Bay Area Coalition for
Employment Development
Employment Development
| Employment 2007 and Beyond Presents: |
Troy Henry; Master of Ceremony
Troy Henry joined Goodwill Industries in 2006 as the Business
Relations Manager. Prior to moving into the non-profit field in
2001, Troy worked for such companies as Sun Microsystems,
Fujitsu, Sony, and Samsung. In 2001 Troy made the move into the
Non-Profit field as the Job Developer for Project HIRED, where
he was responsible for creating partnerships with such companies
as Intuit, NASA / AMES and other noteworthy companies
assisting clients with disabilities gaining competitive employment. In
2005, Troy moved to San Francisco and worked for Jewish
Vocational Services as an employment specialist where he brought
in various companies for weekly recruitments which increased the
agencies overall placement numbers. At Goodwill, Troy Henry has
increased those efforts and last year, Goodwill hosted two job fairs
of which one had 28 employers and over 650 participants from
throughout San Francisco Bay Area.
Troy Henry joined Goodwill Industries in 2006 as the Business
Relations Manager. Prior to moving into the non-profit field in
2001, Troy worked for such companies as Sun Microsystems,
Fujitsu, Sony, and Samsung. In 2001 Troy made the move into the
Non-Profit field as the Job Developer for Project HIRED, where
he was responsible for creating partnerships with such companies
as Intuit, NASA / AMES and other noteworthy companies
assisting clients with disabilities gaining competitive employment. In
2005, Troy moved to San Francisco and worked for Jewish
Vocational Services as an employment specialist where he brought
in various companies for weekly recruitments which increased the
agencies overall placement numbers. At Goodwill, Troy Henry has
increased those efforts and last year, Goodwill hosted two job fairs
of which one had 28 employers and over 650 participants from
throughout San Francisco Bay Area.
Ivon Perez
ivon@transaccess.org
Ivon is currently working with the Workability I program providing
School-to-Career and Pre-Employment Services to high school
students with learning disabilities. Ivon has three years experience
in the non-profit sector working in partnership with Hope
Rehabilitation Services. She is presently treasurer for the Bay Area
Coalition for Employment Development (BACED); a coalition that
focuses on job placement and promotes employment opportunity
and diversity in the community. Ivon currently serves as a
volunteer at Parents Helping Parents while attending San Jose City
College. Previous to coming to TransAccess, Ivon held a general
manager position at Century Theaters handling employee relations,
budgeting, training and hiring over 600 individuals. Ivon earned an
A.A. degree in computer business administration at Heald College
in 2005.
ivon@transaccess.org
Ivon is currently working with the Workability I program providing
School-to-Career and Pre-Employment Services to high school
students with learning disabilities. Ivon has three years experience
in the non-profit sector working in partnership with Hope
Rehabilitation Services. She is presently treasurer for the Bay Area
Coalition for Employment Development (BACED); a coalition that
focuses on job placement and promotes employment opportunity
and diversity in the community. Ivon currently serves as a
volunteer at Parents Helping Parents while attending San Jose City
College. Previous to coming to TransAccess, Ivon held a general
manager position at Century Theaters handling employee relations,
budgeting, training and hiring over 600 individuals. Ivon earned an
A.A. degree in computer business administration at Heald College
in 2005.
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Presentation/Presenter
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Bonnie Graybill
Bonnie Graybill has been with Labor Market Information Division
for 16 years. She manages the Information Services Group, with
staff providing public information services, conducting occupational
research, developing industry and occupational projections,
developing and maintaining the Division’s Internet web sites and
developing publications designed to assist customers in using LMI to
make informed decisions. Bonnie’s career in State government
began in 1973, in Employment Development Department’s (EDD)
Personnel Office. In ensuing years, she managed various programs
at the State Personnel Board and EDD, including EDD’s Tax
Accounting System Project, and EDD’s Planning Office. Bonnie
graduated from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara,
California in 1966, got her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from
University of California, Davis in 1970, and her master’s degree in
counseling from California State University, Sacramento in 1972.
Bonnie Graybill has been with Labor Market Information Division
for 16 years. She manages the Information Services Group, with
staff providing public information services, conducting occupational
research, developing industry and occupational projections,
developing and maintaining the Division’s Internet web sites and
developing publications designed to assist customers in using LMI to
make informed decisions. Bonnie’s career in State government
began in 1973, in Employment Development Department’s (EDD)
Personnel Office. In ensuing years, she managed various programs
at the State Personnel Board and EDD, including EDD’s Tax
Accounting System Project, and EDD’s Planning Office. Bonnie
graduated from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara,
California in 1966, got her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from
University of California, Davis in 1970, and her master’s degree in
counseling from California State University, Sacramento in 1972.
