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ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities

ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities. Niall O Connor Equality & Diversity Officer. ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities. We exceed the 3% Disability Employment Target for Public Organisations ( 5.45% in 2007)

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ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities

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  1. ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities Niall O Connor Equality & Diversity Officer

  2. ESB Traineeship for People with Disabilities We exceed the 3% Disability Employment Target for Public Organisations ( 5.45% in 2007) “A large company like ESB should be able to do more” – Padraig McManus, ESB Chief Executive 6 months paid work experience for 30 people in real and meaningful jobs (2006 – 2008)

  3. What was involved • Working Group set up • Budget agreed - “off the bottom line” • Detailed Job Specifications • Ad issued to Disability Agencies • Short listing - Interviews

  4. What was involved • Trainees selected • Mentors / Line Managers Training • Assistive Technology (JAWS / Kurzweil) • Induction to ESB

  5. What was involved? • Line manager & staff commitment to success • Staff organised social events to help ‘break the ice’ • Regular review meetings with trainees • Need to plan exit to avoid disappointment • CV / Interview skills training • Lunch with HR Director / Gift

  6. Conclusions • Universal support for Traineeship • Trainees showed huge increase in confidence • 4 Trainees in full time positions in ESB • A number in full time positions externally • A great disability-awareness initiative for ESB

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