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Abilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 9: MSU Project SEARCH - Academia State Collaboration SeriesIn this episode, we focus on "Spartan Project Search." This is a joint project between Michigan State University, Ingham Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, and Peckham Inc. A short description of Spartan Project Search from the website is below:
"Spartan Project SEARCH’s inaugural year started in Fall 2016 at Michigan State University as a partnership with Ingham Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, and Peckham Inc.
"Spartan Project SEARCH brings a successful international program for young adults with developmental di...
2023-01-3048 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 8: Careers Collaborative - Academia State Collaboration SeriesIn this episode, we focus on the Careers Collaborative. This is a joint project between Michigan State University and the Michigan Rehabilitation Services. A short description of the collaborative from the website is below:
"Careers Collaborative was launched in 2014 through private gifts from Michael and Kathy Bosco matching state and federal funds in partnership with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). The Collaborative is strengthening leadership with a focus on career transition for students with disabilities. Students gain a full-time on-campus vocational rehabilitation counselor and specialized guidance with new synergies among several campus departments intent on career outcomes. This partnership enhances career...
2023-01-3039 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 6 - Michigan Career And Technical InstituteIn this episode, we feature an in-depth discussion with Jennifer Zuniga, Director of the Michigan Career & Technical Institute (MCTI). The MCTI, a one of its kind institute in the country, is a post-secondary vocational and technical training center for adults with disabilities in Michigan. It is the 2nd largest rehabilitation training center in the country. MCTI is supported by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Michigan Rehabilitation Services. It is located on Pine Lake in southwestern Barry County. MCTI’s residential campus features 72 acres of land and access to 700 feet of Pine Lake. Listen in for more in...
2022-10-2646 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 7 - Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, MichiganIn this episode, we feature an in-depth discussion with Juan Ortiz, Director of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP). The BSBP is a one of its kind organization that provides training and services that empower visually impaired individuals to achieve their goals. The organization works closely with individuals in identifying appropriate vocational training and services including special needs and assistive technologies. Please visit their website at https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-persons for additional information.
Source: Information on this description is obtained from the BSBP website.
2022-10-2645 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 5: A conversation about the Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP) - Part 2In this second part of the two part episode, we discuss with Kathleen West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, National Employment Team @ Council of State Administrators of Vocation Rehabilitation, and Mike Corso President and co-Founder of DisABLEDperson, Inc in discussing The Talent Acquisition Portal®(TAP). Tap is a leading site for listing employees with disabilities that provides unique services in this space. The Portal can be accessed at tapability.org/
2022-03-0126 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode: 4 - A conversation about the Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP) - Part 1In this first part of the two part episode, we discuss with Kathleen West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, National Employment Team @ Council of State Administrators of Vocation Rehabilitation, and Mike Corso President and co-Founder of DisABLEDperson, Inc in discussing The Talent Acquisition Portal®(TAP). Tap is a leading site for listing employees with disabilities that provides unique services in this space. The Portal can be accessed at https://tapability.org/
2022-03-0132 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 3 - A conversation with Patrick Romzek, Founder of Michigan Bridge AcademyThe Abilities, Opportunities and Future of Work Podcast is co-produced by the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Eli Broad College of Business with the objective of providing an opportunity to showcase best-in-class practices on burning issues related to how workforce with disabilities can be integrated highlighting firms, community organizations, not-for-profits and other state organizations that are doing outstanding work in integrating individuals with disabilities into the workforce and allow them to share their “stories.” The Podcast aims to fill the gap on democratizing best-in-class practices with the broader disability community that can help facilitate employment of individuals with disabilities, This...
2021-08-1142 min
Broad MattersSpartans Advance The Future of Supply ChainThrough strong industry partnerships, innovative collaborations, and a desire to aim higher and do more, Broad Spartans are advancing the future of supply chain. The third and final episode of our Supply Chain Management mini-series explores the wide range of unconventional and innovative research by MSU supply chain faculty who are offering solutions for today's biggest challenges. Special thanks to Steven Melnyk, Simone Peinkofer, Vedat Verter, Stan Griffis, and Sriram Narayanan for discussing their research with our producers. MSU Supply Chain Management Mini-Series Part 3 of 3. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on...
2021-05-2624 min
Abilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 1 - A conversation with Amanda Hines, Darlene King and Jennifer ZappThe Abilities, Opportunities and Future of Work Podcast is co-produced by the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Eli Broad College of Business with the objective of providing an opportunity to showcase best-in-class practices on burning issues related to how workforce with disabilities can be integrated highlighting firms, community organizations, not-for-profits and other state organizations that are doing outstanding work in integrating individuals with disabilities into the workforce and allow them to share their “stories.” The Podcast aims to fill the gap on democratizing best-in-class practices with the broader disability community that can help facilitate employment of individuals with disabilities, This...
2021-03-0838 minAbilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 2 - Conversation with Amanda Hines, Darlene King, and Jennifer Zapp(Contd from Ep1)This track is a follow up to Episode 1 of the Abilities, Opportunities and Future of Work Podcast. Thank you for Listening. If you have comments/feedback, please send your message to aofow@broad.msu.edu. This is a voluntary collaborative effort between the Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and the Broad College of Business
2021-03-0840 min