October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
To celebrate, the Department of Health and Human Services is hosting events for Disability Mentoring Week with students from across Big Sky Country.
Allie Kaiser MTN News MTN followed Helena High School senior Layla Riggs Tuesday as she shadowed DPHHS director Charlie Brereton.
Allie Kaiser MTN News Their morning started at the Montana State Capitol for a one-on-one meeting with Governor Greg Gianforte, followed by a DPHHS administrative meeting.
Allie Kaiser MTN News “I would have never had an opportunity to come and go to a meeting with DPHHS or meet the governor if it hadn’t been for this job shadow. I’ve always been interested in policy, but I think this has helped me get more of a grip on what I actually want to do, and I think that’s why it’s so important,” said Riggs…