- Partnerships with WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) partners are established for events and shared placements.
- Collaboration occurs with partners such as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) for networking opportunities between employers and job seekers. Information is distributed for these events.
- Collaboration to organize career fairs at locations like Harper College and McHenry County College is common during October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- Employers are referred to other entities for specific needs, such as veteran hiring or refugee workforce connections.
- IDRS is in the process of implementing formal agreements or MOUs for shared placement opportunities.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Biswa Phuyal in 2025. This content was approved by the organization in March 2025.
