ODS Professional Development Series: Wednesday Sessions

Students registered with the Office of Disability Services are invited to join ODS's Vocational Coordinator Angela  Bonza for a series of programs on topics such as: Résumés, Interviewing, Job/internship Search, Networking, Disability Disclosure, Workplace Accommodations, and Maintaining Benefits while working.

Register for our new Professional Development Series, 12 weeks of programming this fall covering a wide range of topics.  You can choose the day/time that work best for your schedule.  The series is a free offering from the Office of Disability Services and our Employer Advisory Council.

Students can choose the weekly session that fits their schedule best: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m., starting the week of September 15.

Interested students with disabilities should register online today:  http://tinyurl.com/qgnrmp6 

What is Professional Development? 

A wide range of skills and knowledge, Professional Development includes knowledge of subject matter (your degree program,) information on job-search necessities (resumes, cover letters, interviewing, etc.,) and soft skills interpersonal communication, workplace culture, even shaking hands!)  These items combined take time to develop, and for students with disabilities, thinking about disclosure and workplace accommodations can add to the knowledge. 

Why do I need it?

People with disabilities account for the highest number of degreed individuals who are not employed.   Having a degree is not enough; experience and soft skills will help you to complete the package and demonstrate to employers that you are a good fit for their organization.  You can start building these things while in school.