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08/18/2026

Strengthening the Tech Workforce Through Apprenticeships, Skills-Based Hiring, and Disability Employment: August 19, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Free webinar from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability

Join EARN and representatives from Apprenti for a free webinar examining how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success. Speakers will share insights from the IT sector, discuss innovative training and career-entry models, and highlight practical examples of how organizations are creating pathways into high-demand occupations.

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Explore how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success.

08/11/2026

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and representatives from Apprenti on 8/19/26, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, for “Strengthening the Tech Workforce Through Apprenticeships, Skills-Based Hiring, and Disability Employment," a free webinar exploring how employers can build stronger and more accessible technology talent pipelines. As part of EARN's Industry Spotlight webinar series, this session will examine how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success.
Topics include:
• Current workforce trends in the IT industry, including the role of AI
• Examples of apprenticeship and work-based learning models in the tech sector
• Approaches for identifying talent based on skills and capabilities
• Practical ways for creating accessibility for workers with disabilities
• Resources that support employee growth and long-term career success
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Explore how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success.

07/16/2026

Learn How ABLE Accounts Support Work and Financial Independence
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that allow eligible Americans with disabilities to work, earn, and save without risking needed benefits. On July 1, the ODEP-funded National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network Initiative held a Community of Practice webinar exploring how ABLE accounts can empower disabled job seekers and workers to accept a job, pursue a promotion, or increase their work hours with confidence. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording now. ABLE eligibility and contribution limits have been expanded, so tune in to learn the latest. Link here for the free webinar:
https://tinyurl.com/2p9ksywa

07/14/2026

CHECK OUT THIS BLOG:
Simple Ways to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out

Finding a job that’s the right fit starts with presenting your best self to employers. Your cover letter and resume are often your first introduction, so creating strong, well-organized materials is an important step toward getting noticed. The Presenting Your Best Self to Employers fact sheet from Choose Work offers helpful guidance. If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary, Ticket to Work service providers can support you throughout the process.
Link here to see the whole blog: https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2026-07-13-simple-ways-to-make-your-resume-and-cover-letter-stand-out

07/03/2026

HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!!!!!

06/30/2026

VETERANS IN THE WORKFORCE: Tools and Resources for Employers from EARN
America’s veterans bring valuable skills and experience to the workplace, and understanding how to welcome and support them can help employers strengthen their talent pool. This includes veterans with both apparent and nonapparent disabilities. Employers can recognize veterans and National PTSD Awareness Month by exploring practical strategies to recruit and retain veterans through workplace policies and practices that support workforce success. EARN and the U.S. Department of Labor offer many resources to help.
Link here for more information: https://askearn.org/page/earn-newsletter-june-2026?

Spotlight on Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Construction and Manufacturing, and a Featured Expert Q&A.

06/25/2026

When? and Whether?? to Tell Your Employer about Your Disability
Searching for a job comes with a lot of decisions: what roles to apply for, how to highlight your strengths, and how to prepare for interviews. On top of that, you may also be wondering: Do I need to tell an employer about my disability? And if so, when?
This post breaks down what disclosure means, why it’s a personal choice, and the situations when sharing this information might be helpful. If you or someone you know is navigating this decision, this post offers clear guidance and practical considerations to help make the choice that feels right. Link here to see the complete posting:

Disclosure is a personal choice when it comes to telling an employer about your disability. Some people may choose to disclose to get an accommodation. Learn your options so you can make the decision that works best for you.

06/23/2026

WEBINAR SERIES:SURVIVING CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS: How to Keep Title II Disability Benefits During Work and Medical Reviews
July 21, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET

People who get approved for Title II Disability benefits – often after appeals and long waits – usually breathe deep sighs of relief to have that nerve-racking ordeal behind them. Little do they know. Getting awarded a Title II Disability benefit is just the beginning. SSA periodically conducts two kinds of reviews to determine whether eligibility for benefits can continue. Work continuing disability reviews (CDRs) evaluate earnings and allowable deductions to determine which Title II Disability work incentive phase a person is in, and whether they remain eligible for benefit payments. Medical CDRs consider whether a person has medically improved, and therefore, whether benefits should continue.

This webinar details work and medical CDRs – when and how often they are initiated, which forms and documents are used, tips for people whose work CDRs will determine they are performing SGA and the standard of proof used for medical CDRs. The session also reviews two work incentives that can enable a person to keep Title II Disability or SSI benefits temporarily even if they have medically
improved – the Ticket to Work and Section 301 – and how to prepare beneficiaries to use them, if necessary.
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Access online webinars and professional development courses in disability employment. Build skills, earn certificates, and learn from industry experts.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth National Holiday

On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free under the Emancipation Proclamation.
Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the proclamation more than two years earlier, its enforcement did not reach Texas until after the Civil War was effectively over. The announcement marked a historic turning point and became the foundation of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation in Texas.

06/16/2026

Free Workshop on Employment in the Construction Field!
The construction industry is experiencing steady growth, increasing the need for employers to fill critical roles, retain experienced workers after injury or illness, and promote overall well-being, including support for mental health and substance use disorder. Sign up to learn how hiring and retaining Americans with disabilities can help employers strengthen talent pipelines, support experienced workers, and create safer, more resilient job sites.
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and the Associated General Contractors of Missouri are putting on a free webinar, “Building a Stronger Construction Industry: Recruitment, Retention, and Workforce Stability,” on July 1, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. Link here to sign up:
https://askearn.org/event/building-a-stronger-construction-industry?

Explore current industry trends and practical strategies construction employers can use to build a supportive job site culture, strengthen their workforce, and improve overall retention.