SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): ERI- the nation’s leading electronic waste recycler and ITAD service provider will offer electronics recycling industry careers to people with varied disabilities. For this, ERI has entered into a unique partnership with Opportunity Enterprises (OE) - a Valparaiso, IN-headquartered non-profit organization.

The partnership between ERI and OE will focus on providing training to job-seekers with varied abilities to work in the electronics recycling industry. The 10-12 week training program is being held at a dedicated training space in ERI’s Plainfield, Indiana facility. The graduates of the program will be provided opportunity to work for ERI.

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Commenting on the new collaboration, John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO, ERI, noted that the project aligns perfectly with its commitment to sustainability and its ongoing efforts to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce. It will provide career opportunities for differently abled persons in sustainable industry, while keeping toxic electronics out of landfills by recycling them in a safe manner, he added.

Neil Samahon, OE’s President and CEO applauded ERI for their innovative approach to expand their workforce. Hiring people with disability is not just a philanthropic effort, but a way to enhance workforce performance, as studies have indicated that people of varied abilities outperform their peers in terms of productivity.