1. USBLN Going for the Gold Program

2. The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is a national non-profit that helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace.
The USBLN® serves as the collective voice of nearly 50 Business Leadership Network affiliates across the United States, representing over 5,000 businesses.
It is the nation's leading third party certification program for disability-owned businesses, including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans

3. USBLN Key Initiatives
Affiliates:
Annual National Conference:
Rising Leaders Mentoring Program:
Committees:
Disability Equality Index:
Disability Rights Museum on Wheels:
Disability Supplier Diversity Program:
Going for the Gold:
503 Self Evaluation Compliance Tool:

4. What is Going for the Gold?
Funded by a Foundation, Charitable Trust & Corporate Contributions: 1st of its kind in the nation
Two-to-three year projects
Six companies 1st cohort
Three companies 2nd cohort
Best practices
Sustained success
Assess
Plan
Source

5. people with disabilities.
GFG engages 9 Fortune & Global 500 corporations with the similar goal of increasing their inclusion of
people with disabilities.

6. Benefits for Participating Companies
Customized, high quality consulting services provided by subject matter experts who are recognized leaders in disability inclusion; SMEs with the GFG company create a customized strategic plan to increase disability inclusion across the enterprise
Access to an array of services including USBLN’s Disability Equality Index (DEI) and the 503 Self- Evaluation Tool and all USBLN corporate partner membership benefits

7. What Makes USBLN GFG Unique?
First Successful Project of its Type in the Nation to Incorporate the Cohort Model & Tap Skills of 7 DI Experts

8. Outcomes USBLN GFG SMEs with the GFG Companies: Improve DEI scores
Improve Section 503 compliance – Self-ID Campaigns
Create & manage sourcing pipelines
Adopt strategies/tools for enhancing inclusion
Provide capability & awareness building for the companies’ TA and other departments
Build/improve accommodations policies/practices
Invigorate/develop Disability ERGs
Participate in USBLN GFG Community of Practice

9. GFG Nine Company Hiring
Co-hort 1: Meet a goal of 190 people with disabilities employed at each of the 6 companies over the 3 years of the project for a total of 1,140 people hired.
Co-hort 2: Meet a goal of 125 individuals and veterans with disabilities at each of the 3 companies over the 2 years of the project for a total of 375 people hired

10. Nine GFG Companies’ Hiring Increase From Project Start
458%

11. Create & Manage Sourcing Pipelines
The GFG team is assisting the companies to not just “push out” job descriptions but “pull in” sourcing organizations
Formal Briefing Sessions
College Campus Visits
Mentoring Opportunities
End result is to establish a sustainable pipeline of candidates with disabilities for internships, co-ops and employment through the building of relationships with sourcing partners

12. Sourcing Partners To mention a few…..
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
CSVAR National Employment Team
American Job Centers
Community Based Organizations
Universities/Colleges
Job Boards
USBLN Rising Leaders Mentoring Program
National Partners
….and your organization!

13. Job Openings Boston Scientific Grainger
Locations include Valencia, CA, Maple Grove, MN, and Quincy, MA
Sample of jobs recruiting for: Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Customer Service
Mid level to senior level hires; all require undergraduate degree
Internship Opportunities for rising Juniors and Seniors
Grainger
Locations: Minooka, IL; San Antonio, TX
Sample of job openings recruiting for: Distribution Center Associates, Inside Sales Associates, Account Relationship Manager
Entry level to experience professional hires

14. Job Openings GM
Locations: Detroit, MI; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA
Software Development Associates
Entry level to experienced hires; all require undergraduate degree
Internship opportunities for rising Juniors and Seniors
TD Bank
Locations: Mt Laurel, NJ; Auburn, ME; Greenville, SC
Banking Specialist, Customer Care Specialist, and other Call Center roles
Entry level to experienced hires

15. Candidate Referral Process
Sourcing Partners Who Wish to Refer a Job Seeker:
resume to
Include company and position job seeker is interested in
Good match, based on qualifications, will contact for a phone interview
Phone interview success, request completion of online application and refer to company contact
Follow up with job seeker to ensure application is completed and determine contact with company
Follow up with company to determine next steps
View ‘Hot Jobs’:

16. Other Opportunities?
If position listed is not of interest to your job seeker but the there is an interest in the company:
Go to
Click on company logo to be taken to company’s career website
Research available openings
resume to to include company and position job seeker is interested in
GFG will recommend to the company based on match with required job qualifications

17. Want More Information. Visit http://usbln
Want More Information? Visit or contact: Emily Malsch Going for the Gold Project, Sourcing and Community Outreach Consultant tel |

18. Resources
US Business Leadership Network (USBLN):
Employer Assistance Resource Network (EARN): Ask-Earn
Campaign for Disability Employment:
The ADA National Network:
Job Accommodation Network (JAN):