PRIDE Industries

10/31/2026

Translating your military skills and updating your resume for civilian employment is one thing, but there are other important steps to consider when navigating your career after military service.

For this week’s , we’re sharing a guide from Pigment with practical, applicable advice for veterans looking to advance their careers, make a change, or find the right fit for what comes next.

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Career advice for veterans that holds up: pick a direction first, translate your service for a civilian resume, target the right employers, and negotiate pay.

10/30/2026

The conversation around shouldn’t end when October does. gives us an opportunity to bring greater attention to inclusive employment, but creating meaningful opportunities for is work that continues year-round.

Thank you to KTVU Fox 2 for helping keep this important conversation going.

Image: The outside of the PRIDE Industries headquarters. The bottom bar has the title, "Finding Jobs & Overcoming Physical Challenges."

Darelyn Pazdel, Senior Vice President of Workforce Inclusion at Pride Industries, talks about October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

10/28/2026

Behind every product is a team committed to quality. That’s why, for nearly 20 years, GAME READY® has trusted PRIDE Industries to help manufacture recovery devices used by professional athletes and people on their road to recovery.

This partnership shows how quality can go hand in hand with creating meaningful employment opportunities for .

Thank you to KCRA 3 for sharing our story.

Image: A man and woman wearing black smocks talk in a manufacturing facility.

A Partnership Built on Purpose: How PRIDE Industries Helps Produce Game-Ready Recovery Devices

10/28/2026

As we continue to recognize , it’s a timely reminder that inclusive hiring isn’t about lowering standards. It’s about removing unnecessary barriers so every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their skills and qualifications.

PRIDE Industries SVP of Workforce Inclusion, Darelyn Pazdel, shares practical steps employers can take to build more accessible and practices.
https://www.ere.net/articles/ways-to-remove-barriers-to-hiring-people-with-disabilities

Image: Three people work together at a table with computers in a bright office. One person uses a wheelchair and looks at a tablet while the others work nearby on a computer.

Employers routinely overlook capable workers because of assumptions about what disability means.

10/27/2026

Hard-to-fill roles may require rethinking how talent is identified in the first place. Traditional hiring practices can overlook neurodivergent candidates who have the skills and qualifications employers are looking for.

Darelyn Pazdel, SVP of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, makes the business case for viewing neuroinclusive hiring as a staffing strategy in a new Staffing Industry Analysts article. For organizations looking to strengthen their workforce, more skills-based and accessible hiring practices can help widen the talent pipeline while creating opportunities for qualified candidates who may otherwise be overlooked.

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Staffing firms and their clients should not lower their standards — they should change how ability is identified.

10/26/2026

It's National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM), and we visited another one of our employment partners in San Diego--the San Diego Museum of Art, where Junaid Etemadi crushes it as a custodian and event crew member.

Pictured (left to right) are Charles Sharp, Darelyn Pazdel, Dawn Horwath, Diana Erickson, employee Junaid Etemdi, and employment coach Pattie Rainville.

10/25/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? We’re hiring for multiple positions at federal worksites across the country!

Opportunities include janitorial, HVAC, landscaping, and more, with benefits available for eligible positions. and are encouraged to apply. We look forward to adding your unique skills and abilities to our team.

Ready to take the next step? Explore our current openings and apply today: https://careers-prideindustries.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=federal+worksite

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View all current positions at PRIDE Industries, Inc. across all categories and locations. See a position you like? Contact us and apply today!

10/24/2026

Your military experience has equipped you with skills that can carry into many different career paths. Finding the right opportunity to put those skills to work is the next step.

This , we’re sharing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs weekly roundup of employment opportunities and career resources for . If you’re considering your next career move, take a look and share this resource with others who could benefit.

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This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Oct. 19, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.

10/23/2026

Hiring isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about removing barriers that keep qualified people from having the opportunity to meet it.

That’s at the heart of a recent Sacramento Business Journal opinion piece from our President and CEO, Craig Levra.

As employers continue to navigate workforce challenges, disability inclusion deserves to be part of the conversation. Creating more accessible hiring practices and opportunities for growth can help businesses tap into talent, strengthen their teams, and build a more inclusive workforce.

As we continue to recognize , we encourage business leaders to read Craig’s perspective on why disability inclusion isn’t charity. It’s a smart workforce strategy.
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Our guest contributor argues that hiring workers with disabilities is not a charitable act, but a smart workforce strategy.

10/22/2026

We’re proud to share that has been recognized in the Excellence in Employee Engagement category of the 2026 HR Icons Awards! 🎉

For us, employee engagement is about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and connected to meaningful work. From professional development and employee resource groups to inclusive workplace practices, that commitment is part of how we create opportunities for people of all abilities to thrive. This recognition belongs to the employees who shape our culture and bring our mission to life every day.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4kbFkEU

Pictured (left to right): Adrienne Lawson, Kathryn Strawder, and Alan McMillan.