2021 Employer of the Year – Canterbury Park

At the beginning of each calendar year, the staff of Placement Partners MN, Inc come together to reflect on what has happened the year prior and which employers have made an impact on our clients and our communities. We honor those employers by nominating them for the Employer of the Year Award and voting on…

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held annually, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme was “America’s Recover: Powered by Inclusion” to reflect on the importance of ensuring those with disabilities…

2020 Employer of the Year – Jerry’s Foods

In a year that was difficult for employers and employees alike, Jerry’s Foods had something to celebrate on February 25th, the Placement Partner’s Employer of the Year award. This award recognizes an employer in the community who has supported our clients in their employment goals. The vocational staff at Placement Partners nominates employers whom they…

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Increasing Access and Opportunity

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held annually, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme was “Increasing Access and Opportunity.” Throughout the month, Placement Partners engaged in a variety of activities…

Care Packages in a Time of Limited Supply

All of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are continually trying to find new ways to adapt to the situation, we are keeping our clients’ essential needs in mind. Shopping has become burdensome for everyone and is even harder for our clients who rely on public transit and outside resources to…

2020 Placement Partners Career Fair

Twin Cities Employers, Since 2013, Placement Partners has hosted an annual Career Fair exclusively for our Program Participants looking to network with employers for potential employment opportunities. We strive to help eliminate biases and create pathways for people with disabilities who are often an overlooked population for employment. The Institute for Corporate Productivity and Best…