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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Disability <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 07, 2012 5:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> Aviles-Wynkoop, Elizabeth; Bates, Jeremy S; Bell, Ricci A; BIANCO, JILL O; Bouchee, Victoria L; Bright, Bill D; Brolin, Claire T; Cain (Ctr), Ann M; Cano, Patrick; Carreras, Robert H; Clark, Dolly A; Clay, Betsy E; Conrad, Leo L; Cumber, Jackie P; Dale, Brian; Davis, Linda Sue; Einbinder, Kenneth A; Ferrell, Kerrie B; Francisco, Belinda; Fulton, Eva L; Galinato, Gilbert B; Gaston, Michelle V; Gershkovich, Dmitriy G; Goff, Toni A; Greene, Matthew C; Griswold, Anthony L; Gross, Glenn D; Gross, Jerry; Guzman, Lourdes; Hallmark, Van K; Henderson, Riley; Hernandez, Myrta M; Hibbert, George W; Hinson, Tye E; Hinton, Audrey; Hogue, Amy E; Houle, Katie R; Hylton, Lanier M; Jacobson, Shawn D; Janis, Carissa L; Johannsen, Peggy A; Johnson Jr, Samuel M; Johnson, Akil O; Johnson, Clifford B; Jones, Horace R; Kent, Cheryl D; King, Samona A; Kosuth, Pam; Linzy, Constance M; Lorbett, Carroll J; Marshall, Theresa B.; Martinez, Edwin; Mathis, Karen; McDargh, Elizabeth; Meirose, Kevin; Moore, Roger A; Morin, Sandra; Myles, Delores L; Neighbors, Deirdre; O'Neill, Karen; Robinson, Donald L; Saenz, Hector; Salit, Jeffrey L; Scott, Paul A; Smith, Jennifer M; Smith, Pamela A; Stultz, Steven D; Taylor, Wanda P; Tedesco, John S; Toatley, Juanita L; Torres-Davis, Isabel; Turner, Milton; Weidler, Roy A; Wiesendanger, Mark C; Wimberley, Deborah<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Disability Career Networking Event in Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Pass it on! –Claire Brolin</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Banjo, Akinyemi - ODEP [mailto:banjo.akinyemi@dol.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 06, 2012 2:46 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> Disability Career Networking Event in Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Greetings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(Please disseminate to your network.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce its Persons with Disabilities Career Networking Event. This event will focus on career and internship opportunities as well as the resources available for applicants and employees with disabilities at the Department. It will take place on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the U.S. Department of State, George C. Marshall Auditorium, from 8:45 am -3:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This event is being held in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to work with your organization to promote this event to students and experienced professionals with disabilities who are interested in career or internship opportunities at the U.S. Department of State. It is our goal that everyone will leave this event with a greater understanding of the opportunities available for people with disabilities at the State Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We look forward to working with you to make this a successful event. For those interested in attending, please RSVP using the instructions on the attached invitation. Furthermore, please be advised that only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment or internships at the Department of State.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sign language interpretation and CART services will be provided. Additional requests for reasonable accommodations can be requested during the online registration process. Should you have any additional questions regarding this event, please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:selectiveplacement@state.gov">selectiveplacement@state.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Having trouble viewing this email? Click <a href="http://client.jwtworks.com/client19/eblasts/DOS/1050777/text_.html" target="_blank">here</a> for text-only.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=600 height=432 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CD8C08.8A10DB80" alt="http://client.jwtworks.com/client19/eblasts/DOS/1050777/images/header.jpg"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td width=39 style='width:29.25pt;background:#82898F;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td width=508 style='width:381.0pt;background:#82898F;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><br>Join me for our Persons with Disabilities <br>Career Networking Event on October 15, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>As a Computer Science major in college, I applied this knowledge to an IT career in the private sector where I was able to pursue additional technical certifications. I knew I wanted <br>to pursue a public sector career and found my way to the U.S. Department of State through <br>a contracting opportunity. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>I was hired into the Civil Service under Schedule A. This hiring authority allows federal agencies to streamline the process of hiring a qualified applicant with a disability. This helps to level the playing field, while other specific workplace accommodations allow for growth and career development.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>I’m inviting college students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals with disabilities to meet with me and my colleagues at this event to learn more about how you can serve your country. You will have the opportunity to network with Foreign Service Officers, Foreign Service Specialists, and Civil Service Professionals and learn more about the Department’s career and internship opportunities as well as how to apply for positions using Schedule A.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>At the U.S. Department of State, employees with disabilities play a vital role in our mission. Come see how you can advance diplomacy and represent America through both domestic and international positions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>U.S. Department of State Persons with Disabilities <br>Career Networking Event<br>8:45am – 3pm<br>George C. Marshall Conference Center<br>21st Street between Virginia Avenue and C Street<br>Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>DIRECTIONS:<b> <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/marshall.pdf" target="_blank"><span style='color:white'>George C. Marshall Conference Center</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>RSVPs are required. Seating is limited. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#38434B'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>To complete your registration, please visit</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><a href="http://www.careers.state.gov/DIS1012" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:white'>careers.state.gov/DIS1012</span></b></a>.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><br>Reasonable accommodations may be requested upon event registration.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#38434B'><br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>If you cannot attend, please visit</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><a href="http://www.careers.state.gov" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:white'>careers.state.gov</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>for more information<br>on careers with the U.S. Department of State.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=51 style='width:38.25pt;background:#82898F;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://careers.state.gov/" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=125 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.gif@01CD8C08.8A10DB80" alt="http://client.jwtworks.com/client19/eblasts/DOS/1050777/images/footer.gif"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=594 style='width:445.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This email is UNCLASSIFIED. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>