Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pearl Harbor’s Executive Director Scott Hedrick honored National Disability Employment Awareness Month by being a guest speaker during a Disability Employment Awareness event at the State Capitol in Honolulu, Oct. 30.

More than 120 people filled the State Capitol Auditorium. Hedrick shared NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s key skills for disability employment successes, insights and advice. Then, he challenged all employers in the room.

“I challenge each and every employer to give these people with abilities a chance, said Hedrick. “These people want to work. They are going to work hard for you. Give them a chance!”

Following the remarks, a reverse job fair was held where job candidates presented employers with a presentation board highlighting their potentials.

In 2008, NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor established a partnership with the Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to hire people with disabilities.

“Over the past 10 years, we have hired and retained 38 qualified vocational rehabilitation participants,” said Hedrick.  “Each one of these employees have done extremely well and are high-performing workers.”

The DoD has been a leader in recognizing the strengths and values individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. The DoD remains diligent in providing every person opportunities for a meaningful career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity.

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor is one of eight FLCs under Commander, NAVSUP.   Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP's mission is to provide supplies, services, and quality-of-life support to the Navy and joint warfighter.

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