Fran is our new Employment Development Officer for the North West. She joined the DSA earlier this month and tells us about her career so far and her hopes for the future with WorkFit. After graduating from University in 2012 I started working as a Teaching Assistant in a Special Educational Needs High School in […]
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“It has enriched our business in the most profound way”- Izzy goes from strength to strength at Hope and Story
WorkFit is delighted to have been working with fashion brand & retailer Hope + Story for over a year. John, our WorkFit Local Support Network (LSN) Lead in South Manchester, made the initial contact with Susanna who is the Managing Director at Hope + Story. He introduced Susanna to the Employment Development Officer (North) and we’re […]
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Emily is one of the team at Cutting Room
WorkFit Yorkshire & Humberside has been working with Cutting Room to secure an employment opportunity for Emily (pictured, right). Following a successful informal interview she initially began a short term paid employment contract as a Salon Assistant, working for 3 hours a week in February 2016. Emily’s duties include welcoming customers, offering refreshments, cleaning […]
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5 ways to be a better workplace ally to your colleague with Down’s syndrome
This article was first published on the totaljobs Inside Job website on 14 March 2017. The Down’s Syndrome Association WorkFit programme gives advice on how employees can better support a work colleague with Down’s syndrome. By Veronica Mulenga, Employment Development Manager In the past decade, societal and workplace attitudes towards individuals with Down’s syndrome have made positive […]
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Alison Thwaite wins award as Learning & Skills Champion
We are delighted to announce that Alison Thwaite, WorkFit Employment Development Officer (North) has won a Highly Commended Award as Learning and Skills Champion at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Skills for Business Awards. As the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK, the awards are very highly regarded within the business community across the region, giving both Alison and […]
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WorkFit Wales Roadshow
WorkFit in Wales recently held their first WorkFit Roadshow. It was a wonderful opportunity to get together with people working in the Cardiff area. WorkFit is planning to hold similar Roadshows around the country. It’s great to be able to listen to people we’ve worked with, people we’ve supported on the project and people who […]
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Matthew wants to work
Matthew has college diplomas and is determined to get a break so he can move out of his parents’ home and find a girlfriend. Watch Matthew’s story in this short BBC Three film:
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Zena has qualifications in hospitality and catering
Zena has great qualifications and is looking to further her career. Zena is independent and keen to make the next steps on her career path. Watch Zena’s story in this short BBC Three film:
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Donna Karan gives an opportunity to Tara
Donna Karan being one of the LVMH Maisons, gives an opportunity to Tara a young woman with Down’s syndrome. Marlo highlights this experience- http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6XzJ7NLWZ4uzAe9q15
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WorkFit Meets with the Minister for Disabled People
Carol Boys (Chief Executive, DSA) and members of the WorkFit team met with the Minister for Disabled People, Mr Mark Harper MP, last week to discuss the WorkFit programme. This was a great opportunity to put forward to the Minister the barriers people with Down’s syndrome face entering employment and also explore with the department […]
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