On March 21, 2023 the SBAM Foundation presented the 7th Annual MI Hidden Talent Workshop.
Hiring individuals with disabilities and responding to their needs creates an environment of trust, productivity, and retention. The MI Hidden Talent Workshop helps employers navigate the ins and outs of hiring people with disabilities.
During this workshop, attendees were greeted by SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley and Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, the co-founders and co-hosts of the event.
Our keynote speaker was Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes. For years, Meijer has been a leader in hiring people with disabilities. Keyes led the effort and continues to advocate for inclusion in the workplace as President & CEO. These efforts have resulted in national recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Keynote Presentation: Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes
Following Keyes’ presentation workshop attendees headed to breakout sessions.
- Apprenticeship, A Strategic Hiring Advantage
- Preparing the Work Environment for Neurodiverse Candidates
- Getting Started with Inclusive Hiring
Our General Session Presentations offered attendees the opportunity to hear from organizations that are committed to inclusion.
During the Provider Panel: Discover, Develop and Retain: Supporting Michigan’s Hidden Talent, presenters from Incompass Michigan, the Autism Alliance of Michigan, Arnold Center, and Peckham Inc. addressed how these provider organizations can offer support to address workforce challenges for employers.
Provider Panel: Discover, Develop and Retain: Supporting Michigan’s Hidden Talent
This year’s Inclusion Spotlight focused on how the Ken’s Krew partnership with Home Depot provides vocational training and integrative competitive employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities.
Inclusion Spotlight: Ken’s Krew
Thank you to our presenters, attendees and sponsors for making this day possible.
