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Presentation to UCCMary Quirke


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


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


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


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


Needs Assessment

Core Skills for Learning/Work

Assessmentof Need

Reasonable Accommodation


WAM Model

Mentee supported by Mentor

Mentoring relationship facilitated by Manager

WAM Placement supported by the WAM Team


Online Mentoring -‐ Mentors


Online Mentoring – Mentees!


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.


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


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


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.


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!


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!


WAM Mentor Graduates 2015


• Continued employer involvement.• Realistic timelines.• Online Mentoring Course -‐ mentors & mentees

Strategies for the future


Questions?


Contact InformationTel: 01 716 8844 SMS: 086 739 9971

Email: [email protected]

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