Mentoring DayMay 23, 2018 - Mentoring Day is an event that invites individuals with disabilities to partner with a Westchester County department, and experience what it would be like to work in local government. The Sixth Annual Mentoring Day in Westchester County is the largest to date, with 18 departments and 23 individuals participating. 

County Executive George Latimer said: “This is a great way to expose one of our most vulnerable communities to a career path that may be of interest to them. Our Office for People with Disabilities has created this important event to advance those with special needs in their careers. The office has led by example by employing a number of individuals with varying disabilities.”

Director of the Office for People with Disabilities Evan Latainer said: “This is an opportunity for individuals with a disability who are ready for employment to have an opportunity to experience what it is like to work in county government. In partnering with ACCES–VR and CAREERRS Support Solutions we are able to best match these individuals to the county departments. This is just a great experience for everyone involved from the participants to our county staff.”

The participants at today’s event gained information on the roles of the Consumer’s Protection Department, the Corrections Department and many others. County division heads brought these individuals out into the field for them to see first-hand the work our government performs.