Veterans Opportunity to Work   Wednesday, April 11, 2012   Presented by Broome-Tioga JSEC & Southern Tier Association for Human Resources   An Initiative for Human Resource Professionals   Primary Audience: Business leaders, employers, HR professionals, managers/supervisors, disability service providers, vocational rehabilitation professionals, ADA Coordinators, people with disabilities, public sector professionals.   Initiative Goal: The goal of this activity is to engage Human Resources professionals in establishing a supportive community infrastructure for recruiting, hiring, and integrating Veterans and Wounded Warriors into their workplaces.  The program will review DOL and VA employment initiatives, showcase success stories, and provide information on local Veterans' support groups. This initiative will assist HR professionals with including a proven and trusted element into their company's talent pipeline while serving to extend a timely and relevant aspect to diversity and inclusion. TAX BENEFITS OF RECENT LEGISLATION WILL BE EXPLAINED.   Location   Binghamton Club 83 Front Street Binghamton, NY 13905 Agenda   5:30 – 5:45 PM   Registration  5:45 - 6:30 PM    Dinner 6:30 – 8:00 PM   Program Presentation   To Register   E-Mail     Michael.dembowski@labor.state.ny.us  or call (607) 741- 4667   Price is only $15 (to be paid at the door) and includes dinner and all handout materials.   We accept cash or check (payable to Broome-Tioga JSEC).                                                                                                                                                                                                        Please note:  “No-Shows” will be billed for the event.   Registration deadline is Friday April 6th 5:00 PM.                          This initiative is hosted by Eric Eaton, STAHR Diversity Chair.  Eric has had a 25-plus year career with BAE Systems in Johnson City, New York.  He joined BAE Systems legacy company RCA after serving in the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Analyst.  Eric has led a diverse team of Software Quality engineers and is a coach and recruiter for his company’s Leadership Development Program.  Eric holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science from Franklin Pierce College and a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Administration from the University of Scranton.  Eric’s studies at the University of Scranton centered on diversity, disability, and training.   Initiative presenters will include: ·         Timothy Grippen - NYS Department of Labor, Commissioner’s Southern Tier Representative ·         Bill Fowler – NYS Department of Labor, VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 ·         Brian Vojtisek - Director of the Broome County Veterans Service Agency, Veterans Education Programs and Resources ·         James Rodriguez – BAE Systems, Veterans Hiring Initiative ·         Jim O’Shea – Maines Paper and Food, Tom Crowley-Crowley Fabricating - Veteran’s Success Stories ·         Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG) ·         Binghamton Vet Center   This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).  Eligible requesting attendees will receive the certificate of attendance and program code number at the conclusion of the session.    For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.