TCC to host free job fair for those with developmental disabilities

Job seekers and students with disabilities can attend a free conference called "Tools 4 Success" to help prepare them for their job searches and employment.

Job seekers and students with disabilities can attend a free conference called “Tools 4 Success” to help prepare them for their job searches and employment.

The half-day employment and technology conference will be held March 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tacoma Community College.

Sponsored by Pierce County Community Connections, Developmental Disabilities, and community organizations, the conference is also open to career counselors, employment specialists, parents and agency case managers. A $20 registration fee is required for professionals and parents.

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The conference is aimed at being interactive and assistive technology will be on display. Special sessions will include resume preparation, interviewing skills, job and career search, getting and keeping a job, computer tools, asking for reasonable accommodation, and success stories.

Pre-registration is required. Please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 or Kady Duggan at kduggan@wapave.org. TTY users, please use Washington Relay at 711 or 1-800-833-6388. Accommodation and interpreters will be provided if requested by March 8.