Project HIRED Diversity Partners Program

	2008 Diversity Partners Program
	Businesses and Project HIRED working together!
Project HIRED provides training, assessment and support services for job seekers with disabilities and operates a full-service interim staffing service. 2008 Diversity Partners:	Joint commitment to support and hire adults with disabilities into the workforce Benefits: Businesses can hire and retain diversified and skilled talent Immediate and long term impact on the local economy Enduring positive changes in the lives of individuals, their families, and their communities
Leader: LiveOps
*Pacesetter:* Jackson Hole Group *Investor:* Cisco Corporation, NetApp, Wells Fargo Foundation *Advocate:* Orlando Mitts Moore & Company	Business Commitment: Make disability awareness a strategic goal Recruit and hire from diverse talent pools Send your job openings to post Hire clients from the HIRED Temps and HIRED Direct programs Encourage employee volunteers Donate new and used equipment Match employee donations and Make an Annual Financial Contribution Project HIRED Commitment: Prepare job seekers with disabilities for in-demand jobs Educate employers on the advantages of hiring a diversified workforce Offer volunteer opportunities Be a voice for adults with disabilities in the community Employ adults with disabilities in our earned income programs Be accountable for program quality and bottom line results
	Annual Financial Commitment Levels:
		Pioneer ($50,000 and above) Visionary ($25,000 - $49,999) Leader ($15,000-$24,999) Pacesetter ($10,000-$14,999) Investor ($5,000-$9,999) Advocate ($1,000-$4,999) Partner ($500-$999)
	Recognition:
		All partners will be recognized in Project HIRED’s literature, website, and annual report All partners are encouraged to send representatives to the Business Advisory Committee and Technology Advisory Group, and nominate potential board members All partners will be invited to Project HIRED annual dinner and recognition breakfast events
		Pioneer Table at both events Visionary Table at both events Leader Table at both events Pacesetter Table at both events Investor 5 seats at both events Advocate 2 seats at both events Partner 2 seats at one event
	*Ways to Volunteer:*
	Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Technology Advisory Group (TAG) “Prep for Success” Events Mentor Program Mock Interview Nights ResourceCenter Job Club and Seminar Speakers Volunteer at Events 24th Annual Recognition Breakfast: MAY 21, 2009 7th Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction: OCTOBER 12, 2009