Duke Energy Empowers Enable America to Support North Carolina Veterans Find Jobs with a $67,425 Grant
Grant to support VetConnect Energy Industry Job Seeker Workshops for Transitioning Military in North Carolina. Enable America will conduct workshops providing job search instruction and energy industry employment opportunities at Ft. Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion, Fayetteville NC and Camp Lejeune Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Jacksonville NC. - August 22, 2019
Enable America Teams with EDM Americas to Support Military at 4USTroops Golf Tournament
For the fourth consecutive year Enable America is helping support wounded warriors through a partnership with the EDM4USTroops Charity Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, June 8, at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. More than 225 golfers will participate, including many military... - June 04, 2015
ABB Supports Employment of Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Through Partnership with Enable America
Enable America, the nation’s first nonprofit solely committed to improving employment opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, is proud to announce that ABB is joining as a corporate partner and will participate in Enable America events and activities that promote diversity in... - February 22, 2015
Enable America Chairman Richard Salem Calls for Increased Vision Screening
Enable America founder and chairman Richard Salem called for increased efforts to detect vision loss at the 2015 Person of Vision Dinner to honor Jeff and Penny Vinik. Sponsored by Prevent Blindness Florida, the award was presented to the Viniks January 8 at Tampa’s Waterside Marriott... - January 10, 2015
Enable America Expands Programs in 2014 to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities
The addition and growth of programs and services from Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, are setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the new year. Included in... - December 24, 2014
Enable America Partners with DirectEmployers to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, the nation’s first nonprofit solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has joined forces with DirectEmployers Association in launching a dynamic and searchable online job portal: EnableAmerica.jobs. This online employment search tool... - August 07, 2014
Enable America Teams with EDM Americas to Support US Military and Wounded Warriors
For the third consecutive year Enable America is helping support wounded warriors through partnership with EDM America’s 4USTroops Charity Golf Tournament, being held Monday June 30 at the Prestonwoood County Club in Cary, NC. “Service members and their families deserve our support,... - June 28, 2014
Enable America Jobs Board Improves Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Companies taking action to meet the Department of Labor's Section 503 diversity initiatives and increase recruitment of people with disabilities can benefit by posting career opportunities on EnableAmerica.jobs. - May 04, 2014
Enable America Online Jobs Board Improves Employer Access to People with Disabilities
Enable America has launched an online Jobs Board to improve employer access to a vital but often overlooked segment of the working population: people with disabilities. This tool on EnableAmerica.org is an added benefit for companies committed to building diversity in the workplace, who join Enable... - January 15, 2014
Enable America 2013 Accomplishments Set the Stage for Greater Success in 2014
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is wrapping up another successful year. New partners and greater achievement set the stage for even more accomplishment in 2014. “2013 saw the... - December 18, 2013
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013
Enable America Pays Tribute to Congressman C.W. Bill Young
Enable America is paying tribute this week to Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. A longtime member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, where he focused on spending to support American troops and the military, the congressman passed away last week at age 82. “We have lost a... - October 25, 2013
Enable America Thanks Corporate Employers on Disability Mentoring Day
On the occasion of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this week’s Disability Mentoring Day, Enable America is congratulating its corporate supporters for their inclusion initiatives over the past 12 months. “We are bridge builders, but that would not be possible... - October 16, 2013
Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013
Enable America Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, today commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sponsored by U.S. Representative John Brademas (D-IN) and signed into... - September 28, 2013
Enable America and Northwestern Mutual Provide Job Support Services for the North Carolina National Guard
This month more than 50 transitioning members of the North Carolina National Guard improved their employment skills, thanks to a Job Readiness Workshop produced by Enable America and Northwestern Mutual. In a post-session survey, participants gave the workshop outstanding reviews. “Thanks to... - September 12, 2013
Enable America Programs Support U.S. Labor Department Rules to Improve Employment of People with Disabilities
Companies working to meet new U.S. Labor Department regulations for hiring people with disabilities can benefit from engaging with Enable America, a non-profit organization with programs that build bridges between employers and those they want to recruit. "In a competitive job market,... - September 05, 2013
Enable America Supports National Governor's Association Report on Employment of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, strongly supports this month’s findings from the National Governor’s Association (NGA), as is urging government leaders to review and implement the NGA’s recommendations. The... - August 08, 2013
Carolina RailHawks Partner with Enable America in Support of Employment for People with Disabilities
Furthering their commitment to increase the employment of people with disabilities, the Carolina RailHawks are partnering with Enable America on a promotion that will help support the non-profit organization’s Career Mentoring Day and Job Skills Workshop programs for those who are disabled,... - June 02, 2013
Enable America Urges Florida Governor to Sign Bill Banning "Retardation"
Today the Florida State House unanimously passed a bill that will eliminate the phrase “mental retardation” from state law, sending the measure onto Governor Rick Scott for his signature. Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with... - May 02, 2013
Enable America Endorses Bob Woodruff Foundation Recommendations in Support of Employment for Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is endorsing recommendations made by the executive director of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Anne Marie Dougherty, who wrote there are “three steps we must take right now to soften the landing... - May 01, 2013
Enable America Supports Perez Secretary of Labor Nomination
With the U.S. Senate reconvening today following a spring recess, Enable America is urging senators to proceed promptly and confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. “Enable America strongly supports the nomination of Thomas Perez to U.S. Secretary... - April 10, 2013
Enable America Partners with Businesses to Support Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America is joining forces with Tampa area businesses in support of improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Ybor City’s Bad Monkey and Tampa’s Caffe Fresco are now Enable America community partners in the effort to support disabled veterans and wounded... - March 24, 2013
Enable America Supports Directive for Students with Disabilities and School Sports
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is commending the U.S. Department of Education’s new directive that students with disabilities must be given equal opportunity to participate in school sports, either on traditional teams or... - January 30, 2013
Enable America Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments, Sets Sights for 2013
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is setting an agenda for greater achievement in 2013, to advance the accomplishments made during its anniversary celebration year in... - December 05, 2012
Enable America Salutes Military Veterans and Promotes Employment Opportunities
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America is saluting all those who have served in the U.S. military, and is reaffirming its commitment to improve job opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. “On this day we pause to honor all men and women who have served in... - November 11, 2012
Enable America Congratulates Voters for Advancing the Rights of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, congratulates voters for advancing the rights of people with disabilities in two 2012 election issues. “This was a historic election, with... - November 09, 2012
November is Enable America's 4th Annual "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is proud to announce this month as its 4th annual Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. In November the organization’s programming will be committed to... - November 04, 2012
Senator Harkin and Congressman Young Highlight Enable America Anniversary Events
Enable America marked ten years of service to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a series of events in Washington D.C. this month, including a Capitol Hill reception in honor of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. “People... - September 28, 2012
Registration Now Open for Enable America Job-Site Employment Opportunities for Disabled Veterans in Washington D.C.
