Benefits of Hiring

Hiring qualified employees from SEEC provides you with dedicated workers who improve the efficiency of your operations, builds affinity with others who share your values, and contributes to the diversity of your workforce.

There are many other benefits, including financial and promotional incentives:

• No employment fees to access qualified, dependable applicants

• On-going support and job training by a SEEC Employment Specialist

• Listing of your company as a SEEC Employer on our website with a link to your website

• Inclusion of your company name in SEEConnections distributed to more than 2,000 families, supporters, local employers, legislators, and other SEEC affiliates
  

• Targeted Jobs Tax Credit — Employers receive a state and federal tax credit of 40% of the first $6,000 the employee earns

• Disabled Access Tax Credit — Small businesses that provide access to people with disabilities are eligible for a tax credit of up to $5,000 per year

• Free educational sessions to company employees about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other pertinent laws regarding employment of persons with disabilities

Also, its important to note that according to studies done by the Department of Labor and the Dupont Corporation, employees with disabilities maintained safety records that equal or exceed those of their non-disabled peers.

To become a SEEC Employer, or to receive more information,  contact Steve Blanks, Director of Employment Services (301) 576-9025, or email sblanks@seeconline.org.

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