Universities Training Events
MyPlus is delighted to be partnering with JPMorganChase to deliver a series of free webinars for business professionals who support students and graduates who are members of the disability and neurodivergent communities.
Our practical training sessions are designed to build the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, specialized career advice. Drawing on real-world insight as well as practical guidance, the sessions equip you to better support students in managing their disability throughout the recruitment process and as they transition into employment.
Each session is designed to be interactive and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive space to explore the challenges you encounter in your work and to develop practical solutions together.
These training events are free to attend for HE and University employability employees.
Upcoming events
With the proportion of university students identifying themselves as members of the disability community predicted to reach 30% by 2030, the role of professionals in supporting their transition into work has never been more important.
Read more about this webinar on disability and neurodivergence in student recruitment
Deciding whether to share information about a disability with an employer is rarely straightforward, and for many students who are members of the disability community it remains a significant source of uncertainty. This uncertainty can hold them back from asking for the adjustments they need to perform at their best during recruitment, and in some cases may impact their success.
Recruitment processes are designed to be rigorous however, without the right support in place, they can quickly become inaccessible for students who are members of the disability community. Although requesting adjustments should be straightforward, many students find this step difficult, creating an additional barrier at a critical stage.
Past events
By design, recruitment processes are challenging; for disabled students, however, without the right support and adjustments, they can become totally inaccessible. And whilst requesting support should be easy, for many students doing so can be a huge barrier.
Over three-quarters of disabled students prefer not to share information about their disability with potential employers. This hesitation often prevents them from requesting the support they need to succeed in the recruitment process and, in some cases, leads to rejection.
As the number of disabled graduates entering the workforce continues to grow, it is vital that employability staff are equipped to deliver the specialised guidance these students need to succeed.
Read more about this webinar on disability & student recruitment
