1. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

2. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job Shadow Participants at East Branch Presentation with Patron Senator Feargal Quinn

3. Irish Association of Supported Employment Job hadow Initiative 2009 Acknowledgements

4. Employers gain insight into the skills & contribution people with disabilities can make thus breaking down barriers Job Seeker gains awareness of skills & workplace environment Job Seeker learns about job requirements/employer expectations “Shadows” a workplace mentor Job Seeker IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 What is Job Shadow Initiative

5. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Mayor of Waterford Jack Walsh launches JSI 2009 for WESA (Photo Ronan Power, In The Frame)

6. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2008 Job Seeking Secures job shadow placement Continues support to individual & employer as necessary Job Matching Supports individual & employer Identifies a suitable Job Shadow Placement Skills Assessment Local Employment AgencyIdentify skills & competencies How does Job Shadow Work?

7. Job hadow Initiative 2009 IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Ciara McGuinness (Job Seeker) with Willie Dunne of Marshes Shopping Centre, Orla Fitzsimons (Job Coach) and Harry Traynor (Marshes Manager) organised by Co Louth SE.

8. Generate interest and participation from employers Increase referrals and demand for the services of SE Opening doors, removing barriers, changing attitudes and perceptions Gain: Understanding, acceptance & support from employers, people with disabilities & public (value for money) Raise profile of SE & IASE Raise awareness IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Why hold a National Job Shadow Initiative?

9. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Colette O’Leary, John Sheehan, Anne McCarthy, Donal Harrington and Noel Murphy organised by CoAction West Cork (Beara Branch)

10. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Launch of Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Local Radio Local Press National Press National Radio Regional Events

11. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Aiden O’Donovan also job shadowed at Deerpark Nursing Home Anita Lynch job shadowed at Westlodge Hotel Organised by CoAction West Cork, Bantry Branch

12. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

13. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Assistant manager at Garvey’s Mark Gallagher with job seeker Tom Scanlon and Manager Paul O’Connor organised by Kerry Parents & Friends.

14. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

15. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Minister Dara Calleary, Angie Jones, Liam Henry and JSI participant James Ward. Work Web West

16. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

17. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Maria Slattery being interviewed by Leinster Leader. St. John of God Kildare Services

18. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

19. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Mr Barry Tancred, Head Services Officer, Mr Michael Clinton, JSI Participant and Gerry Coffey, Personnel Officer organised by St. Michaels House

20. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Uniform Approach to:PublicityMarketing Distribution of materials Regional Events Duration of JSI

21. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 Lord Mayor Brian Bermingham,Kathy Sinnott MEP, job seekers and facilitators from First Employment Services

22. Achievements of JSI! IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009

23. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative 2009 (L/R) Shonagh Lyons with Sinead Leahy and Declan Wolfe organised by Brothers of Charity

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25. IASE Job Shadow Initiative 2009 Job hadow Initiative