South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) have launched the Ready To Work: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme which took place recently at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Castlebar.
South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) announce the launch of the Ready To Work: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme, which took place recently at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Castlebar. Pictured from L/R at the launch of the programme, Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with special responsibility for Disability Anne Rabbitte TD.,
John Ferrick (CEO of Sligo Leader Partnership) and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Alan Dillon TD.Pic: Michael McLaughlin
Minister Rabbitte said:
It was a pleasure and an honour to attend the launch of the new Ready to Work Programme launched by South West Mayo Development Company.
Ready to Work is dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the right job and build a fulfilling career.
Their services include education, training, skill development, and in-work support, all tailored to meet your unique needs, abilities, and potential.
South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) announce the launch of the Ready To Work: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme, which took place recently at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Castlebar. Pic: Michael McLaughlin
South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) announce the launch of the Ready To Work: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme, which took place recently at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Castlebar. Pic: Michael McLaughlin
Ready to Work is designed for people with disabilities who aren’t yet ready for work or who face barriers to entering the labour market.
Their Ready to Work programme will focus on collaborating with employers to enhance their understanding and capability to hire, retain, and promote employees with disabilities.
The Objectives of the Ready to Work Programme are:
- To improve the employment prospects of people with disabilities who are currently distant from the labour market.
- To encourage and support employers to recruit, retain and progress people with disabilities and promote the benefits of creating a more inclusive workplace.
- To facilitate new partnerships amongst stakeholders (people with disabilities, disability services, employment services and employers).
- To assist people with disabilities to develop the confidence, independence, and skills required to participate in training and meaningful employment through one-to-one mentoring and small group activities.
- To support and encourage education and training providers and local employment services to support the progression of people with disabilities.
The Ready To Work (WorkAbility) – Inclusive Pathways to Employment programme runs from 2024 to 2028, it is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills, and Training Programme (EIST) 2021-2027 and the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and is administered by Pobal.Further information about Workability:
WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme – Pobal
