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Recruit

Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.

Hire

Identify people who have the skills and attributes for the job.

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Retain

Keep talented employees with disabilities, including those who acquire them on the job.

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Advance

Ensure that employees with disabilities have equal opportunities for advancement.

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Spotlight

Q&A with The Manufacturing Institute’s Jordan Morang

In this Spotlight Q&A, EARN sat down with Jordan Morang, director of workforce innovation and policy at The Manufacturing Institute, to explore insights on workforce development, retention, and strategies for building a strong and sustainable manufacturing workforce.

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