problem areas and cover suggested best practices. Attendance is free and open to the public. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For more information, contact Assistant District Director George Rouse by e-mail at rouseiii.george@dol.gov or by phone at (919) 900-2370.

Assistant Secretary Lowry will present a Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) Veterans Day Webinar which will include updates on VETS programs and initiatives. Open to Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Partners, Stakeholders and Community Associates.

Please join us if your schedule allows.

Please use the links below to participate via video and view the presentation slides.

Important Note:   For this webinar, you must call 888-399-7388 for audio and use passcode  1356826.

For Participants:URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PWXW1755149
Audience passcode: 1356826

Participants can join the event directly at:
https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PWXW1755149&p=1356826&t=c

Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Portland Area Office for a webinar discussion designed to guide federal contractors through the VEVRAA Focused Review process. We will discuss the different stages of a supply and service VEVRAA focused review, including the elements of the desk audit and the onsite review

Please register by October 19, 2020. For more information, contact Compliance Officer Kim Nguyen by e-mail at Nguyen.Phuong.Kim@dol.gov or Compliance Officer Ben Van Vleet by e-mail at VanVleet.Benjamin@dol.gov.

This event requires registration through WebEx. To register here

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email message with Instructions on how to join the event.

OFCCP Seattle District Office is providing a basic understanding of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Focused Review process. This WebEx should help federal contractors determine what additional preparations they may need to undertake to prepare for a VEVRAA Focused Review. The compliance assistance event should generally help federal contractors build their knowledge about compliance, as well as support long-term voluntary contractor compliance and potentially reduce the cost of compliance.

For more information, contact Compliance Officer Johnny Luu by e-mail at luu.johnny@dol.gov or Compliance Officer Edward Cunningham by e-mail at cunningham.edward@dol.gov.

This event requires registration through WebEx. To register click here

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email message with Instructions on how to join the event.

The U.S. Department of Labor cordially invites you to a virtual celebration of the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Join us as we explore the crucial role of accessible technology in relation to this year’s NDEAM theme of “Increasing Access and Opportunity” for people with disabilities, and the Labor Department’s work to ensure that emerging technologies are accessible to all in the workplace.

Featured guests will include:

• Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia and other senior DOL officials
• Cathy Hackl – Futurist and Author of The Augmented Workforce
• Vint Cerf – Internet Guru, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google
• Bobby Silverstein – Disability Policy Expert, Principal at Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville
• Martez Mott, Ph.D. – Postdoctoral Researcher at Microsoft Research
• Rory Cooper, Ph.D. – Distinguished Professor at University of Pittsburgh
• Haley Moss – Attorney, Author, and Law Expert in Autism and Neurodiversity

Moderated by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Jennifer Sheehy, the event will feature insightful dialogues with thought leaders and a video showcase of the latest innovations in communications, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and more.