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EFNE's Career Navigator Program awarded Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 Grant.
Contact Michael Paglia, Career Navigator Coordinator, for more information: mpaglia@epilepsynewengland.org; 617-506-6041 x 105
Our Career Navigator Program Serves
People Living with Epilepsy and Employers
For People Living with Epilepsy
Vocational Evaluation – interview, assessment of skills, and evaluation of work history and career goals
Individual Job Placement – resume and cover letter assistance, job leads and referrals, interview skills
Workshops (in-person and remote) – career planning, resume writing, networking skills, disclosure and accommodations
Job Retention – employee assistance and job coaching
Disclosure, Accommodations, ADA – advice and counsel on your rights, seizure action plans
Access to Employer Partners – including Iron Mountain (large, international data and information security corporation)
For Employers
Job Applicants – pre-screened and assessed to match your requirements
On-the-Job – assistance with employee performance and/or accommodation requests
Education – Epilepsy 101 training, seizure action plans, reasonable accommodations
Tax Incentives – credits for hiring an individual with a disability
Our Support Network
EFNE's Career Navigator is guided and supported by a committed group of community leaders, called the CAREER NAVIGATOR Advisory Council
This mission is supported by a Career Navigator Advisory Council who are committed to building a program that equalizes access to gratifying and financially sustaining jobs through innovation in assessments, coaching, training and support, focused specifically on the needs of individuals living and working with Epilepsy. Advisory Council members include:
- Amanda Rich, CNA
- Steve Austin, VP, Media Relations, Fidelity
- Kristianne Widman, Employer Liaison, North Suburban Employment Collaborative
- Rich Mcllveen, VP, Corporate Investigations, Iron Mountain
- Kimberly Wilmett, Ph.D, Neuropsychologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Elaine Kiriakopoulos, MD, MSc, Neurologist
- Marie Hennessy, Community Outreach and Support Liaison, Epilepsy Foundation NE
Contact Michael Paglia, Career Navigator Coordinator, for more information: mpaglia@epilepsynewengland.org; 617-506-6041 x 105
