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Presentation to UCCMary Quirke
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Who is AHEAD?Vision
Shaping a future where students with disabilities can succeed.
MissionTo empower more students to succeed in education and
graduate employment.
3 Projects of AHEAD
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WAM Programme 2016
Willing, Able, MentoringØ ensuring employers understand disability
Objective:Widen access to employment§ 6 months, paid, mentored, work placement programme§ Learning from the placement experience
Goals: To create attitudinal change§ Opportunities for further employment§ Mainstream inclusive practices and policies§ Better understanding of barriers in employment
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Statistics 2016Since 2005….• Over 2,000 applications
received• 280 placements achieved• 46% in 19 departments and bodies of the Civil Service
• 54% in 14 major private sector employers
Abbott Ireland*, ESB*, Arthur Cox, FÁS, Bank of Ireland*, BordGais Energy*, Dell Ireland*, Enterprise Rent-‐A-‐Car*, G Power
Systems, IBM, Irish Life & Perm., Citi*, Mater M.U.Hospital, NTMA,
Civil Service*, Microsoft Ireland , Covidien, O2,
Deloitte, Savills• In 2015, Civil Service Departments have provided us with 55% of our placements
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WAM Process 2015
•EOI forms received•Agree timeline with PAS•WAM compiles advert•Advertise•Access to Grad Database
Identify a position
•WAM screens on 2 criteria•Pre-‐interview Training•PAS Shortlists & Interviews•PAS creates panel•WAM liaises with DLOs
Recruitment Process •6 months
•Needs Assessment•Ongoing Support•Mentoring Programme – NOW available online
Placement
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Needs Assessment
Core Skills for Learning/Work
Assessmentof Need
Reasonable Accommodation
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WAM Model
Mentee supported by Mentor
Mentoring relationship facilitated by Manager
WAM Placement supported by the WAM Team
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Online Mentoring -‐ Mentors
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Online Mentoring -‐ Mentors
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Online Mentoring -‐ Mentors
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Online Mentoring – Mentees!
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Online Mentoring – Mentees!
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Networking & Learning Events• Four events a year – 2nd March in Dell & 27th May in Citi. • Proposed April event with Civil Service.• Opportunities for networking and to share the learning.
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Review of last round – 2014/2015
25 Expressions received
16 Potential Placements
15 PlacementsConfirmed
Applications Analysis• 109 applications received (59% increase)• 90 complete applications (39% increase)• 50 invited to interview • 40 attended interview• 39 on selection panel
Profile of Placement Candidates• 16 Candidates from 10 counties• 10 on Social Welfare payments
• 53% of all applicants were on SW
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Civil Service Graduates Feedback Survey 2014/5
• Overall rating of placement in C.S.– 56% Excellent – 27% Good
• Benefited from;– 100% Needs Assessment – 91%Mentor
• Key benefits;– 91% Confidence– 91% Experience– 73% Disclosure– 63% Transferrable Skills– 63% Supports Needed
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Quotes from Graduates• The program is brilliant and it only becomes apparent how brilliant when you move on; for the first job I got after the Department, I was snapped up straight away and whilst it took longer to get the second job the experience that I gained in the Department was a major selling point.
• I have had great support from the WAM team especially before I commenced employment making sure all was in place for me....that was a big stepping point for me before I started.
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Quotes from Graduates• WAM has been the stepping stone in supporting me to project my skills that I achieved while in college but most of all, encouraging me so that I too can reach my potential within my career development.
Supported by WAM’s work placement, mentoring me, making sure all my needs were met, that no obstacles were in my path, even projecting obstacles that may accrue while in work placement and most of all, constantly being there for me even when I got knocked down within my career path through economic reasons.
• I would love to help out with the WAM program – It has truly helped me get where I am today!
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Success!
• Actively supporting & promoting the WAM programme – integral part of WAM.
• Encouraging learning onsite.• Attending & hosting events.• Recipients of WAM Leaders Awards (again!).
Thanks to you all!
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WAM Mentor Graduates 2015
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• Continued employer involvement.• Realistic timelines.• Online Mentoring Course -‐ mentors & mentees
Strategies for the future
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Questions?
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