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The Arc to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for individuals with disabilities

Register by Feb. 13 for March event

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP –The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals living with Disabilities who are seeking full and part-time employment positions. 

The event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at The Arc of Atlantic County’s main campus, 6550 Delilah Road, Suite 101, Egg Harbor Township. 

Individuals who live with disabilities in southern New Jersey will have the opportunity to meet with area employers to explore job opportunities that are currently available. Registration is required. 

To register, please email Irene Perez, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Program Planning Development Specialist of the NJ Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Irene.Perez@dol.nj.gov by Feb. 13, 2023, to reserve your spot or call (609) 306-5318. 

“We know that people with disabilities make great employees,”said Scott Hennis, CEO, The Arc of Atlantic County. “We are excited to offer this opportunity for employers to connect with people living with disabilities as they work to fill openings in their workforce.” 

In addition to the job hiring event, several community partners will host resource tables with information on a variety of services available. 

For more information, contact Mary Ruley Moyer, Director of Development and Community Outreach at (609) 485-0800 ext. 135. 

About The Arc of Atlantic County: The Arc of Atlantic County works to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the community. Through direct services, advocacy, education and prevention activities, The Arc works in partnership with individuals and their families to make choices possible about how and where they live, learn, work and play. The Arc of Atlantic County serves nearly 800 individuals and their families annually and accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership. 

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