welcome. helping hand into work the creation of this material by norton radstock college has been...
TRANSCRIPT
Welcome
Helping hand into WORK
The creation of this material by Norton Radstock College has been financed by the Skills Funding Agency Equality and Diversity Innovation Fund 2013/14. Copyright in this material is vested in the Crown but it is made freely available through an Open Government Licence. This licence enables you to use and adapt the material but you must attribute Norton Radstock College as the creator and include details of the licence. Full details of the licence are available at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/
Employers
Norton Radstock College
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS
Peter HodgsonVice Principal Corporate
Helping hand into WORK
Norton Radstock College
• How ‘Helping hand into WORK’ can benefit employers, individuals and the community
• What support is available
• Understanding autism• Example student
profiles activity• Any questions?
Norton Radstock College
HOW ‘HELPING HAND INTO WORK’ CAN HELP EMPLOYERS
Jane WinstanleyFoundation Learning Manager
Helping hand into WORK
Norton Radstock College
Equal access to work opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in semi rural area
Why we are involved
Norton Radstock College
• Problems local people with learning difficulties experience getting to work in the nearby cities where most training opportunities for this cohort happen
• Problems this group encounter getting their foot through the door at work
• Our experience of success when local employers are involved
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Norton Radstock College
Local employers who
Work within bus routes that our learners travel
Are prepared to listen to the extra support the learners may need
Will help us sustain this project after the initial year
SUPPORT WE CAN PROVIDE
Norton Radstock College
• Coach
• Flexible support package to meet individual needs
• Regular progress reviews
• Days in College for English, maths, work skills
ACTIVITY
Norton Radstock College
Discuss- student profiles- possible work experience
opportunities- training and support
needs
ANY QUESTIONS?
Norton Radstock College
NEXT STEPS
Norton Radstock College
• Feedback form
• Discuss matching opportunities
• Join ‘Helping hand into WORK’ & work closely with us
• Network with others
• Event in June
