Employment For All Partnership
Big Idea Contest
Have you heard of the Employment First Advisory Partnership that is now also called the Employment For All Partnership?
In the spirit of fun and a way for you to get to know us better, we are launching the Employment For All Big Idea contest!
The Employment For All Partnership is a collaborative group that includes people with disabilities, advocates, community partners, Colorado state departments and more. We take action to design legislation and policies, support promising practices, and leverage public and private partnerships.
This big idea contest is an example of the work we do together. We invite you to share your big ideas and thoughts like “if only this was in place” than “this would happen” to ensure Coloradans with disabilities get good jobs and advance in careers.
Pitching your big idea might mean that:
The Employment For All Partnership works with you to make it happen
You may win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, or a wildcard prize
Check out the Employment For All Big Idea winning prizes!
1st place, $250
2nd place, $150
3rd place, $75
Wildcard, $25
To be in the running for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize, your big idea will represent one of The Employment For All Partnership focus areas. The three focus areas are:
Maximize engagement with Youth and Students new to employment
Offer support to employers to expand the pool of employment options for people with disabilities
Expand partnerships to increase resources that contribute to Employment First programming
To be in the running for the wildcard prize, your idea will be popular in the votes and outside of the three focus areas.
This contest is intended to be a fun and proactive way to participate in an activity that demonstrates the work we do in the Employment For All Partnership. While we cannot make any guarantees that winning pitches will be implemented, we can share the ideas widely and keep them in our records for access in the future if the opportunity to take further action presents itself.
Who can share big ideas?
Anyone who believes in and cares about Employment for All.
Including but not limited to people with disabilities, family members of people with disabilities, students, employers and businesses, advocates, service providers, government employees, any one with a big idea!
People who live in Colorado or a team that includes at least one member living in Colorado.
More about the big idea contest:
All big ideas must align with our vision that all Coloradans with disabilities are included in the workplace and recognized for their interests, strengths and contributions
Send us a video, slide deck or document with your big ideas
Videos must be 3-minutes or less
Slides or document pitches must be 500 words or less
Ideas will be shared widely in the voting process
There is no guarantee of implementing the winning big ideas
Voting will be by you, the community at large, and members of the Employment For All Partnership.
Submit your Employment For All Big Idea
Timeline
August 20 to September 20 - submit big idea pitches
October 1 to October 10 - Vote
October 15 - winning ideas announced during the Employment For All Partnership Meeting!
If you have questions or would like assistance to make your big idea pitch, contact Katie Taliercio at katie.taliercio@state.co.us or 720-498-8800.