Post on 13-Jan-2016
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London Apprenticeship Project
Helping young disabled adults pursue their goals, ambitions and aspirations
for work
Disability Rights UK
• Securing a better future through Education, Employment, Income, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, Choice and Control
• Strengthen the social foundations of your company through inclusion & diversity
• Employing disabled young adults is easier than most companies perceive with most cases requiring small workplace adjustments
• An opportunity to provide young disabled adults with freedom of choice enabling greater control over their career ambitions and life aspirations
Making a Difference
KEEPCALM
AND
HIRE ANAPPRENTICE
A Case for Apprenticeships
• An opportunity to establish an ‘employer-led’ scheme to develop talent based on organisational needs
• 80% of companies who invest in apprenticeships have reported a significant increase in employee retention - NAS
• Government funding is now likely to cover full training costs for disabled young adults aged 16-24
• 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their apprenticeships programme to provide skilled workers - NAS
How does it work?
Employer with existing scheme
Employer new to
apprenticeships
DRUK links employer to
partner training provider
DRUK promotes opportunity
amongst partner charities + other key
partners
Disabled applicants
are referred to DRUK
Employer introducesDRUK to
training provider
DRUK introduces suitablecandidates to employers &
training providers alongwith guidance
DRUK identifies keySupport needs &
provides guidance onreasonable adjustments
Disabled apprenticeis recruitedsuccessfully
DRUK supports apprentice & employerwith AtW application
DRUK provides ad hoc in-work support to employers drawing on
expertise of partner charitieswhere needed to support success
Training provider/college supportsEmployer with funding & AGE grant
applications
Changing Lives
• Apprenticeships offer a significant pathway for disabled people to achieve independence, social inclusion and dignity
• The benefits of paid work far outstretch beyond financial gain – they can positively influence employees and work cultures
• An opportunity to demonstrate good practice through case studies and leading by example
• Work is a key pillar of wellbeing
Support Our Initiative
• Informal pledge based on trust
• Commitment to setting up an apprenticeship programme or grant access to existing ones
• Explore the prospect of work placements, internships and traineeships
• Duly consider applicants submitted by the project allocating interview slots for those who meet criterion
• Be willing to consider alternative means for applicants to demonstrate ability and skill-set within agreed frameworks
• Take part in (free) disability related workshops aimed at developing staff’s disability awareness to proactively encourage social inclusion
EMPLOYERS
DR UK NEEDS
YOU
Our Pledge to You
• First point of contact for applicants to facilitate information advice & guidance around reasonable adjustments and individual support needs
• Provide a direct link to training providers & charities for expertise and support around disability
• Help manage the recruitment process
• Support Access to Work applications
• Provide Ad Hoc in-work support to promote sustainability and success
• Increase disability awareness among workforce through workshops & training
How can I get involved?
It’s easy!! Simply get in touch for an initial discussion to ascertain the organisational needs and agree on a course of action that’ll suit your business.
For a further discussion on how we can work in partnership contact project coordinator Danny Estrada on danny.estrada@disabilityrightsuk.org or call 020 7566 0118