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OHSU to host free 'Night of Networking' for people with disabilities

October 8, 2015

WHAT:

OHSU will host the sixth annual Night for Networking, a free event that introduces skilled potential employees with disabilities to local employers who are committed to workforce diversity.

The event will include discussions and presentations, music, light refreshments, a raffle, sponsor gift bags, mingling and networking.

Steve Hanamura, founder and president of Hanamura Consulting Inc., will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Presenters will include:

Nick Fish, Portland City Commissioner
Michael Tom, director, OHSU Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
Ian Jaquiss, Diversity Awareness Trainer and Outreach Specialist, OHSU Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity

For more information, click here.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE:

Collaborative Life Sciences Building, South Waterfront
2730 S.W. Moody Avenue, Portland 97239

DETAILS:

People with disabilities are the least employed (have the highest unemployment rate) of any minority in the United States. More than 400 people and 40-plus businesses participated in last year's event.

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