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About EARN

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; build inclusive workplace cultures; and meet diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals. 

Getting Started

Start here to learn how to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; why workplace inclusion of people with disabilities matters; and how EARN’s resources can help.

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    Phases of Employment

  • A woman in a wheelchair shakes hands with a colleague

    Recruit

    Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.

  • Two men work at repairing an engine.

    Hire

    Identify people who have the skills and attributes for the job.

  • A woman with a disability wearing a helmet works in a factory

    Retain

    Keep talented employees with disabilities, including those who acquire them on the job.

  • A man uses sign language to communicate.

    Advance

    Ensure that employees with disabilities have equal opportunities for advancement.

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EARN’s Learning Center offers a wide range of training resources, including self-paced online courses.

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EARN makes it easy to stay up-to-date on disability employment news and information. Start by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and eblasts, which will connect you to upcoming events, developing news and promising practices in the world of disability diversity and inclusion. And don’t forget to follow EARN on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. 

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Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

Learn about this free recruiting resource for federal employers. 

Getting Started / Resources

The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a free resource that connects federal agencies nationwide with qualified job candidates for temporary or permanent positions in a variety of fields. Applicants are highly motivated post-secondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workforce.

Through the WRP, employers have:

  • Access to candidates across the nation.
  • Ability to source candidates who are veterans.
  • Pre-screened job candidates.
  • Flexibility in hiring for summer internships or permanent positions.

Federal employers may search for WRP candidates using www.WRP.gov. Watch a video to learn more.

Private sector employers interested in utilizing WRP can email earn@askearn.org. 

It is important to note that when considering WRP students for internships or permanent positions, employers should conduct the application and interview process according to their usual recruitment, hiring and on-boarding procedures. There is no post-employment support provided to the employer or the employee.

The following resources can assist employers in preparing to use the WRP.

Phases of Employment

Recruit Hire Retain Advance

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