Phenix Gateway

Meet our student intern from California School for the Deaf-Riverside, interning with our #engineering department! His favorite part of the job is conducting in-house tests and enhancing his skills in programs like Solidworks. He believes that his time here has developed his skills and helped him become a better engineer. He even had help making plans for his future! ? Our student-intern has developed our skills too. One of his mentors, Omar, says "I find being able to teach and guide a student to be very rewarding. It allows me to be the type of mentor I wish I had when I was still a student. I also learned how tremendous of an impact being deaf affects an individual in the workplace." By partnering with CSDR we not only make #opportunities for the student but we learn how to be a more #inclusive and #accessible workplace! #InclusiveWorkplace #studentInternship #internship #Deaf #CaliforniaSchoolForTheDeaf #CSDR

Did you know that #disability is the largest minority population in the world? Close to the population of China, 1.4 billion people! It is the only population that can affect anyone, of any race, any age, any background, and at any time! This means that #DisabilityIsDiversity If your business claims to have a #DiversityInitiative then your initiative must include hiring, training, promoting, and retaining #DisabledTalent. But what does this look like? - Accessible interviews - Disability awareness and inclusion training for hiring staff - Allowing all employees knowledge and access to the #accommodations process - Familiarize yourself with the Job Accommodation Network, it's a FREE resource! https://AskJAN.org - Take a look at your business's current #accessibility, both physically and online #DisabilityAwareness #PhenixGateway #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentSolutions #DisabilityAdvocacy?

Meet Angel Sanchez, Jr., an advocate for disability inclusion, who’s working to reshape the workplace with kindness, respect, and opportunity for all. ?? Angel’s journey was deeply influenced by his Aunt, who had Down syndrome. Growing up with her in the family, he learned early on that people with disabilities bring unique perspectives, joy, and strength to any community. Years later, while working at a pizza delivery shop, Angel had the opportunity to work alongside a coworker with Down syndrome. She wasn’t just a colleague — she brought joy to the workplace, changed people’s attitudes for the better, and left a lasting impact on him. As the CEO of Phenix Technology, Inc., Angel was committed to helping people achieve their full potential while building a first class work culture. Remembering her joy and invaluable contributions she made to the team, he initiated a hiring strategy focused on creating opportunities for people with disabilities. His goal was simple: to ensure disabled individuals had the same opportunity to be hired and thrive. It began with a partnership with Exceed for an Adult Work Experience program. The individual we hired initially was shy, struggled with teamwork, didn't socialize, and felt like an outcast. Today, our Phenix Family Member has completed their GED, owns a vehicle, socializes confidently, smiles at work, and performs at an exceptional level! This partnership didn’t just change the life of the individual we hired — it transformed the culture of our workplace. Before we knew it, more than 30% of our workforce identified as #IDD or #Disabled.Then after, Angel initiated the Opportunity For All Program which focused on training IDD individuals. We’ve since expanded into #PhenixGateway, a nonprofit focused on the training, hiring, and advocacy of disabled individuals. Angel and Phenix Gateway are leading the charge for inclusion in the workforce, proving that true success comes from valuing every individual — regardless of their abilities. #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #WorkplaceCulture #HiringForAll #DisabilityInclusion #PositiveChange #DownSyndrome #EmploymentSolutions

Attention #Riverside and #InlandEmpire businesses! Join us and Riverside County Workforce Development - Employer Services in our November IE Disability Employment Business Roundtable! Learn from Matthew Mena at Inland Economic Growth & Opportunity (IEGO) and their strategies to promote sustainability, equity, and innovation. We will also have a facilitated discussion with State Council on Developmental Disabilities to plan for the year of 2025. #inclusivity #diversity #hirediverse #neuroinclusivity Registration: https://lnkd.in/gbUjYzAN

Did you know: About 74 million American adults are disabled, and 40% of these individuals actively participate in the labor force. Still, the #unemployment rate for the disabled is at a staggering 8.1%, which accounts for thousands of willing and available talent for businesses to hire. Did you also know that companies who hire people with disabilities see an overall 48% reduction in turnover and 40% decrease in absenteeism? If you are a business is looking to hire #diverse, follow along to learn how. Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Disability Employment Statistics, 2024 American Society of Safety Professionals, 2012 #DisabilityAwareness #PhenixGateway #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentSolutions #DisabilityAdvocacy?

Did you know: America is in a record labor shortage of 70% but we have an eager talent pool that is just waiting to be hired! Disabled people are able and wanting to work. Yet, experience unemployment at alarming rates compared to non-disabled applicants. Although employment rates for disabled individuals are slowly increasing, the pay gap remains. The solution? Becoming an educated employer and hiring #diverse. #Disability does not mean inability. #DisabilityEwareness #PhenixGateway #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentSolutions #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityPride

Phenix Gateway aims to empower individuals with disabilities by providing access to?#career?opportunities,?#education, and hands-on?#experience. We do this in several ways; ?We provide an 11–week paid internship program that offers guidance and mentorship to neurodivergent individuals aspiring to join the workforce. Participants follow a thorough work-skills curriculum, which incorporates on-the-job training with community employer partners. ?We partner with local school districts, Inland Regional Center, and the California Department of Rehabilitation to provide vocational work-experience opportunities to those with disabilities. ?In conjunction with Riverside County Workforce Development - Employer Services, we partner with resource providers and businesses to provide?#accessible?Resource & Job Fairs to the community. ?In collaboration with State Council on Developmental Disabilities we also facilitate the conversation between businesses and resource providers to tackle the issues behind inclusive employment at our bi-monthly Inland Empire Disability Employment Awareness Roundtable. And we want to do more for our?#Riverside?community! #Empowerment?#Neurodivergent?#Neuroinclusive?#OpportunityForAll?#EqualOpportunity

Are you a #neurodivergent job seeker in the #Riverside area? This Wednesday, October 16th, you’ll have the chance to meet with service providers and employers ready to welcome you! Be sure to bring your resume—Bank of America will be offering FREE mock interviews, and the California DMV will be on-site to help with their registration process and discuss #accommodations. Don’t miss this local #hiring event! If you're bringing a larger group, please register in advance: https://lnkd.in/g4W9Z7Ag.

Are you looking for employment that welcomes #neurodivergent employees in the #riverside area? Come by this Wednesday October 16th to see service providers and employers that want to meet you! Bring your resumes because Bank of America will be hosting FREE mock interviews! The California DMV will also be present to assist you with their registration process and educate you about #accommodations! You don’t want to miss this local #hiring event! For larger groups please register in advance at https://lnkd.in/g4W9Z7Ag Wednesday October 16th from 9am-12pm 2038 Iowa Avenue Suite B-101 Riverside, CA, 92507

Discover the power of neurodiverse talent at our Neurodiverse Job Fair! Join us as an Employer Partner to foster innovation, inclusion, and creativity in your team. Enjoy complimentary booth space and lunch while connecting with exceptional, diverse candidates. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business—register by September 27! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyQQSWdt Riverside County Workforce Development - Employer Services #jobfair #neurodiverseworkforce