DEAM14 Workshop B | Veteran Hiring, Talent Communities, WRP and DOL Utilization Goals
What is a protected veteran? How are states using talent communities? Do you know how WRP.jobs helps Members connect with college students and graduates with disabilities? These are just a few of the many questions that Workshop B sessions addressed during the...DEAM14 Sees Record-Breaking Turnout
OFCCP compliance has been weighing heavily on the minds of federal contractors since the Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) were issued back in 2011. DirectEmployers Association realized it only made sense to schedule the 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference...OFCCP Compliance, Disability Inclusion, EEOC Strategic Plan & More | Takeaways from DEAM14 Track
Despite the quick turnaround from DEAM13, the DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference (DEAM14) was better than we could have imagined! With record attendance, amazing presenters, and several chances to network and mingle, this year’s conference was the best...Getting Started with PRM – New Member Benefit from DirectEmployers to Assist with OFCCP Compliance
The new OFCCP regulations that went into effect March 24, 2014 for VEVRAA and Section 503 require federal contractors to build meaningful relationships with diversity, disability, veteran, women and other minority organizations. This also means recording...DEAM14 Brings Knowledge, Networking and Actionable Information
The Veterans Connect Career Fair and DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM14) took place March 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. Both events were a huge success and DEAM14 had record-breaking attendance!
We’ll be posting all of the great information and best practices over the next few weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out our recap video for DEAM14 highlights and to hear some attendees share why they valued the event:
People You Need to Meet at DEAM14
While the DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM14) is first and foremost an educational event, it is also a time to network with industry peers and make new acquaintances in the professional arena. We have record-breaking attendance this year with...DirectEmployers Association to Host Veterans Career Fair and Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Area
In light of the changing regulatory environment for federal contractors, DirectEmployers will be hosting it’s 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference in the Washington, D.C. metro area, with the goal of providing it’s over 350 attendees with educational information and...DEAM14 Keynote: Meet John Robinson
Every day people with disabilities face challenges and obstacles, many of which are daily norms that much of society takes for granted. John Robinson–born a congenital amputee–is one individual whose disability has been a challenge throughout life, but his remarkable tenacity, talent and faith has led him to succeed not only in business and building a family, but also in life. His inspirational story “Get Off Your Knees” will show attendees what determination looks like as he describes how he overcame his disability and created an extraordinary life for himself. Get to know a little bit more about John in this video: