Post on 30-Dec-2015
Qualifications
6.5% of working age non-disabled people do not hold formal qualifications. What percentage of disabled people do not hold formal qualifications?
A. 9%B. 15%C. 19%
Degree Level Qualification
28% of working age non-disabled people hold a degree-level qualifications. What percentage of disabled people hold a degree-level qualification?
A. 8%B. 15%C. 25%
Degree Level Qualification
28% of working age non-disabled people hold a degree-level qualifications. What percentage of disabled people hold a degree-level qualification?
A. 8%B. 15%C. 25%
School Experiences
What percentage of disabled young people reported negative experiences in mainstream education, in part due to poor facilities and negative attitudes of other people?
A. 13%B. 20%C. 26%
School Experiences
What percentage of disabled young people reported negative experiences in mainstream education, in part due to poor facilities and negative attitudes of other people?
A. 13%B. 20%C. 26%
Employment
In 2012, 76.4% of working age non-disabled people were employed. What percentage of working age disabled people were employed?
A. 46%B. 56%C. 66%
Employment
In 2012, 76.4% of working age non-disabled people were employed. What percentage of working age disabled people were employed?
A. 46%B. 56%C. 66%
Control
What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life.
A. 15%B. 25%C. 35%
Control
What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life.
A. 15%B. 25%C. 35%
Independence
What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life.
A. 15%B. 25%C. 35%
Independence
What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life.
A. 15%B. 25%C. 35%
Practical Support into Schools and Colleges
• Volunteering• Mentoring• Influencing curriculum design• Interview preparation• Enterprise initiatives• Guest speakers
Invaluable Experience in the Workplace
• Work experience placements• Supported internships• Traineeships• Voluntary work• Paid/casual employment
Changing life outcomesConfidenceSkills for the workplaceSocial skillsDaring to have ambition
Impact on Schools and Colleges
Inspiring students across our schools and colleges
Local partnersFeeder schools
Impact on Schools and Colleges
Breaking down the barriers to disability confidence
Confidence to make reasonable adjustments
‘Can do’ attitude
Impact on Employer
Impact on Employer• “When I was at school I was concerned about
my future, as someone with special needs I knew it would be very hard to get employment. This programme has made me realise that even with special needs I can achieve my goals like everyone else.”
• “When you have special needs doors close. This programme has given me the opportunity to show that I have got skills and abilities.”
Impact on Students
• “This project has shown me that I am worth investing in, that I have got something to give society and the workplace”.
• “The EmployAbility programme has given us the platform to develop and learn important life skills in an environment like no other. The programmes impact on us has been life changing and will give us the best chance of leading a fulfilling and rewarding life”.
Impact on Students
• “I was really worries for my son’s future, I never dreamt that he would get an opportunity like this. After this experience I know he is going to be successful”.
• “I always knew how talented he was but I didn’t think he would get the chance to prove it in the workplace. I couldn’t be more proud”.
• “This opportunity is going to give my son the chance to earn his own money and feel successful, everything he deserves”.
Impact on Parents