2026 Hire Me SC Employer Summit
Ready to strengthen and enhance your workforce? Join Able South Carolina and Hire Me SC for the 11th Annual Employer Summit: "Disability Made for Business"! One in three South Carolinians has a disability, yet 60% remain unemployed. Coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this premier one-day conference offers business executives, managers, HR professionals, and service providers practical tools to access an underutilized talent pool and improve organizational outcomes.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Dominion Energy’s VC Summer Nuclear Learning Center (Jenkinsville, SC) Tickets: $100 (Includes full-day access, catered lunch, and networking opportunities) Registration closes: September 30th Summit Highlights: Keynote Session: "Kickin' it with Kimberly," featuring Able SC CEO Kimberly Tissot and Dominion Energy’s Sam Slagle, sharing practical insights on the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities.
Two Focused Tracks: Employers: Engage with sessions on "The ADA as a Business Tool" and "HR Mythbusting." Service Providers: Explore "Collaborative Pathways" and "Using Assistive Technology as a Workforce Solution." HR Credits: Approved for 2.5 hours of nationally transferable HRCI and SHRM credits.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers over lunch and participate in the interactive "Beyond the Booth" vendor session. Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities: Enhance your organization’s visibility. Vendor spots are available during registration. Interested sponsors can contact David Laird at dlaird@able-sc.org.
Register today and help bridge the workforce gap: https://www.hiremesc.org/employer-summit