Sean Lacon

Employment Coordinator @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

US

Conduct evaluations to include such activities as resume preparation, interviewing assistance, career search/research activities.Promote the program through marketing techniques to employers based on vocational goals of the job-ready disabled Veterans.Coordinate employment readiness classes for veterans ready to work but lacking important traits in employment readiness.Maintain and promote a positive image of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program through active networking and ongoing contacts with employers.Offer direction to employers regarding reasonable accommodation and rehabilitation technology accommodations.Compile and disseminate labor market information to assist counselors and veterans with \"informed choice\" options.Assist veterans with job networking, development, and placement.Develop partnerships with employers and other agencies to assist veterans with employment services (e.g- the Department of Labor, Small Business Administration, local and state agencies, and private sector businesses and employment services).Assist Vocational Rehabilitation counselors with employment follow-up according to regulatory requirements.Coordinate efforts to develop job clubs, job labs, or job readiness resource rooms for use by veterans in job readiness preparation and self-directed job search.Act as an initial \"point of contact\" for employers who need assistance with return-to-work cases of disabled Veterans whose job is affected by a disability.

DeVry University

Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Applied Science

American Public University

Masters