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What is Unison in Industries?
Who should come?
What's happening at the conference?
How do I register for Unison in Industries?





What is Unison in Industries?
Unison in Industries is an employment development conference that promotes opportunities for people with barriers to employment, including those with disabilities.



Who should come?
Employers
Nonprofits / Educational Institutions / Government Agencies
Job-seekers

Employers:
  • Learn how to save on labor costs while increasing workforce diversity
  • Meet potential job candidates from diverse backgrounds
  • Learn about hiring trends
  • Network with other employers
  • Meet the agencies that can pre-screen qualified candidates for your business
  • Promote your business by purchasing a table in our vendor area

Nonprofits / Educational Institutions / Government Agencies:

  • Professional development through an excellent list of skilled
    presenters
  • Network with other organizations and employers
  • Discover opportunities for job-seekers
  • Learn about employment trends
  • Promote your organization via a
    discounted rate on a booth

Job-seekers:

  • Learn effective tools and techniques for finding your next job
  • Meet employers
  • Network with other job-seekers
  • Learn about workforce development
  • Meet the agencies that can potentially help you in your job search




What's happening at the conference?
There will be a a keynote speaker (Marty Nemko of KGO and NPR), three breakout sessions with a choice of three speakers in each time slot, and an endnote speaker (renowned author and speaker Gary Karp). In the Vendor Area, you'll have the opportunity to learn about businesses and organizations  working in employment development. Lunch is available for purchase in the hotel or at nearby restaurants. For more information about the speakers and schedule, see http://unisoninindustries.org/guestspeakers.


How do I register for Unison in Industries?
Easy online registration is available at http://unisoninindustries.org/registration. After selecting the number and type of tickets you wish to purchase and entering some information about yourself, you can choose to pay for your ticket(s) via PayPal, Google Checkout, or by mailing in a check (under "other payment options"). Upon successfully registering, you'll receive confirmation emails.