PRIDE Industries named one of the leading employers in the disability sector by the National Organization on Disability

Social not-for-profit enterprise recognized for inclusive and exemplary hiring and employment practices

Roseville, Calif., October 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – At the recent annual forum hosted by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), PRIDE Industries was honored as NOD’s Top Employer in 2021. The award was presented in recognition of PRIDE Industries’ decades-long commitment to creating jobs for people with disabilities and its success in promoting its inclusive workforce model across multiple industries.

“As the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities, we are honored to be recognized by the National Organization on Disability,” said Jeff Dern, President and CEO of PRIDE Industries. “Our vision is to create a world where people of all abilities have equal access to employment. For more than five decades, PRIDE Industries has proven that the inclusion of people with disabilities is essential to a positive company culture and access to a larger pool of talent, which creates a more productive workforce. and engaged.

Since 1966, PRIDE Industries has partnered with hundreds of client organizations and created jobs for thousands of people with disabilities. These employees perform essential functions in multiple industries. They manufacture electronics and medical equipment, maintain 13,000 buildings every day, and package and ship thousands of retail products. They balance financial services accounts, solve IT problems, and contribute to all facets of a business’s operations, including leadership.

It was PRIDE Industries’ work to advance inclusion in the workplace that brought it to the attention of NOD. PRIDE Industries was publicly recognized, along with several other companies, in front of an audience of hundreds of global business diversity and inclusion leaders at NOD’s two-hour virtual forum. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin kicked off the event with an inspiring opening speech, while comedian, actress and disability advocate Santina Muha served as emcee.

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In announcing this year’s winners, NOD President Carol Glazer stressed the importance of recognizing the talents of each person.

“NOD’s mission is to ensure that no capacity is wasted, that all Americans, including those of us with disabilities, have an opportunity for business, success and income; and that American companies know how to put our talents to work, ”she said. “These winning organizations have stepped up and are doing just that. We want to applaud their leadership and thank them for their commitment to hire and retain people with disabilities. “

About PRIDE Industries: PRIDE Industries delivers business excellence with positive social impact. A social enterprise, we provide facility operation and maintenance services, curation services, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, packaging and fulfillment services, as well as services staffing and recruiting to private and public organizations nationwide. Founded in 1966, PRIDE Industries’s mission is to create jobs for people with disabilities. Through personalized employment services, we help people realize their true potential and lead more independent lives. PRIDE Industries proves the value of its inclusive workforce model through operational success in multiple industries every day. Learn more at https://PRIDEIndustries.com

About the National Organization for Disability (NOD)

The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, nonprofit organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for the millions of working-age Americans with disabilities who are unemployed. To achieve this goal, NOD offers a suite of employment solutions, designed to meet the workforce needs of leading businesses. NOD has helped some of the world’s most recognized brands to be more competitive in today’s global economy by creating or enriching their disability inclusion programs. For more information about NOD and how its Professional Services, Leadership Council, and Employment Tracker can help your business, visit www.NOD.org.

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CONTACT: Kat Maudru PRIDE Industries 19167534339 kat.maudru@prideindustries.com