WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme
The WorkAbility programme supports the transition of young people with disabilities into the workplace. Through a partnership model with schools, employers and community, the programme increases participants’ job readiness, facilitate sustainable employment outcomes and develop more inclusive workplaces.
Programme Overview
- WorkAbility works with pupils with a disability throughout their 5th and 6th year, and for a further 12 months after they leave school, to support their own personal development and assist their move into education/training or work roles that match their potential.
- The progression pathway for participants is based on a strong working relationship with a Job Coach and includes regular individualised job coaching, work experience and networking opportunities.
- The programme focuses on supporting employers to increase their capacity to recruit, retain and progress people with disabilities.
- Through engagement with businesses, jobseekers will be matched to job opportunities and both the employee and employer will be supported through the initial period of employment.
Benefits of the programme:
- Supportive job coaching with a highly individualised approach.
- Employability training and industry insights.
- Work experience opportunities with local businesses.
- Support for employers through the work placement and hiring processes.
- Support for employees and employers during the initial stages of employment.
Who is eligible for this programme?
Through a partnership model with schools, participants who identify as having a disability / being disabled and are 16 years or older at the time of registration can be referred to the programme. If you have a cohort of students you wish to refer, please contact kcrosby@bitc.ie
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Find out more about the WorkAbility programme:
If you would need more information, please contact Kate Crosby to find out more about our WorkAbility programme.
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