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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”160402″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]We’re excited to announce that Best Buddies International is partnering with Office Depot, through an integrated B2B distribution platform with an online presence and approximately 1,100 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores, in an effort to hire participants from Best Buddies Jobs programs throughout the states of Florida and California.<\/p>\n

\u201cBest Buddies is incredibly honored and grateful to partner with Office Depot in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,\u201d said Andi Allen, State Director of Best Buddies in Florida. \u201cTheir dedication to the Best Buddies mission of inclusion and integrated employment will help bring an even greater awareness to the infinite abilities people with IDD possess.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Best Buddies Jobs<\/a> program secures integrated employment for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and continuously and independently support themselves. Through the Jobs program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process, and provides ongoing support to the employee and employer. Many businesses have seen the benefits of hiring individuals with IDD, such as gaining dependable, motivated employees; promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce; and improving customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Office Depot, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where all individuals are treated equally, fairly, and respectfully,\u201d said Ellen Bishop, vice president of retail strategy & operations for Office Depot. \u201cWe are proud to team up with Best Buddies to expand our hiring in Florida and California, which will help provide opportunities for people with IDD to grow and succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/i>READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This exciting partnership will benefit Jobs participants in Florida & California!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":160402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"fl-single-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[463],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nBest Buddies partners with Office Depot - Best Buddies International<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn more about this exciting partnership!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best Buddies Specialty License Plate featuring Tom Brady\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn more about this exciting partnership!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Best Buddies International\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-12-06T23:09:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-12-09T23:44:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/office-depot-logo.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"512\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"250\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"jeremiah\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"jeremiah\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"jeremiah\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/#\/schema\/person\/8dce929426db178a0f482077614820de\"},\"headline\":\"Best Buddies partners with Office Depot\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-12-06T23:09:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-12-09T23:44:31+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\"},\"wordCount\":311,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/office-depot-logo.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Florida News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-partners-office-depot\/\",\"name\":\"Best Buddies partners with Office Depot - 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