Presentation: Labor Market Trends
Sponsor: NOVA/EDD
Bonnie Graybill will offer a presentation on the information and
services that Labor Market Information Division has to offer to
workforce partners, career seekers, and many other customers.
The presentation will focus on information available on LMID's
web site, www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov and services the
Labor Market Consultants and central call center staff offer.
Sponsor: NOVA/EDD
Bonnie Graybill will offer a presentation on the information and
services that Labor Market Information Division has to offer to
workforce partners, career seekers, and many other customers.
The presentation will focus on information available on LMID's
web site, www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov and services the
Labor Market Consultants and central call center staff offer.
Daniel Newell
daniel@transaccess.org
Daniel has over 7 years experienced in human resource
management/recruitment and 3 years experience in job
development. Daniel has interviewed, trained, and/or recruited over
1000 individuals. At TransAccess, Daniel is part of the Job
Placement Program, in which he prepares and places students with
learning disabilities into the job force. He is currently enrolled with
Ashworth College and San Jose City College, earning his
associates degree in psychology and completing his course work to
later transfer and obtain a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Daniel is the
Co-chair of the executive board of directors for the Bay Area
Coalition for Employment Development (BACED). Daniel is also a
certified Hypnotherapist, and has received certification from the
Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, California Institute of Medical
Hypnotherapy and the American Association for Professional
Hypnotherapists.
daniel@transaccess.org
Daniel has over 7 years experienced in human resource
management/recruitment and 3 years experience in job
development. Daniel has interviewed, trained, and/or recruited over
1000 individuals. At TransAccess, Daniel is part of the Job
Placement Program, in which he prepares and places students with
learning disabilities into the job force. He is currently enrolled with
Ashworth College and San Jose City College, earning his
associates degree in psychology and completing his course work to
later transfer and obtain a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Daniel is the
Co-chair of the executive board of directors for the Bay Area
Coalition for Employment Development (BACED). Daniel is also a
certified Hypnotherapist, and has received certification from the
Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, California Institute of Medical
Hypnotherapy and the American Association for Professional
Hypnotherapists.
Presentation: Online assessments/applications
Sponsor: TransAccess
A behind the scenes look at how the hiring process works through
the new emergence of online pre-screening tools. Learn why
employers have transferred to this type of selection process, the
benefits, drawbacks, and resources on how to understand and
answer questions.
Sponsor: TransAccess
A behind the scenes look at how the hiring process works through
the new emergence of online pre-screening tools. Learn why
employers have transferred to this type of selection process, the
benefits, drawbacks, and resources on how to understand and
answer questions.
Presentation:
Disability Disclosure: If, When, and How
Sponsor: Margi Spitzer
The decision to raise the subject of a disability with a potential
employer is difficult and dicey. Determining the right technique can
be even more of a challenge. We’ll discuss:
· If: Reasons to disclose a disability to an employer, … and
reasons not to
· When: The right times to raise the subject
· How: Approaches and phrasing that work
Disability Disclosure: If, When, and How
Sponsor: Margi Spitzer
The decision to raise the subject of a disability with a potential
employer is difficult and dicey. Determining the right technique can
be even more of a challenge. We’ll discuss:
· If: Reasons to disclose a disability to an employer, … and
reasons not to
· When: The right times to raise the subject
· How: Approaches and phrasing that work
Margi Spitzer
Margi has multiple perspectives on job interviews for people with
disabilities: as interviewer, interviewee, and coach for both. She
enjoyed a successful 22-year career in high tech while juggling her
own disabilities. She has interviewed hundreds of candidates, both
with and without disabilities, for positions ranging from individual
contributors to vice presidents. Margi delivers pragmatic,
employment-related workshops at organizations around the South
Bay (Alliance, BACED, Project Hired, SJSU, and more) for job
seekers with disabilities and their vocational counselors.
Margi has multiple perspectives on job interviews for people with
disabilities: as interviewer, interviewee, and coach for both. She
enjoyed a successful 22-year career in high tech while juggling her
own disabilities. She has interviewed hundreds of candidates, both
with and without disabilities, for positions ranging from individual
contributors to vice presidents. Margi delivers pragmatic,
employment-related workshops at organizations around the South
Bay (Alliance, BACED, Project Hired, SJSU, and more) for job
seekers with disabilities and their vocational counselors.
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