The 2009 Unison in Industries conference was a resounding success!

Hundreds of participants gathered at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto, CA on November 12th to learn about employment trends, job search strategies, and ways to overcome barriers to employment.

Check this site in coming weeks for additional resources from the conference.

Marty Nemko: Keynote Speaker Lookism: The Last Ism Find out more about the man known as "the Bay Area's best career coach" at http://www.martynemko.com/. Read about our other guest speakers here, and register today.

For the first time in almost 20 years, the Unison in Industries (U
in I) Conference will bring together individuals and organizations from
across the entire San Francisco Bay Area to promote opportunities for
under-served populations such as individuals with disabilities.

Who should come?

• Businesses: learn how to save on labor costs, increase diversity, and get great employees
• Community organizations: learn, get inspired, and connect with peers
  
• Government agencies: network with others in the Employment Development community, attend workshops
• Educational institutions: learn how to find opportunities and provide transition options for your students
• Job-seekers: gain effective tools and techniques for finding your next job
  

Be a part of it!