October is Dignity and Respect Month! Why not to celebrate by participating in the 12th Annual National Disability Mentoring Day? Get motivated by checking out this energizing story:
UPMC has committed to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 will be participating National Disability Mentoring Day. National Disability Mentoring Day brings students and other job seekers with disabilities into the work place, affording them the opportunity to learn firsthand about career opportunities. Last year, over 50 students from Pittsburgh visited various UPMC locations and shadowed employees, while finding out more information on careers in healthcare.
If you are part of the UPMC community, please consider hosting a group of students for 2011 National Disability Mentoring Day. By hosting a group of students, you will have the opportunity to educate individuals about future careers available in the healthcare field. In addition, you will be mentoring students, and helping them realize their potential.
You will be provided with all the tools you need to have a fun and insightful day with the students including a sample agenda and activity ideas. This year, all mentors will be receiving information on the students including their career areas of interest and hobbies. Therefore, all you will need to do is make the commitment to host students.
Contact K.C. Hoffert, Project Coordinator, at hoffertkc@upmc.edu or 412-864-4167 by Monday, September 12, 2011 if you are interested in hosting students for National Disability Mentoring Day on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011. When contacting K.C., please indicate the number of students you would like to invite to you site. More information on the names of the students assigned to your location will be provided in early October.
Learn more about the program and how you can mentor a student at your business here. How will you be participating and making a difference in a student’s life?
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