Joshua Cruce is a member of a growing segment of the unemployed who have sacrificed for their country. Severely wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, he is now one of more than five million disabled American veterans. In entering the job market, he faces new challenges as the unemployment rate for... - August 30, 2012
Corporate HR Volunteers Team with Enable America to Help Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans and wounded warriors looking for employment will get a helping hand this week from Enable America and a team of corporate human resource professionals. HR leaders from five North Carolina employers will provide job search guidance and career coaching during an Enable America... - August 22, 2012
Enable America Promotes Employment of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors in Washington DC Area
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will conduct a series of job-site mentoring activities this summer in the Washington DC area for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. These programs will be held in conjunction with Enable... - August 22, 2012
Enable America Names Five Winners in Tampa Bay Lightning Contest to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Five disabled veterans have been chosen as winners in Enable America’s “Fan of the Game” contest, which was held in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The five will be honored in a series of events this weekend, including the Lightning’s game Saturday night against... - March 24, 2012
Enable America Announces Community Partnership with Regions Bank in Support of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America, the Tampa-based nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for disabled persons, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, announced today that Regions Bank has become a community partner in the mission to advance this goal. “Regions Bank... - March 17, 2012
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ryan Malone Teams with Enable America to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
A proud supporter of U.S. armed forces members and their families, Ryan Malone of the Tampa Bay Lightning is joining the executive search committee in an Enable America program that will honor disabled veterans and wounded warriors at an upcoming Lightning game. “I am extremely excited to... - February 17, 2012
Enable America and Tampa Bay Lightning Team Up to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation to honor disabled American veterans and wounded warriors. - February 01, 2012
Enable America Honors North Carolina Businesses and Organizations for Support of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a nonprofit group working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, honored more than two dozen North Carolina businesses and social service organizations for their support of that mission, in an awards ceremony Friday at the North Carolina Governor’s... - January 19, 2012
Enable America Celebrates Record Setting 2011
In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the... - December 24, 2011
City of Tampa Partners with Enable America to Host Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans
Demonstrating its support for programs that further employment opportunities for disabled veterans, the City of Tampa is partnering with Enable America to host a Career Mentoring Day this Monday, November 14, with Enable America’s VetConnect program providing real-life work experience for... - November 13, 2011
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the... - November 11, 2011
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011
Enable America to Award Airline Tickets to Disabled Vets and Wounded Warriors
Enable America’s work in promoting employment opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors has been recognized by Southwest Airlines, which today announced the nonprofit as one of the organizations that will receive 40 round-trip airline tickets to be used in Enable... - August 19, 2011
Enable America Praises Progress Energy's PRIDE
Speaking on themes of tolerance, empathy, and confidence, Enable America founder and CEO Richard Salem urged advocates of people with disabilities to continue to push forward as they work to improve employment opportunities for a segment of the population that faces unique challenges in a difficult... - June 29, 2011
Enable America Helps Chart Commitment to World Class Military Health Care in the NCR
Sharing a collective vision to provide ongoing world class health care to the nation's wounded warriors, a group of non-profit and community leaders met to build understanding and chart a path to enhance support for our nation’s wounded war fighters. “'World class health care' as... - June 22, 2011
Enable America Reaches New Heights in 2010
Despite a challenging job market, Enable America expanded its outreach in 2010, launching new programs and services, while assisting more people with disabilities than in any previous year. - December 16, 2010
Enable America Supports NAWIC in San Antonio
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is encouraging participation in this week’s “Breaking Boundaries” women’s leadership conference sponsored by The National Association of Women... - November 03, 2010
Enable America Helps People with Disabilities in North Carolina
Enable America announces a series of programs across three cities in North Carolina, to improve employment opportunities over the next two months for people with disabilities and disabled military veterans. - October 21, 2010
Enable America Reaches New Heights in Employment Programs
Enable America's nationally honored "Path to Employment Program" will extend services to a record number of participants this fall, improving employment opportunities for even more people with disabilities. - October 17, 2010
Congressman Tony Coelho Joins Enable America to Celebrate ADA Anniversary
This October Enable America will host an evening with two major advocates for people with disabilities, former Congressman Tony Coelho and Enable America founder Richard Salem. - September 24, 2010
Enable America Praises ADA Anniversary, Charts Course for the Future
Advocates for people with disabilities are honoring the 20th anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enable America is joining that celebration, and is using the occasion as inspiration for the work that will be needed over the next 20 years in furthering the rights of people with disabilities. - July 25, 2010