Turning a Life Changing Event into a Passion for Inclusion: Ben Trockman

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this episode celebrates the journey of one man from a life-changing event to his position today as a leading disability and inclusion professional in a national company. 

While employers struggle to find talent, Ben Trockman has found the solution in the significant population of talented, problem-solving people with disabilities sitting on the on the sidelines. People with disabilities make up  the world’s largest minority but simply aren't being tapped. Ben Trockman's personal and professional goal is to build awareness, tackle assumptions and rethink the way we work to build more inclusion.

Ben is the Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist with Old National Bank, based in Indiana and with offices throughout the Midwest. He is focused on helping  Old National to become a leader in disability employment in part by enhancing recruiting efforts and restructuring  hiring processes. Ben also manages the Achieve Ability professional mentoring program at Old National Bank.

On a personal level, Ben  is active within the disability advocacy community, working with legislators in Washington DC and Indianapolis  to improve employment opportunities, airline accessibility and healthcare options for people with disabilities. 

Old National Mentorship program: 

https://www.oldnational.com/ONB/insights-detail/insights/2021/03/17/achieve-ability

To contact Ben:  Ben.Trockman@oldnational.com 

Thank You to Old National Bank
This podcast episode has been brought to you by Old National Bank - a Leading Disability Employer.

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