Lunch & Learns
MN APSE Job Developer Connection
Join Minnesota APSE for our bimonthly Lunch & Learn! Every other month, we are joined by guests who will lead a conversation on topics relevant to Minnesota APSE members and colleagues in the field. Our goal in hosting virtual discussions each month is to provide tips and tricks that will advance Employment First priorities and grow your employment resources.
This is a great opportunity for professional development at no cost to you or your staff. Managers – send your staff and our subject matter experts will provide the training!
Lunch & Learns are free to attend and occur on the third Thursday of every other month from 12 to 1 p.m.
Accommodations are available by request. To allow sufficient time for coordination, please submit requests to mnapse@gmail.com a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.
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Upcoming Lunch & Learns
Bill McCollam | Ask JAN! We can help
As the leading source of expert and trusted guidance on workplace accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has the knowledge, resources, and tools to help employers recognize the valuable contributions that qualified workers with disabilities add to the workforce. Job accommodations are typically low in cost, positively impact the workplace in many ways, and play a vital role in increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This presentation introduces attendees to JAN services and resources and explains how JAN can be a partner in exploring accommodation solutions.
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Meet Bill McCollam:
Bill McCollam, Consultant, Cognitive/Neurological Specialist
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Bill McCollam is a Consultant on the Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) Cognitive/Neurological Team, where he specializes in workplace accommodations related to mental health and neurological conditions. He has been with JAN for more than five years, providing expert guidance on effective, tailored accommodation solutions.
Bill brings extensive experience across policy, community, and clinical settings. He has worked in workforce development at the policy level with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and spent eight years as a program director for a YouthBuild program. His background also includes teaching incarcerated individuals and serving as an admissions and crisis coordinator at a four-county community mental healthcare clinic.