AHRC NYC offers a variety of different pathways to employment based on a person's interests and abilities. Join Michele Shapiro, the Director of Business and Partnerships at AHRC NYC, as she highlights the programs that assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, and sustaining employment. We'll also explore the diverse and dynamic career paths available through these initiatives. Michele will be joined in conversation by PowerToFly’s Hunter Canning.
Michele Shapiro is the Director of Business and Partnerships at AHRC NYC in their Employment and Business Services Unit. She has over 35 years of experience in the field of vocational services for individuals with developmental disabilities. She assists in developing new and creative initiatives to help individuals learn competitive marketable skills and diversify employment opportunities. She is directly involved in creating new business partnerships and with program operations. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Social Work from New York University.