the net & usbln
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The NET & USBLN. A Model Employment Partnership. Presenters. Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management, Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
September 2009 USBLN Conference 1
The NET & USBLN A Model Employment Partnership
September 2009 USBLN Conference 2
Presenters
Beth Butler, VP Accommodations Management, Wachovia - a Wells Fargo Company
Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens
Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, CSAVR (Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation)
September 2009 USBLN Conference 3
U.S. Business Leadership Network Beth Butler, Chair of the USBLN Deb Russell, Vice Chair of the
USBLN Mission of the USBLN Pillars: Employment, Marketing
and Vendoring
September 2009 USBLN Conference 4
USBLN – NET Collaboration
Disability Supplier Diversity Program United We Serve Campaign - Meals on
Wheels USBLN-NET Joint Training Supporting BLN - VR Connections at the
state and local level NET Support to USBLN Members -
national recruitment and support services NET Connecting Business Partners to
USBLN/BLN Members
September 2009 USBLN Conference 5
The NET Vision Statement
To create a “one company”
model to serve business customers through a national VR team that specializes in employer development, business consulting and corporate relations.
September 2009 USBLN Conference 6
National VR – Business NetworkThe NET
Benefits by customer category: Business will have direct access to
the qualified candidates and support services provided by State VR agencies on a national basis.
VR Consumers will have access to national employment opportunities and career development resources.
State VR agencies will have a national system for sharing employment resources, best practices and business connections.
September 2009 USBLN Conference 7
Foundations
Dual Customer One Company Across 80 Agencies Single Points of Contact Sharing Models and Best Practices Build a Team Around the Business Work with a Business as a Whole Relationships, Consistency,
Deliverability and Sustainability National Resources Delivered
Locally
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The NET:VR Business ServicesDefined by Business Customers
• Pre-Employment• Internships• Training
• HR/Staffing • Recruitment & Promotion• Benefits & Compensation• Retention Supports• Employee Advisory Services
• Accommodations• Work Site Assessment• Assistive Technology
• Staff Training• Disability Awareness• ADA/Employment Laws
• Diversity Programs• EEOC/Affirmative Action
• Universal Design• Contracts• Facilities• Programs/Services• Assistive Technology • Information Technology
• Financial Supports• WOTC• Barrier Removal
• Legal & Compliance• Labor Relations • Policy Development• Risk Management
• Product Development• Customer Service• Marketing & Outreach
September 2009 USBLN Conference 9
The Business Customer Perspective of The NET Wachovia:
2004 NET Vision was cast Business Spoke & VR Listened Collaboration = Mutual Benefit
Access to Qualified Experts Guidance on Accommodation
Options Access to Skilled Talent Pool Disability Etiquette Training Outgrow the NET…NEVER!!!
September 2009 USBLN Conference 10
The Business Customer Perspective of The NET Walgreens
Opportunity to be introduced to NET and VR business representatives
Determination to serve business needs
Tremendous growth of opportunity across country and business lines, example Texas
Future potential – endless
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Contact Information
Beth Butler, VP Accommodations ManagementWachovia - a Wells Fargo [email protected]
Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee ServicesWalgreens(847) 527-5385 voice [email protected]
Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business RelationsCouncil of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)[email protected]