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Updated · WITN · Oct 23
ECVC Highlights 1 McDonald’s Partnership to Expand Disability Employment in Greenville
Updated
Updated · WITN · Oct 23

ECVC Highlights 1 McDonald’s Partnership to Expand Disability Employment in Greenville

1 articles · Updated · WITN · Oct 23

Summary

  • Greenville nonprofit ECVC used National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October to spotlight local business ties that place people with disabilities into jobs, including at the 10th Street McDonald’s.
  • 1 employee from ECVC currently works at that restaurant, where General Manager Josh Zabriskie said the nonprofit helps match workers with locations and handles paperwork, transportation support and follow-up needs.
  • ECVC also provides job coaching and check-ins after hiring, giving employers added support while helping workers stay in roles or move to jobs that fit better.
  • Zabriskie said employees with disabilities do the same work as other hires and urged more businesses to contact ECVC, arguing the partnership makes hiring easier while widening workplace diversity.

Insights

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