Projects- DRS Corporate Connections
Corporate Connections is a statewide resource and employment service assisting Tennessee businesses in recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with disabilities. A regional point of contact is available to offer consultation and educational information for enhanced diversity in the workplace. Corporate Connections links employers with qualified job candidates and provides follow up services throughout the employment process. The Program is funded by the Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services and administered by the University of Tennessee, Connections for Disability and Employment.
DRS Corporate Connections Brochure
Services for Target Audiences - Employers
Resources
Training, consultation, and technical assistance are provided on topics such as:
- Disability awareness education
- Job accommodations and accessibility
- Tax incentives for companies
- Community services and resource professionals
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Public relations and business networking opportunities
Recruiting
Assistance is available in locating qualified applicants to fill job openings by:
- Identifying company employment needs
- Surveying work environments and job requirements
- Distributing information on current job openings to candidate referral sources
- Pre-screening and providing references on potential job candidates
- Follow up with company throughout the interviewing and hiring process
Retention
Services are provided to assist companies in retaining a qualified and diverse workforce through:
- Assisting in the implementation of job accommodations for current employees
- Linking companies with community resources
- Highlighting successful company employment practices through community public relations activities
Services for Target Audiences - Service Providers and Individuals with Disabilities
Service Providers
- Corporate Connections provides marketing and public relations services for the TN Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).
- Regional Account Representatives are available as resources to provide information in areas such as labor market trends and available job opportunities.
- Account Representatives pre-screen potential job applicants.
- Account Representatives provide references and follow job candidates through the employment process with Corporate Connections company accounts.
- The program maintains a database to track job candidates through the employment process.
Students and Faculty
- Corporate Connections provides employment services and resources for UT students with disabilities served by TN DRS.
- Corporate Connections provides educational information and resources for students studying human resource, diversity and disability management.
- Corporate Connections provides services to the UT Office of Human Resource Management by recruiting and pre-screening potential applicants for employment.
The Public and Community
- Corporate Connections promotes awareness and education regarding employment of people with disabilities through public relations activities.
- Corporate Connections coordinates media opportunities to promote employment for people with disabilities.
- Corporate Connections conducts community educational programs to promote employment of people with disabilities for business professionals and civic organizations.
Connections for Disability and Employment
312 Conference Center Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4132
V: 865-974-4109
Fax: 865.974.9180
Email: cde@tennessee.edu