“Despite our team being confident in supporting and preparing students for the world of work, we were aware that we lacked the knowledge and expertise to be ‘disability confident’. Having known Helen for a number of years from her work with employers in this area I was pleased to see that MyPlus also work with universities and disabled students. Helen has facilitated a number of sessions with our staff and students with feedback of 100% satisfaction. I can’t recommend Helen and her team enough!”
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.
This requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges disabled students face during the job-hunting process and the ability to empower them to overcome these barriers.
For many students, this also involves boosting their confidence to consider applying for roles and helping them identify and articulate their unique strengths.
In this interactive webinar, we will:
Explore the current employment landscape for disabled students
Identify the key obstacles they encounter during recruitment
Enhance our expertise in advising students on four critical areas:
Disclosure of disability
Requesting workplace support
Addressing mitigating circumstances
Showcasing their disability as a strength to employers
Share practical tips and strategies to apply in your student interactions
The session will be led by Helen Cooke, CEO and Founder of MyPlus, and designed as an engaging, discussion-driven event. This webinar is free to attend.
Please note it will not be recorded, and no presentation slides will be shared post-session.
This webinar is taking place on Thursday 13th February; 9.30am to 10.45am.
Who should attend?
This webinar is perfect for both newcomers to the field of disability and employment and seasoned professionals looking to revisit key issues with a fresh perspective.
“I’d wholeheartedly recommend the MyPlus Universities webinars to any fellow career professionals or employer engagement colleagues. This morning’s webinar was extremely comprehensive and practical with specific examples to bring all the advice to life. A rich Q&A also added great value. Thank you. Look forward to the next one!”
