2nd Annual
I AM ABLE DisabilityJob Fair

October 9, 2024, at a large venue in Sacramento, California—more details coming soon!

October 9, 2024, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California. This job fair is ONLY for people with disabilities. And it is the only job fair of its kind in the region.

Pre-registration for job seekers is coming soon!

Having a hard time finding qualified job candidates?

The I AM ABLE Job Fair is a one-day event designed to introduce employers to qualified job seekers with disabilities. We’ve partnered with local colleges, community organizations, and vocational agencies to create an event that’s unique to Sacramento and Placer counties. Here’s your chance to build a more inclusive workforce.

Our 2nd annual I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair will be held in October 2024 at a large venue in the Sacramento area. Stay tuned for more details!

Having a hard time finding qualified job candidates?

As the only in-person job fair for people with disabilities in our region, this unique hiring event is designed to give you access to qualified job seekers. We’ve partnered with local colleges, community organizations, and vocational agencies to help you reach an untapped talent pool. Here’s your chance to build a more inclusive workforce.

2023 Disability Job Fair Draws More than 600 Job Seekers

Last year, our first I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair featured over 20 companies, including UC Davis Health, Sierra Health Foundation, Amazon, Raley’s, Nugget Market, Siemens, Shriner’s, Thunder Valley, SMUD, Sac RT, Golden One and more. A team of individuals with various disabilities helped to design a fully inclusive experience. Over 600 jobseekers with disabilities attended. The event was covered by every media outlet in the region.

Thanks to our generous donors for making the 2023 I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair event possible:

Event Details

DATE:
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

TIME:
10 am – 2 pm

LOCATION:
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Champion our mission to create employment for people with disabilities. Become a sponsor!

Participating employers also have the opportunity to become a recognized sponsor for this important event. In addition to the Employer Registration benefits listed above, sponsors also receive the following consideration…

Inclusion Sponsor

COST: $25,000 (one available)

In recognition of your support, we’re pleased to offer:

  • Premium table placement

  • Video-recorded message shared in event-related communication

  • Marketing material included in Job Seeker Welcome Packet

  • Recognition in event media coverage

  • Name and logo recognition during pre-event training videos for Job Seekers

  • Name and logo recognition on event webpage

  • Name and logo recognition on volunteer T-shirts

  • Name and logo recognition in all event-related email campaigns (pre- and post-event)

  • Name and logo recognition in all event-related social media posts

  • Name and logo recognition on all event-related swag (printed by PRIDE Industries)

Pathways Sponsor

COST: $15,000 (two available)

In recognition of your support, we’re pleased to offer:

  • Premium table placement

  • Marketing material included in Job Seeker Welcome Packet

  • Name and logo recognition during pre-event training videos for Job Seekers

  • Name and logo recognition on event webpage

  • Name and logo recognition on volunteer T-shirts

  • Name and logo recognition in all event-related email campaigns (pre- and post-event)

  • Name and logo recognition in all event-related social media posts

Accessibility Sponsor

COST: $10,000 (three available)

In recognition of your support, we’re pleased to offer:

  • Premium table placement

  • Marketing material included in Job Seeker Welcome Packet

  • Name and logo recognition on event directory and map: full-color handout printed in English, Spanish, and braille

  • Name and logo recognition on event webpage

  • Name and logo recognition on volunteer T-shirts

  • Name and logo recognition in all event-related email campaigns (pre- and post-event)

Impact Sponsor

COST: $5,000 

In recognition of your support, we’re pleased to offer:

  • Name and Logo recognition on event webpage

  • Name recognition on volunteer T-shirts

  • Name recognition in all event-related email campaigns (pre- and post-event)

Opportunity Sponsor

COST: $2,500 

In recognition of your support, we’re pleased to offer:

  • Name recognition on event webpage

  • Name recognition on volunteer T-shirts

Employer Registration Information

Registration deadline Aug 30, 2023

COST: $600 

Registration Includes:

  • Table (with 2 chairs and a tablecloth)

  • Two attendee registrations and lunch tickets

  • Company name on tabletop sign

  • Company name and description listed in event directory and map

  • Pre-event, live training on inclusive hiring: “Interviewing Candidates with Disabilities” 
    Topics include how to:

    • Conduct a disability-inclusive interview

    • Recognize and differentiate between interview skills and the skills needed to do the job

    • Identify questions you can and cannot ask during an interview

    • Discuss workplace accommodations

  • Local media coverage—press will be on hand for this important event

For more information about this event, please contact Kat Maudru at (916) 753-4339 or kat.maudru@prideindustries.com.

Serving our Sacramento Region Since 1966

For more than 55 years, PRIDE Industries has offered a range of training, coaching, and job placement programs to help people with disabilities realize their true potential and contribute to their communities. Your generous donations support these vital programs, and help build a world of inclusive employment.

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