Develop a range of initiatives Office in disability related that are targeted specifically at career/employment issues; assisting disabled students Run disabled graduate workshops transition into postgraduate to increase awareness of employment. opportunities and barriers towards Plan and prepare students in employment; the use of the transitioning to Development of web resources on work planning tool in the material relevant to disabled senior years of college. employment; Link with external agencies and employers annually to promote the employment of disabled graduates; Interview employers and agencies responsible for policy in this area to determine what are effective strategies that can be developed to increase employment opportunities for disabled graduates. Pilot the tool with JS/SS students and blend with the Leonardo project tool developed. Completion: Participate in the Leonardo Research the effectiveness of the (defined as Project as a model of future transition to employment tool by provision of practice for improving interviewing all stakeholders assistance to employment outcomes for involved in the process transition to disabled students. The main further study or aim is to develop a support and Meet with JS and SS students to employment) guidance methodology for focus attention on a career or students with disabilities further studies and identify possible allowing for combining success barriers to progression. in higher education and access to employment. Ensure all Aims and objectives of Leonardo Employ acted upon -
Develop a range of initiatives that are targeted specifically at assisting disabled students transition into postgraduate employment. Plan and prepare students in the use of the transitioning to work planning tool in the senior years of college. Office in disability related career/employment issues; Run disabled graduate workshops to increase awareness of opportunities and barriers towards employment; Development of web resources on material relevant to disabled employment; Link with external agencies and employers annually to promote the employment of disabled graduates; Interview employers and agencies responsible for policy in this area to determine what are effective strategies that can be developed to increase employment opportunities for disabled graduates. Pilot the tool with JS/SS students and blend with the Leonardo project tool developed. Completion: (defined as provision of assistance to transition to further study or employment) Participate in the Leonardo Project as a model of future practice for improving employment outcomes for disabled students. The main aim is to develop a support and guidance methodology for students with disabilities allowing for combining success in higher education and access to employment. Ensure all Aims and objectives of Leonardo Employ acted upon - Research the effectiveness of the transition to employment tool by interviewing all stakeholders involved in the process Meet with JS and SS students to focus attention on a career or further studies and identify possible barriers to progression.
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