Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career
GettingHired.com is holding an accessible online job fair on April 23. The Expo enables you to directly connect with employers who are actively looking to expand and/or diversify their workforce to include people with disabilities. Here’s the link for more information and to sign up.
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Since 1974, Computer Technologies Program has provided over one million hours of training and support for thousands of people with disabilities taking steps toward their career goals. We work hand-in-hand with the Department of Rehabilitation so there is no cost for our program’s participants and they have access to a wide range of support services.
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