2024 Job Seeker Preparation Day | Putnam County

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program is hosting a free two-day employment event for workers and job seekers with disabilities in Putnam County.

Day one sessions will highlight resources available through the Vocational Rehabilitation program and its partners and good job preparation practices. Day two will allow participants to connect with local employers.

Event Schedule:

Job Seeker Preparation Day | October 1, 2024

9:00 - 10:00 am CST| Tennessee College of Applied Technology | Learning the Trades

10:00 - 11:00 am CST |Vocational Rehabilitation Community Services Unit |Making a GREAT First Impression

11:00 - 3:00 pm CST| Goodwill Career Solutions |Creating Your Individual Resume, Completing Online Applications and Using Mock Interviews

12:00 - 1:00 pm CST| Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 pm CST|Vol State Community College |Post-Secondary Education

2:00 - 3:00 pm CST|Workable TN, Benefits Specialist|Benefits to Work

Job Fair | October 2, 2024

Noon - 2:00 pm  CST | Meet Area Employers

About the Vocational Rehabilitation Program at the Tennessee Department of Human Services

The Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Tennessee Department of Human Services has a variety of supports and programs to help Tennesseans with disabilities find higher levels of independence through employment, accessibility tools, and other resources. The Division’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program specializes in helping workers with disabilities find job success and assisting businesses with disability employment topics. Learn more at TN.Gov/HumanServices/Ds/Vocational-Rehabilitation.Html.