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SUMMARY:TALENT KNOWS NO LIMITS  Building a Workforce Without Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring event dedicated to building inclusive employment pathways\, helping employers unlock untapped potential.  \nHosted by Northern Regional College\, in partnership with Triangle Progression to Employment Service and Causeway Chamber\, this event will spotlight a pilot initiative funded by the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund.  \nOur host for the morning will be Jude Morrow who is an autistic best-selling author\, entrepreneur\, and keynote speaker from Derry. He is the founder of Neurodiversity Training International\, where he leads initiatives to promote neurodiversity in educational and corporate settings. As a motivational speaker\, he focuses on integrating the neurodivergent community into various aspects of life and work\, debunking myths and confronting stereotypes. \n\nWe will also be joined by: \n\n\nEdyth Dunlop from The Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment is an umbrella organisation representing organisations supporting people with disabilities into employment. NIUSE can act as link between contractors and a range of disability employment organisations across Northern Ireland.  \n\n\nUna Wilson from The Equality Commission will share Positive Action – Recruiting people with disbilities. \n\n\nHear from local employers and individuals with disabilities about the positive impact of inclusive hiring.\n\n\nAs an inclusive employer\, policymaker\, or educator\, learn how you can tap into the ‘hidden workforce’ and play a vital role in shaping pre-apprenticeship programmes that support individuals with disabilities — and the businesses that employ them. “This workshop will explore the common concerns and perceived barriers around employing people with disabilities and focus on how we can collaboratively design a pre-apprenticeship programme that supports both employers and participants.”  \nWho should attend?  \nEmployers • Educators • Policymakers • Advocates • Community Partners  \nWhy attend?  \n✔ Explore innovative\, inclusive apprenticeship models \n✔ Hear insights from project partners and experts \n✔ Find out how your business can benefit from inclusive recruitment and untapped pool of talent. \n✔ Contribute to building a skilled\, diverse\, and equitable workforce  \nTransport Links/Parking \nTranslink bus and rail station is located just a 6-minute walk away. Car parking is available at Brook Street with over 200 parking spaces\, including additional accessible parking and EV charge points. A drop-off point and accessible parking are situated at the Union Street entrance with further accessible parking and EV charge points behind the building at Brook Street. \nLet’s unlock potential together. Let’s build a workforce without barriers.  \nProject Summary – Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund  \nNorthern Regional College\, in collaboration with Triangle Progression to Employment Service and Causeway Chamber\, has been successful under the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund to improve access and participation in apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities in Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to address systemic and societal barriers—including low employer awareness\, lack of flexible pathways\, and limited support structures—that hinder disabled individuals from engaging in apprenticeship opportunities.
URL:https://www.causewaychamber.com/event/talent-knows-no-limits-building-a-workforce-without-barriers/
LOCATION:Northern Regional College\, Union Street\, Coleraine\, BT52 1QA
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