Welcome!
Welcome to the Spring 09 edition of eAbility bringing you the latest news on EmployAbility’s activities, and keeping you up-to-date with all information and events relevant to you.
This quarter's eAbility is packed full of exciting information. We bring you details of:
To make things easier, we have produced a 2009 calendar where all dates mentioned in this newsletter are summarised.
We’re always around to answer your questions and advise you on employment and disability issues so do give us a call, drop us an email, or have a chat with us at our stand at the upcoming Graduate Fairs.
Whatever your plans for the Spring, we at EmployAbility wish you the very best of luck!
All at EmployAbility.
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Thank you to all of you who applied for our Spring and Summer Internship programmes. We are no longer taking applications for the majority of our 2009 internship programmes, but keep an eye out from July when we will be opening applications for 2010 summer internship programmes – more details of those coming up in the summer edition of EAbility.
If you weren’t lucky this time, don’t let that discourage you from re-applying for next summer’s internships or other opportunities.
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The annual programme of Careers Fairs has started. EmployAbility will have a stand at many of these. If you are planning to attend some of the fairs we are at, why not come along to meet us?
In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever to prepare for fairs to get the most out of them and make an impact on any employer you talk to. If you are lucky enough to be in Manchester, check out the 30 min preparation seminars available on Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th and Monday 15th of June. If you are not able to attend, the website is still full of great tips that apply to any fair-goer.
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Our next workshop will cover Researching Careers and Writing a Good CV and will take place at the end of April (date TBC). Find out more about our comprehensive programme of free workshops and book your place now!
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If your thoughts are now turning to looking for a job, have a read of our joint article with TARGETjobs on choosing the right career.
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Disability inclusive employers
We are delighted to work with the following employers who show a commitment to diversity and disability equality.
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Recruitment and disability related websites
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with TARGETjobs, one of the leading brands in graduate recruitment with comprehensive coverage across all industries both in print and on-line.
Click here for a selection of well-known graduate and general job-seeking websites.
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Useful events/workshops run by other disability organisations/ universities
Blind in Business course: Education to Employment (13th/14th August 09)
We highly recommend this two-day course that will build your confidence, develop skills needed to succeed in a job hunt, provide life coaching sessions, technology sessions, practice interviews with employers, and more!
Diversity Festival – Brighton (27th April until 1st May 09)
Diversity Festival is a joint venture between the University of Sussex Students’ Union (USSU) and the University, and aims to celebrate and raise awareness around issues of ‘diversity.’ The word ‘diversity’ is to be interpreted in the loosest possible sense, with a focus on inclusion and increased participation.
EmployAbility will be attending the event on Tuesday 28th of April.
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We would like to welcome Claire Martese who has joined as Marketing Co-ordinator.
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Are you new to EmployAbility? Read the testimonies of students who have used our services and successfully applied for internships, graduate programmes or training contracts.
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Liked our service? Want to give back?
At EmployAbility, we are always keen to hear from students/ graduates who have experienced our services and want to spread the word about the work we do and the internship/ graduate programmes we offer.
Could you help raise awareness at your university, for instance by displaying information about our services and promoting internship/ graduate programmes in strategic places?
We can produce marketing material in a format that is suitable (i.e. leaflets, A4 flyers) or come and visit your university for a specific event. If you are able to help, please contact claire@eability.org
We are also keen to hear from students who have participated in EmployAbility internship/ graduate/ training contract programmes to inspire other disabled students at our skills workshops and other events. If this is something you would consider, please email claire@eability.org
Thank you for your time, in advance.
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Is there anything you would like to see featured in future editions? Or perhaps you would like to see yourself featured in the next edition of eAbility? We would love to hear your comments and suggestions. Equally, if you are involved in any disability specific or other events, careers fairs, or know of a useful disability or employment website, please get in touch with us at: info@eability.org