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Welcome. Helping hand into WORK The creation of this material by Norton Radstock College has been financed by the Skills Funding Agency Equality and Diversity.

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1 Welcome

2 Helping hand into WORK The creation of this material by Norton Radstock College has been financed by the Skills Funding Agency Equality and Diversity Innovation Fund 2013/14. Copyright in this material is vested in the Crown but it is made freely available through an Open Government Licence. This licence enables you to use and adapt the material but you must attribute Norton Radstock College as the creator and include details of the licence. Full details of the licence are available at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/

3 Employers Norton Radstock College THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS Peter Hodgson Vice Principal Corporate

4 Helping hand into WORK Norton Radstock College How ‘Helping hand into WORK’ can benefit employers, individuals and the community What support is available Understanding autism Example student profiles activity Any questions?

5 Norton Radstock College HOW ‘HELPING HAND INTO WORK’ CAN HELP EMPLOYERS Jane Winstanley Foundation Learning Manager

6 Helping hand into WORK Norton Radstock College Equal access to work opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in semi rural area

7 Why we are involved Norton Radstock College Problems local people with learning difficulties experience getting to work in the nearby cities where most training opportunities for this cohort happen Problems this group encounter getting their foot through the door at work Our experience of success when local employers are involved

8 HOW CAN YOU HELP? Norton Radstock College Local employers who  Work within bus routes that our learners travel  Are prepared to listen to the extra support the learners may need  Will help us sustain this project after the initial year

9 SUPPORT WE CAN PROVIDE Norton Radstock College Coach Flexible support package to meet individual needs Regular progress reviews Days in College for English, maths, work skills

10 ACTIVITY Norton Radstock College Discuss -student profiles -possible work experience opportunities -training and support needs

11 ANY QUESTIONS? Norton Radstock College

12 NEXT STEPS Norton Radstock College Feedback form Discuss matching opportunities Join ‘Helping hand into WORK’ & work closely with us Network with others Event in June

13 THANK YOU jane.winstanley@nortcoll.ac.uk tel 01761 433161 ext 436


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